Breathe

The stress of project deadlines at work, bills arriving in your inbox, dirty laundry waiting to be washed, the dog begging to go out, the oil needing to be changed in the car, and the neighbor practicing his drums at odd hours can cause the flow of energy in your body to encounter blockages. Shoulder muscles may tense up and you forget to breathe – no, I mean really and truly breathe.

When this happens a lot more than just a stiff neck or aching shoulders occurs. Without a good flow of energy through your entire body suffers as well as your spirit. One easy and wonderful way to relax and open yourself back up to the flow of energy is to take five minutes (quiet minutes), lay flat on the floor on your back, lay your arms out to your sides with palms up, and take slow deep breaths. Do this regularly and you are likely to discover a wonderful transformation within yourself.
 
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