Pausing to breathe, to take a moment, to take space.. to see the world and think clearly is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and for those around us. It brings us closer to the moment and it helps us to adapt to what is around us. Adapting doesn’t necessarily mean complacency. Adapting can also mean seeing things for what they are and opening to the change that has to come for thriving to stay at the center. Change is not always easy. Thus, adapting is not always easy. But, here we are living lives riddled with chaos.. disorder.. grief.. so what else are we going to do?
Take a moment today to close your eyes and listen to the spring air filled with bird song. Try to spot an early early butterfly drifting effortlessly.. look up and take note of the leaves that are beginning to unfurl painting the chartreuse pallet of spring everywhere.. Feel the air and sun on your skin. Breathe deeply. Intentionally. It only takes 30 seconds. And then, invite a friend to do the same.