be still and breathe - a poem
your breath
is all the magic you need
with it you can soothe
gather, center, remember
with it you can evoke visions
that will transform this world
-*-
Good morning everyone!
This poem was written earlier this year in 2019 and in a way it's a response to yesterday's poem. This poem is about the simple magic in being. I think of it as a reminder to myself that even my breath can help change my experience.
This is especially true now versus when I wrote it. A lot of my brain rehabilitation involves slowing down and relaxing, building new pathways in my brain until those become the default ones that my brain uses. It's a long process that can sometimes take a bit of endurance, especially as you fight against boredom or other things you brain throws at you. But I've been doing it long enough now that even when I'm feeling back in old patterns, they feel temporary. I know my brain is just pushing back against the retraining.
Sometimes the best things I can do on those days is just breath and relax and remember that tomorrow is another day. My most important job right now is healing and stressing about my brain's rebellion only feeds it. And there's a lot of power in that breath. Not needing to fight against it removes its power to drag me back down old patterns. Breathing is one of the simplest things we can do. We do it without thinking about it so many times a day, but it really can change our state of mind. And over time that can change us deeply.
xo
Ciel
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Breathing helps me calm down during challenging times. Definitely the best=)
Yes, it is very powerful like that :)
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Thank you!
Very true, there is a lot of healing in breathing and centering yourself. I hope your journey towards better health continues forward.
Thank you very much! ^_^
Lovely, a lot of times we forget to appreciate being alive and the strength we have inside us:)
It's true :) Slowing down helps us to remember this amazing truth.
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Yes it is our breath that connects us to our inner strength and brings us much healing, very nicely said @justatouchfey x
Thank you! True words. xo
For something so simple (and we often take for granted), breathing can really be a complex action! Such a great way to connect with our own bodies and calm the physical and mental aspects of our being. I know it is something that I definitely need to work on more, as well. I know there have definitely been times in my life where I have used breath work a lot to help me work through stress.
It's so nice that it's always there whenever we remember it. Even if we're forgotten, we can take a moment when the thought comes up to enjoy at least one deep breath.
"gather, center, remember" -
Ahhh I love this! <3
Thank you!
Breath, repeat, breath, repeat. 😁 Nice work @justatouchfey 👍
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Thank you! :)
Breath is indeed a powerful tool to soothe wandering thoughts and to give direction into the here and now my friend.
To breathe is to live, not just because breath is life, but also because it can be used as a pacifier!
Blessings!
Very true words! :)