Breathe

Been trying to practice a breathing sequence to help me be 'the calm in a storm'.

The 4-2-4 sequence is:

• breathe in though nose for 4 counts
• hold breath for 2 counts
• breathe out through nose for 4 counts
• repeat

I like the breathing aspect of it - forces a regular rhythm in the body which forces you to pay attention to the rhythmic nature.

i have not yet had this apply to my mind. I'm able to count the breathing patterns out and think of the list of 'to-do's' at the same time and re-play conversations i had.

i might say this is a good ability to multi-tasks....but then as the point is to find calm it has not yet been successful.

see ya...in 1,2,3,4...