The invitation that I extend this week to you, warmly and cordially is to become mindful of the wind. As I am looking out the back window of my house and I look into the sky, I do not see the wind; of course, nor can you or anyone see the wind. What I do see outside my back door window is a sailboat as it sails across the Puget Sound. I see the leaves of trees as they rustle in the wind. As I open the door I can hear the howling of the wind as it crosses over the waters of the Puget Sound.
I can feel the tingling of the wind on my skin, for it is a bit chilly today and I have goose pimps. Notice throughout the week all evidence of wind. Most importantly and poignantly, pay attention to the wind which goes into and out of your body through your breath. Feel the sensation of the breath as it goes in and out of your body.
- Feel it.
- Hear it.
- Sense it.
Acknowledge your breath today, moment to moment. Acknowledge when there is no breath, which can happen for a surprising length of time. Acknowledge when there is heightened breath. Acknowledge when there is halting breath. Acknowledge when there is full and robust breath into your body and out.
Throughout the week then, notice, acknowledge and celebrate all evidence of the wind as you celebrate the glory and majesty of life. Have a magnificent, windy week.
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Robert
© Parkinsons Recovery