Just Breathe and Relax...

Sure, sounds so simple, am I right? Especially considering we don’t even have to think about it. We're designed to function on autopilot, after all. Well, if you’re anything like me, you have moments when you realize your autopilot isn’t functioning quite right. Does this sound familiar during a stressful situation: head spins, chest tightens, and no matter how hard you blink, you just can’t get past the fog? Yeah, well, I experienced one of those moments yesterday. Then I stumbled upon an article and this is what I learned…


I learned to breathe. Yup. Good ole fashioned breathing. Worked like a charm, indeed! I followed the article's lead... I inhaled a good long breath, inflating my lungs, really expanding my chest. Then, I did it again and this time dug a little deeper. After about five of these, I fluttered back to the present. Playing along, I eased into yet another deep breath, awakening to the sweet smell of my vanilla spiced coffee perched on the desk in front of me. I reveled in the weightlessness of the air, feeling at last more relaxed than I would if I'd been soaking in a tub of bubbles. I inhaled again, so deep in fact that even my toes wriggled. The lucidity actually tickled.


Connected. Empowered. Present.


And, all this from a couple of concentrated, deep breaths. Oh, imagine the possibilities!

Where I'd like to go...

I am a beach lover. Not so much the bake-under-the-hot-sun-type, but more so the take-a-walk-at-sunset-and-ponder-the-great-things-in-life girl. Something in the misty sea air opens up my soul and makes me feel all tingly and awestruck. Perhaps there is some sub-atomic thing going on between the water and air molecules that bring out the vibes, or maybe it's just the many fond memories I have of enjoying this scene with special people in my life. Before I moved away from The Ocean State years ago, I'd drive down to Galilee and walk for miles whenever I needed to decide on a life-affecting choice. This sandy stretch of land never failed me, not even once. I collected a whole bunch more than just seashells. I collected answers that have always catapulted me to the higher road...


Now, if only I didn't live so far from the beach...

If I Could Read Minds....

I'm sure I'd giggle all day long if I could listen to what people say to themselves. Let's face it, we all talk to ourselves. I sometimes stop and thank God that no one can read some of my thoughts. I'm sure I'd get a giggle or two from some of the random insights that pop out of my mind, but I wouldn't be too far off to say that some of my thoughts might actually send people over the edge in shock. I'm guilty of some off-the-spectrum thoughts, I'll admit!


I certainly can think of a few people who I'd be delighted to be able to read their thoughts. But, then again, my imagination is usually greater than reality. So, maybe it's a good thing I don't possess that skill and all is left up to my imaginings...

Finish this sentence: If I were President...

I would create a new federal holiday: National Volunteer Day. All companies would be encouraged to allow their employees to have the day off as a paid holiday if they agree to volunteer that day. As an incentive, the companies that participate and have at least fifty percent of their staff volunteer would earn a tax credit.