Smooth Amber

A study found evidence that the daily practice of meditation thickened the parts of the brain's cerebral cortex responsible for decision making, attention, and memory. See Article: http://bit.ly/9CFUU6

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Soft morning light
Gives
A sheen
to smooth amber bark.
An owl hoots in
Low tones 
While small birds chatter
Above

Breath Meditation
Cool moist air
Inspires.
I stand on 
Mother earth
Alive.
My mind yields
To the joy of
breathing.
Letting go of
Effort,
I join
With the trees, birds,
And others awakening
on this day.

Light on the Grass

Breath variability including long pauses with no breathing, is possibly associated with higher blood pressure.

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Lines of light
On the grass
A Springtime feeling
Of green and yellow.










Breath Meditation
My body yields,
Shoulders drop
To a deeper
Quiet state.
My breath soothes
My heart
Gives permission
To relax
Expand and
Connect through
Love.

Tomato Flowers

Researchers have found that not breathing, or apnea, can lead to stress related diseases that involve the heart and the immune system. See the article: http://huff.to/9LfRrv

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Tomato flowers
From seed to plant
Stem and leaf
A flower is born
That will become a
Fruit.

Breath Meditation
Life calls for Equanimity
Can my breath help me
Hold all the people in
Conflict
My face softens
With each inhale, exhale.
Breath and presence 
Flowing to my heart.
My heart togehter with 
Truth guides the way
In the silence.

3 Roses

"The yogic practice of regulating and channeling one's breath, can provide a bridge between the individual self and the universal soul." Leslie Peters Yoga Journal article - http://bit.ly/aANOtd

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Three Roses
Like three 
Sisters
Blooming together
An annual
Reunion.

Breath Meditation
A large thrashing inner wave
Followed by smaller
more gentle waves.
Email fades into the distance
As I float
Carried by a benevolent
Sea
Of one breath 
Following another.

Mindfulness and Education

Many teachers report that students who practice mindfulness are calmer and accomplish more. Mindfulness starts by becoming aware of the breath. http://bit.ly/aXydYH

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Light permeates
An orchid
Delicate veins
Taking in the
Sun.

Breath Meditation
Body walls
Moved by 
Breath
Like sails in the
Wind
Letting go of 
What needs to be
Done.
Trusting what is happening
Now.

Every breath is a unique expression of life. Art, dance, music and poetry come into form as personal creativity and spirit emerge.

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Morning light
Sparkles
On red maple leaves.










Breath Meditation
Trust.
Calm Breath
Knows where to let go.
Connection with something
That feels pure,
Essential.

Research shows that the simple process of focusing on the breath in a relaxed manner, in a way that teaches you to regulate your emotions by raising one's awareness of mental processes as they're happening... can lead to better more efficient performance on an intended task. Science Daily http://bit.ly/bZQ35k