Connect with the Rhythm
of your next 3 breaths
image by M. Lee Freedman
“Another wonderful way to calm down when we are upset is by walking.
As we walk, we pay attention to each step we take. We notice how the foot touches the ground.
The Earth is our Mother. When we are away from Mother Nature, we get sick. Each step we take allows us to touch our Mother, so that we can be well again. A lot of harm has been done to Mother Earth, so now it is time to kiss the Earth with our feet, with our love.
During your walk, stop to observe the beautiful things around you, above you, and below you. Continue to breathe in and out in order to get in touch with these wonderful things. The moment you stop being aware of your breathing, the beautiful things may vanish, and thinking and worrying may settle in your mind again.
Just allow yourself to be! Allow yourself to enjoy being in the present moment. The Earth is so beautiful. Enjoy the planet Earth. You are beautiful too, you are a marvel like the Earth. To walk like this is called 'Walking Meditation'.
Remember that while you are walking, you are not going anywhere, yet every step helps you to arrive. To arrive where? To arrive in the present moment, to arrive in the here and now. You don't need anything else to be happy.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Enjoy our beautiful planet Earth today
Lee
M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)
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