Good Grief! (Let's Practice Breathing Before A Breakdown)

This practice is for busy brains that are mentally exhausted and gently touches on grief and loss. Let's explore what makes grief good. Is it the space between one thing and the next? In this short video, we practice breathwork and give ourselves permission to pause. It's a brief reset for anyone needing a quick grounding technique. (Note: Because this beautiful practice touches on grief and loss, we gently recommend adding a brief trigger warning so listeners feel fully prepared.)

Transcript

What makes grief good? It's the quiet undercurrent when we're anxious or simply exhausted. My mother used to say, If it ain't one thing, It's two. But what happens between the one thing and the next? Is it shallow breath or deep breath? Let's take a break before we break down. Place one hand on your heart. And the other on your belly. I invite you to breathe in love. Hold it. Breathe out fear. Again, Breathe in love. Breathe out fear. Repeat after me, I have permission to pause. Thank you for sharing this moment with me. May your next conversation with the creator yourself or someone else. Begin with a smile. I'm Venus Jones reminding you when the relationship matters. Dialogue Matters, Too.