Today I will commit myself to three basic tasks that mark a new beginning; I will breathe, I will feel, I will relax.
Today I will take a moment for retreat. When I don't give myself the solitude I need, I have no chance to replenish myself.
Today I will remember how to breathe. With all that is happening in my life, I sometimes get blocked and take short, shallow gasps of air. I almost forget how important it is to breathe deeply and let fresh air fill my lungs. I nourish myself when I take deep and long breaths.
Today I will allow myself to feel. By experiencing all of my emotions, I can respond more fully to the richness life has to offer.
Today I will remember to breathe, I allow myself to feel and to take time for solitude. These are basic spiritual, physical and emotional ingredients that allow me to flourish.
Daily Affirmations For Adult Children of Alcoholics by Rokelle Lerner
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"See the work. Do the work. Stay out of misery." -Maharishi
I love this. I hyper-ventilate a lot! I don't realise I'm doing it until I feel my shoulders are up around my ears! I love the idea of nourishing ourselves by breathing deeply. Thank you for posting this gladlee. :)
