Sublime

When you now enter into the space of a pause, imagine you are a car mechanic doing a quick engine check in the middle of a race. You scan the inside of your body for any discomfort, you observe your breath patterns, you check your emotional state and you do a general diagnostic of what thought patterns are running through your mind.

At any moment in the day, simply shut your eyes, take a few deep breaths to bring on a state of relaxation, and center your attention on your heart (or on your breath).

STOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN! Practice becoming more consciously aware of your present environment. What sights, sounds, odors are present in your environment right now that you are not conscious of? Consciously practice looking and listening. Become alert to the feel of objects. How long since you have really felt the pavement beneath your feet as you w

When we focus on our breath, we uncover our inherent equanimity. When we allow the churning thoughts in our mind to settle, we discover our inherent wisdom. When we relax and open our hearts, our innate kindness emerges. When we have practiced long enough to be able to access

MANEUVER 3: COUNTING

Taking time once or twice a day to quiet the mind can also prove very helpful in the long run. Meditation, reflection, or prayer can quiet the restless nature of your mind.

This contemplation is simply about bringing awareness to your breathing. The more frequently you pause and become aware of your breath, the more peaceful and balanced you will feel. See how often you can remember to pause. Note the relationship between pausing, breathing and your general state over the course of a day.

welcomes silence, breath, and movement; and sees justice as key to our survival.