“Our breathing is a stable solid ground that we can take refuge in. Regardless of our internal weather- our thoughts, emotions and perceptions- our breathing is always with us like a faithful friend. Whenever we feel carried away, or sunken in a deep emotion, or scattered in worries and projects, we return to our breathing to collect and anchor our mind.
We feel the flow of air coming in and going out of our nose. We feel how light and natural, how calm and peaceful our breathing functions. At any time, while we are walking, gardening, or typing, we can return to this peaceful source of life.”
You may like to recite:
“Breathing in I know that I am breathing in.
Breathing out I know that I am breathing out.”
This beautiful piece of advice on mindful breathing was respectfully borrowed from: Thich Nhat Hanh