Breathe in, Breathe out

Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out - a simple yet life sustaining exercise. When was the last time you deliberately took notice of your breathing pattern? We live our lives on automatic pilot, so much so that we don't even notice our body's most essential function.

I challenge you, stop for a moment and tune into your breathing, notice the rhythmic harmony of each breath, follow the air as it enters your body, feel you chest cavity expand then relax with your exhale. Breathe in, breath out. Now tune into your surroundings, listen intently. What do you hear? Look around. What do you see? Breathe in,breath out. Tune into your inner dialog. What are you saying to yourself. Can you be still? Will your mind allow you this moment of peace?

Stay attentive to each breath. Let every nerve ending come alive with the realization that everything around you is pulsating to a universal rhythm. Can you sense it? Listen carefully to the cacophony of sounds found in silence. This is where to find the answers to your most troubling questions.

Breathe in, breathe out - tune into the harmony of the universe.

Carlos A. Bauta