Even though I know worry can't logically alter anything for the better. That it only dilutes the present with muddy ideas about the past and future. Etymologically it evokes a carnivore killing prey or destroying an object with its teeth! It is contagious. But defenses exist, thank Devi.
Breathing deeply is a powerful one. Sometimes it is impossible--I have been feeling afraid and confused at times tonight--but then, once I stop and notice just where the breath's caught, where it's trying not to go, that can help it get past that point in the next cycle of gentle exhalation and inhalation. As the breath feels more complete, reaching my whole body--once each inhalation sparkles in the chemical reactions in each cell--and the full, deep breaths cycle through the body a few times, at least it hurts less. Alterations in the body = less pain. Sounds good. Seems like I've been talking to my children a lot lately about getting enough rest, taking care of themselves, as we've all had difficulties with sleep patterns. Tonight is a good time to for deep breathing and meditation, thankfulness and reflection upon what is real and what is not.
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