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The Breath of Life and Love
How long
can you live without food? Maybe 40 days.
How long can you live without water? Maybe 5 days.
How long can you live without breathing? How many
seconds?
Breath is a perfect expression of how we live our lives.
When we think everything depends on us and we must keep
everything under control, our breath is shallow,
controlled, and contracted.
When we trust in God, the Universe and Life Itself, our
breath becomes full and open, moving gracefully through
a relaxed chest. It sounds like a deep sigh of relief
for that is exactly what it is; a belief and relief that
we are being taken care of. That’s when we stop running
interference on the Universe and allow life to flow
through us.
The in breathe allows you to absorb precious life force
energy, while the out breath allows your mind and body
to let go and deeply relax. Most people are more
comfortable breathing in then breathing out. And yet, it
is with through a deep exhale that we relax into our
deeper self and release stress, worry, doubt and fear.
When you breathe in deeply and release the exhale
effortlessly, old thought patterns, beliefs and painful
experiences are able to move through you. Healing occurs
when we feel safe and are relaxed. Consciously breathe
in and out and notice how the energy of life flows
through you.
Jack Shield, MD, a Lymphologist from Santa Barbara, CA,
conducted a study on the
effects of breathing on the lymphatic system. Using
cameras inside the body, he
found that deep diaphragmatic breathing stimulated the
cleansing of the lymph system
by creating a vacuum effect which sucked the lymph
through the bloodstream.
This increased the rate of toxic elimination by as much
as 15 times the normal pace.
Right now, take a moment to breathe in the beauty around
you…breathe out appreciation for the love in your
life…breathe in how much the Universe supports
you…breathe out with a feeling of faith and
belief…breathe in the gratitude you have for your
relationships…breathe out with a sense of wonderment for
being alive.
Remember, each emotion has an associating breathing
pattern and vice versa. Take time to become aware of
your breathing. Practice deep breathing as many times as
possible throughout the day. It is perhaps the most
powerful way we can become grounded and centered in the
present moment and in our true beingness. When you
consciously breathe in and out, you reclaim your inner
power and are more easily able to handle the stressors
of daily life.
Allow your breath to support you. Its love and wisdom
are powerful allies. Ahhhhh.
© Copyright 2010
Laura Grace. All Rights Reserved.
Laura's Books:
Read Laura's Past Columns:
Fall-2010- "The
Art of Mindfulness"
Winter-2009
- "Faith-in-it As You Make It"
Summer-Fall 2008 - "Spiritual Imagineering: A Celebration of Life"
Winter-Spring 2008 - "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives"
Summer 2007- "Making Room for Love"
Winter 2006-'07 - "Life’s Deepest Meaning: Teach Only Love"
Summer-Autumn 2006 - "The Courage to Be Happy"
Jan-Apr 2006 - "Turning Mistakes into Lessons"
Oct-Dec 2005 - "Be Still"
July-Sept 2005 - "Balancing Your Wheel of Life"
April-June 2005
- "Imaginary Borders"
January-March
2005 - "Witnessing the Truth About Your Life"
October-December
2004 - "Letting Go"
August-September
2004 - "Progressing with Passion"
June-July
2004 - "Deepening Your Spiritual Practice"
April-May
2004 - "Life's Crossroads: Love-vs-Fear"
January-February 2004 - "Faith the Foundation for Every
Dream"
December
2003 Column - "Touching the Heart of Others"
November
2003 Column - "Knowing How to Care for Yourself"
October
2003 Column - "Dreaming a Happy Life"
May
2003 Column - "Living the Authentic Life"
April
2003 Column - "Rising Above the Battleground"
March
2003 Column - "Healing Through Your
Relationships"
February
2003 Column - "Are You Going with the Flow?"
January
2003 Column - "Living the Soulful Life"
December
2002 Column - "The Power to Change"
November
2002 Column - "Peace Begins at Home"
October 2002
Column - "Spiraling to Higher Ground"
September 2002 Column - "Cradled in Nature's
Arms"
August 2002 Column - "Recovering
Your Soul"
Laura Grace is the Spiritual Leader of the Circle of Spiritual Enlightenment in Central Coast California, and a national author and speaker. Laura provides spiritual counseling and offers numerous workshops and retreats for awakening the heart
and spirit. She is also the author of the books Gifts of the Soul and The Intimate Soul and a syndicated columnist for more than twenty publications. Laura is the host of the show "Relationship Wisdom" on Public Access Television. Please visit Laura at:
www.LauraGrace.net.
As a spiritual counselor, Laura provides assistance in person and by phone. You may contact her for a free brochure at:
laura@lauragrace.net.
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