Whenever you come across a difficult situation,
or encounter a difficult person,
or find yourself in a difficult yoga pose …..
Pause and bring awareness inwards.
Notice rigid thinking or tense feelings
Contraction in your body or around your heart.
Take a full breath in and a long full exhale of release.
Let softness flow through the whole of your being.
Nourishing and restoring
Life in balance
Find Your Middle Ground 
Your description of the breathe sounds very much like the method I use to relax my tense muscles when in pain, Val.
(and I love that image you’ve used in this post).
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Thank you Vicki. May the pain be a little less today. Breathe easy my friend 💛
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I practiced this as I read your words Val — lovely!
Thank you. — and I too love that image!
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Thank you Louise. The image is also a lovely reminder. 💛
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Just what I needed this morning. Thank you, Val. ❤
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So glad it resonated today Jill. Thank you 💛
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A deep breath is always good Val and your image fits so perfect ❤
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Thank you so much Irene. Every time I read a comment, I find myself taking a deep breath too. 💛
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Ahhhh, thank you, Val.
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So glad it worked for your today Jet 💛
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What timing for this piece. I’ve been tense, stressed, and anxious most of this week, and today I’m trying my best to rein it all in so I can relax and focus more on the things within my control than the things I can’t control. This poem (because it feels like a poem to me) is so helpful in relaxing and releasing. I’m following its instructions right now. 🙂
Thank you, Val.
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I’m so gad it worked for you Sara. Keep breathing with ease 💛
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Deep breath as I read this… ❤
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It works every time! Thank you Julie 🙏
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Thankyou Val…. much love and balance x barbara x
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And to you Barbara. Thank you 💕
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Your post brought me back to some luxurious breaths, thank you 🙂
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I’m glad! Thank you PD 💕
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Oh Val how I love this, it can be used for every challenge in my day, thank you.
kath
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Every challenge … every day. Thank you Kath 💛
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“Notice rigid thinking or tense.” Every day. Intra day. Intra hour.
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Noticing in that moment and taking a deep releasing breath becomes the practice …. Noticing and doing nothing is nothing. 💕
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Deep breaths…something I tell myself (and others) all the time. Thanks, Val.
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Thanks for the comment Van. Breathe easy 💛
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Love the image and message 🙏🏻💚
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Thank you Karen 💕
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Wise words!
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Thanks Eliza 💛
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Excellent reminders Val, oh and I meant to say love your new logo photo too.. Great image to go with your post too 🙂
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Thank you dear Sue 💛 The head shot is with a powerful sculpture in the Boboli Gardens in Florence.
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Its perfect.. 🙂
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Good advice! I have to remind myself to unclench my jaw many, many times! And you know what? It helps!
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It sure does. Thank you for stopping by Ann 💛
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Love this.
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Thank you 💛
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That’s nice Val, I do take that long breath every time I remember. Yes it does gives a refreshing feeling, rather energizes the whole body.
Thanks for this.
Shiva
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So glad you enjoyed it Shiva. Keep breathing with ease 💛
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Nourishing and restoring are certainly key elements to find balance… I find that some inner work, even if it entails certain “isolation” might help me a lot!… Excellent poem, dear Val… Have a beautiful weekend. Sending love! 😀 😉
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Thank you Aquileana for your kind words and sharing. May the week ahead be a peaceful one 💛
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Lately, I have come across some tough obstacles in my life. Taking a deep breath and not just going right at it has been very difficult. I believe that the deep breath in situations is very important. It really calms you down and restarts your mind so you can start over and figure out a way to handle what is going on.
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Keep bringing yourself back to the breath and the present moment…. the emotions will move as all energy does. You are doing such good work for yourself Jade Marie 💛
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Wonderful tips . Thank you
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This is a beautiful tip, definitely would like to incorporate more meditation into my life practice.
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Good for you 💕
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Beautifully written!
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Thank you 🙏
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