In a world of noise,
Commit to being here for yourself.
Inhale.
Exhale.
In a world rushing faster and faster,
Pause.
Wait.
Breathe.
Inhaling.
Exhaling.
Welcome to a hit of hope.
I was at the doctor's office recently and in a room nearby was a newborn.
A very unhappy newborn squalling its tiny little head off.
It was a sound of pure fragility and frustration.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Maybe your spirit feels like that wee one sometimes.
Tender.
Overwhelmed.
Helpless.
When that happens,
It might be tempting to flail or flee or fight.
Or when we feel tender and overwhelmed,
We can try to hold on tight so we don't shatter.
Sometimes that's what we have to do to survive.
Inhale.
Exhale.
But when life relents,
Let go.
That's probably something you've heard a million times.
Let it go.
Why is this so important?
Think about the monkey who has put his hand in the jar to grab something shiny.
Inhale.
Exhale.
You can't be free until you let go.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Anchor your body.
Clear the space with your deep and even breath.
Inhale.
Exhale.
You can't be free until you let go.
Yield.
Surrender.
You are safe.
Follow your breath as it fills the space.
Ride any waves of emotion.
Soften.
And soften some more.
You can't be free until you let go.
Inhale.
Exhale.
When you feel tender,
Hold yourself as if you were cupping a handful of flowers.
When you feel tender,
Sit as if you have been invited to listen to the stars.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Let go.
Let go.
Breathe.
And live light.
