I love the simplicity of today's challenge - just notice and observe the breath. No need to change it, improve it, slow it down, deepen it, in through the nose, out through the mouth, chant a mantra, sit in any particular location - just notice and observe. I can do that!
My first try of the morning was judgy. "Ew - what is that smell?" followed by "I need to blow my nose." And then I was off to eliminate the smell and get a kleenex.
But as I completed these little tasks, I thought about my awareness. It's not just about being aware of butterflies and daisies. It's awareness of it all - the smells and your mundane needs as well. And I can learn to not judge or resist, just notice and choose a response.
As I went through my day, I found myself pausing before I would normally drift into one of my trusty procrastination stand-bys. Before I wandered the internet, noticing and observing my breath led to hanging out with my son on the couch instead. Before I went to the fridge for an unnecessary snack, noticing and observing my breath led to unloading the dishwasher instead. Before I reached for another caffeine reload, noticing and observing my breath led to jumping into a decluttering project I'd been procrastinating.
I've been trying to get myself to meditate for a few minutes before these go-tos, but I couldn't make myself. But when all I have to do is notice and observe - that's easy! And to my surprise, it worked well today!
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