Hey there.
Sometimes life gets so full that it feels like there's no room left to think.
To rest or even take a full breath.
So for today's practice.
Let's give ourselves some breathing room.
A little room to grow,
A little space to think clearly.
Or just for some comfort.
Gently begin in the comfy seat.
Bring your attention to your body.
Notice the quiet reliability of the earth supporting you.
Your spine gently lifting you.
Your shoulders becoming a little lighter.
Your jaw softening.
And when you feel settled,
Bring your attention to your breath.
And notice something new that you hadn't noticed before for each inhale and each exhale.
And go for about three cycles on your own.
Now,
If you'd like,
Bring to mind a wide open space in front of you.
Like a big open field or a large blank canvas patiently waiting.
Some vast expanse that's empty and clean.
Not a lonely kind of empty,
But a peaceful spaciousness.
See yourself breathing in fresh,
Clean air.
And rest in this peaceful openness for the next few moments.
Nothing needs solving or fixing.
Nothing needs your attention.
There is simply room to be here.
Maybe this open space becomes a place where new ideas can gently appear.
Where hope and possibility quietly return.
Notice what naturally begins to appear.
Maybe it's flowers or colors.
Maybe sunlight or music.
Maybe nothing at all but a place to rest.
Enjoy the sweet simplicity of this space.
When you're ready,
Come back to the steadiness of your breath.
Sometimes the most beautiful things arrive because we finally made room for them.
And you can always create a little breathing room whenever you need.
One quiet moment and breath at a time.
Bring a little smile to your face.
The little gratitude for yourself.
And until next time,
Have a good one.
