Here
is a way to take an inner vacation when you can’t actually go somewhere. Think
of a beautiful place where you’ve been or would like to be, a calming spot
where you can just let go and relax. Imagine all the details that feel good to
you. Close your eyes. What images, sensations, thoughts, and feelings arise?
As
you sink into this experience, begin to let your breath flow easily. Soften
your belly, allow your exhale to lengthen and fall freely, and inhale slowly as
your breath carries this feeling throughout your whole body. Stay with this for
at least a minute.
When
our breath relaxes, our body and mind relax. In the same way, when our mind relaxes,
our breath relaxes. You’ve just given yourself a little vacation.
~
Margaret Townsend (as read in the August-2019 issue of Real Simple magazine)
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