Take a moment to step out of the auto pilot “doing mode” into simply being here now by bringing awareness to the sensations of the next three breaths.
It can be liberating to discover that we have an alternative to ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. We can intentionally redirect our attention from our thoughts to the direct experience of the sensation of breathing. The more we practice this, the more accessible this choice is to us when we need it most.
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If you have the interest and the time, follow this link to a related article by Elisha Goldstein that includes a 3 minute guided meditation using the breath as an anchor to the present moment: http://www.mindful.org/mindful-voices/on-mental-health/break-your-bad-mood-in-3-minutes
Have a mindful day
Lee
M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C)
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