Today feels like the kind of day where I need to remember to breathe in and out. To be with the rhythm of my breath, to breathe in, feel everything that is uncomfortable and actually breathe it out.
As I have written before, I am learning to be inspired by nature. Over the past few weeks, there has been freezing rain, lots of snow and very mild weather. I have seen trees cut down, and wasps coming out of their early winter sleep. Nature is whispering, “hey, it’s okay if things aren’t permanent. They’re meant to change, and so are you. Aligning with your breath is one way to remember that.”
And so, I breathe in, feel it all, exhale, and let whatever I have been holding onto out.
Whatever you are feeling today, I invite you to join me in putting your hand on your heart, smiling gently at yourself and inhaling nice and slow. If it feels right to you, give yourself a little compliment or some affirming words like, “hey honey, I am with you no matter what,” and breathe out. May you feel love, peace and comfort with every breath you take.
Big hugs.
© Bradlee Zrudlo 2022-2023.
PhD in Being Me 
What a beautiful post, Bradlee. Thank you for the reminder to just pause and breathe, both in and out. It reminds me of the moment we hear or see something, just before we react, which holds so much potential for good or otherwise. It also reminds me of “selah” from the Bible, which means a pause. Lots of love to you. xox Susan
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Hi Susan ♥️, yay, thank you for reading, commenting and sharing about selah with me. I find reminding myself to nurture that space and that pause is so helpful, as it is so easy to get lost in busyness and lose sight of my breathe and the gifts it has for me. I love you lots Susan!
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