Breath

Breath

March 1, 2021

Take a minute and get comfortable wherever you are reading this, maybe you’re in line at the store, scrolling through your phone, wherever and take a few deep breaths.

I want you to sit and take these next few moments to find some time just to breathe. We get so bogged down with everyday things in life, checking emails, sitting on zoom calls, taking care of your family, your pets and barely find time to just sit and breathe.

Below is a prayer on breath, please sit with these words, and take time for yourself to sit and breathe.

THE BREATH PRAYER
Written By Sheridan Voysey

I receive your LOVE and release my INSECURITY.
I receive your JOY and release my UNHAPPINESS.
I receive your PEACE and release my ANXIETY.
I receive your PATIENCE and release my IMPULSIVENESS.
I receive your KINDNESS and release my INDIFFERENCE.
I receive your GOODNESS and release my UNGODLINESS.
I receive your FAITHFULNESS and release my DISLOYALTY.
I receive your GENTLENESS and release my SEVERITY.
I receive your SELF-CONTROL and release my SELF-INDULGENCE.

Drawing by Andrena Huntsman

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