“Breathing in, breathing out” – simple. Natural. The opposite of work. Yet, sometimes making an effort to change an automatic response, can be exactly what we need.
Breathe deeply, until sweet air extinguishes the burn of fear in your lungs and every breath is a beautiful refusal to become anything less than infinite.
– D. Antoinette Foy
Funny how it’s the same movements, same body, and breathing still feels different.
It’s about your intention (we talked about this yesterday), and how aligned it is with who you are.
As a dog, it’s easy for me. I don’t want to be a cat (grrgh), I don’t want to be a bird, I don’t want to be a human. But you guys are just never happy. You want more, you want different, and therefore even breathing sometimes feels like work.
But that’s why we dogs are here for you: to pull you, tie you to the moment.
So come on, do it with me: take your palm (or your dog’s), stretch the fingers, and then move your other hand up and down on them. Up – breathe in, down – breathe out.
Up – breathe in, down – breathe out.
Everything will slow down. Your thoughts, your heart, your breath. This slowness gives you space to find your core, to look into yourself, who you really are, reconnect. It gives you a chance to experience the joy of being alive. You humans keep so busy, you forget to really see, really smell, really exist.
So keep your palms against each other, and breathe. Even if it’s hard, just breathe.
How was it, to take a couple moments? To forget the excuse, I don’t have time now? To really breathe again? Hope it gave you peace, a deep love, a renewed connection. That’s my wish for you.
Love, Mia
April health challenge update:
– Did Missy order food? No
– Did we both eat veggie/fruit for every meal? Yes
– Did we exercise? Some
– Did we take 7k steps? No
– Did Missy visit at least 3 blogs in the challenge? Yes
Life with Mia 
I enjoyed this. Taking a couple of moments to breath, relax and calm the thoughts is really a goo d thing to do.
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You’re so right! I’m lucky with Mia, she’s got a very serene presence, calms me whenever I get upset. My own meditation master! 🙂
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Ah breathing and doing it with intention. Great post. I think mindfulness exercises are important especially when they involve breathing. Thanks Miss Andi.
Stopping in from A to Z”
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Breathing exercises are very powerful, and the variety is endless!
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True, eh? We need to slow so badly, and yet we seldom do it.
I had an opportunity you know when? Doring lockdown. After year of crazy going, I almost stopped. ad time to think, and considere.
It made a difference, for me.
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We can make the best of any circumstances, good for you to use lockdown so well!
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Really cool quote worth sticking on the fridge – thank you.
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Mia is adorable! I enjoyed this breathing exercise. I’m not sure though my corgi would enjoy it as much as Mia looked like she was! Good luck with the rest of the challenge!
betty
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You take such lovely walks, Mia.
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Thank you, I’m lucky!
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Stop and take a deep breath… it’s such a simple thing it’s hard to believe it could really help, but a lot of times it really does help.
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This was beautiful, thanks for sharing this exercise, I’ll surely do with both my doggas. Natasha the pup, will surely try to chew my fingers, but I’m sure Weissie will love the exercise. Today was a flare-up day, and we had pizza, not the best food to feel better tomorrow, but at least I didn’t have to get up to cook.
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Glad you liked it, Mia helps so much to center me, put me back to my good place when the external world messes me up. Hope tomorrow will be easier for you!
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I don’t hav a pet but seeing that video did feel soothing and calming
Good luck with challenge.
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Thank you, same to you! Appreciate you stopping by!
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I did this breathing exercise with Caitlin — she thought I was losing it, but only communicated that with a look. She turned four last week 🙂 Caitlin’s occasionally on Instagram, too.
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Haha my motto is that your pet doesn’t think you’re crazy every now and then, you dont live your best life 😎
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Thanks a lot, I can relate to that, with all their loving care and their antics, they really know how to make me feel better. Have a great week, too. ♥️
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That was a wonderful reminder, Miss Andi. Your advice and Mia’s are exactly what I needed right now.
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Glad you liked it! 🙂
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