BREATHE

+ Breathe deeply. Breathe fully. Be still. Be silent. Be centered. Be grounded. Lighten up. Loosen up. Let go. Let God. Celebrate. Enjoy. Be glad all over.

+ Erich Schiffman's book on Yoga, MOVING INTO STILLNESS, contains enormous wisdom on the practice of being still which is connected closely to breathing practices. In his chapter on Listening for Guidance, he writes: "When you experience yourself in stillness, you will intuit a new way of using your mind. You will be taught - from within the stillness - how to receive moment-to-moment inner guidance during the day from the Infinite Mind, and you will be given individually pertinent spiritual teachings."

I don't know about you, but I find it incredibly difficult to let go and let God. I know that Erich and all of the other sages of the ages are right that a practice of stillness is essential for spiritual growth. Yet I don't do it. Hold me accountable. Please. Help me do it.

This morning I did it! Sort of. I didn't do any Yoga but I did sit still for 20 minutes and it did help me. I will use this blog as a journal of prayer and meditation and contemplation as well all kinds of other things including Rock'n'Roll and the Red Sox.