Breathe deeply from "summary" of A Beginner's Guide to Meditation by Rod Meade Sperry,Editors of the Shambhala Sun
When we sit down to meditate, our breath is our constant companion. It's always there with us, always available. And so, it makes sense to pay attention to it. This is why one of the most common instructions in meditation is to "breathe deeply." But what does that really mean?To breathe deeply, simply means to pay attention to your breath as it moves in and out of your body. It means noticing the rise and fall of your chest or abdomen with each inhale and exhale. It means feeling the cool air enter your nostrils and the warm air leave them. When we focus on our breath in this way, we bring our attention into the present moment. We let go of thoughts...
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