Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths
image by M. Lee Freedman
"Practice mindfulness while you wait. In our fast-paced lives, waiting is a big source of frustration – whether you’re waiting in line or stuck in traffic. But while it might seem like a nuisance, waiting is actually an opportunity for mindfulness….
When you’re waiting, he suggested bringing your attention to your breath. Focus on “the flow of the breath in and out of your body, from moment to moment and allow everything else to just be, even if what’s there is impatience or irritation.”
Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.
(excerpt from Psych Central post 7 Easy Ways to be Mindful Every Day)
Wishing you patience and moments of mindful awareness while waiting today
Lee
M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C)
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