How many times throughout your day are you doing for someone else?
Of all the 24 hours in the day,
How many are for you?
In 60 minutes,
How many do you take for yourself?
For the next few moments,
Allow yourself this time to breathe,
To relax,
To ease your mind.
Close your eyes if you are able.
Relax the muscles around your face,
Your shoulders,
And your back.
Ease into this moment.
Don't rush.
Take your time.
Now breathe in through your nose and let it out of your mouth.
As you breathe,
Don't let your thoughts scatter somewhere else.
Keep them focused on this moment and in this time.
This time that you are taking for yourself.
Don't let anyone or anything rob you of this time.
It's for you and only you.
So continue to breathe slowly.
Once you feel settled and your body is at ease and you're ready to return to your day,
Open your eyes.
Take a moment to look around.
Express gratitude for how you feel,
For what you see,
And all you have.
When you need another moment for yourself,
Feel free to return here to the breath and ease your mind.