Breathe. Exhale. Repeat.
An anchor that never fails to pull you back in the present.
If there's one thing I have learned as a twenty-three-year-old surviving in this world, it is that the older you are, the less time you will have in life. As teenagers, we take the abundance of simplicity in our lives for granted. But as we grow up, simplicity becomes a luxury that you can't seem to afford on most days.
I am sure everybody enters a phase in their lives where the more you wish to hold tight to everything you can control, the more out of control it seems. (Adulting - as society describes it.) Ordering takeout almost every day? Your health is a mess. Constantly looking at your phone/laptop screen? Your eyesight is a mess. Working hard yet feeling like you are not doing enough? Your mental health is a mess.
In a world where everything can trigger anxiety, something as simple as breathing can be your saviour.
If you are going through a season of chaos in your life, I encourage you to close your eyes in this moment and take a deep breath. Remind yourself that this season will not last forever, and just like every other time, you will find the strength to win over your fears and pass through this forest of uncertainty.
This week, I encourage you to consciously spend five minutes of your day in silence. Channel all your energy towards your breath and remind your brain to relax because an anxious mind will only take you to places that induce even more anxiety. Realise the power of breathing in bringing yourself back into the present moment because your mind deserves to live in peace.
Lovely reminder
Very easily you have proved the importance of deep breathing.