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when discord invades
and feeling unsettled
take a moment to breathe
deeply and become anchored
as simple as this it can
restore your harmony
the breath…in and out
rebuilding your energy
your soul will find ease
rejoice and feel triumph
as you inhale slowly
exhaling all that imposes
focus on good things
rejecting the negative
you’ll never fail
in fulfilling your purpose
Entry for Poets United Vice Versa # 12 using harmony/discord…triumph/fail: http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2012/08/vice-versa-12.html
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Mama Zen
/ August 21, 2012This is just what I needed!
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Bodhirose
/ August 21, 2012Excellent!
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Victoria C. Slotto
/ August 21, 2012Gayle…I just figured out why my attempt at golf this morning was a failure. I haven’t played in a while and I had figured out that the best shots worked around my breathing. This is such wise advice.
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Bodhirose
/ August 21, 2012Well, I’m glad this created a link (no pun intended) as to why your golf was off today. The power of the breath is pretty amazing. Thanks, Victoria.
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Mary
/ August 21, 2012I could not agree with you more here. I think we can feel so much better if we just slow ourselves down and pay attention as we BREATHE. I love your thoughts and thank you for taking part in Vice / Versa!
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Bodhirose
/ August 21, 2012It’s such a simple thing but really can help…so glad this resonates with you, Mary. I had fun with the prompt…thanks so much for that.
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Sherry Blue Sky
/ August 21, 2012Such uplifting thoughts…….I loved this and needed the message!
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Bodhirose
/ August 21, 2012So happy this could help you, Sherry…and thanks.
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margaretbednar
/ August 21, 2012breath in slowly… it even worked (a bit) for childbearing. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ August 21, 2012Oh, yes…I used breathing techniques for childbirth too…it did help, like you said…a bit. 🙂
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Serena
/ August 21, 2012Lovely message, one I’ll need to remember often. I can so often forget the value of slowing down and taking a deep, love-filled breath.
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Bodhirose
/ August 22, 2012Thanks, Serena. I forget to do this too…but it really does help to take a few moments and become centered…especially if feeling stressed.
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kaykuala
/ August 22, 2012Taking deep breath is a healthy thing in many instances. Sometimes pausing a while in front of the computer can do a lot of good! Nice thought Gayle!
Hank
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Bodhirose
/ August 22, 2012I couldn’t agree more, Hank…it can be so helpful. Thanks for sharing!
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Madeleine Begun Kane
/ August 22, 2012Good advice, beautifully expressed.
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Bodhirose
/ August 22, 2012Thanks so much, Madeleine…
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Lorna's Voice
/ August 22, 2012This reminds me of my meditation practice and why I keep going to sit for half an hour to just watch my mind wander off and gently pull it back to my breath.
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Bodhirose
/ August 22, 2012Exactly like mine…watch it wander…bring it back…over and over and over… But the rewards are so worth it.
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Lorna's Voice
/ August 22, 2012Yes, I finally realized it’s not about staying with the breath; it’s about training the mind to notice when it leaves and gently tugging it to where you want it to be for the next moment. Again and again. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ August 22, 2012You’re exactly right, Lorna.
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ManicDdaily
/ August 22, 2012My forehead feels calmer already! k.
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Bodhirose
/ August 22, 2012Oh, so happy to hear that…
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Androgoth
/ August 22, 2012This is a wonderful poem Gayle 🙂
I hope that you are enjoying a lovely
week so far my great friend 🙂 🙂
Androgoth XXx
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Bodhirose
/ August 22, 2012Why thank you, Androgoth. Oh, it’s been a pretty quiet week so far…could be having a hurricane hit Florida by the weekend though…no telling where it may go at this point. Shouldn’t be a strong one by the time it reaches us…if it even does. Hope all is well with you. 🙂 xoxo
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Ravenblack
/ August 23, 2012This takes daily practice and even so, sometimes very difficult to sit and just breath. I struggle largely with impatience I think.
These lines would work well to focus thoughts on the breath. Much appreciated this poem. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ August 23, 2012I used to be better at daily practice…not so much anymore. It sure takes discipline and patience that’s for sure. I’m glad you appreciated this..thanks. 🙂
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wolfsrosebud
/ August 23, 2012In and out, in and out… I feel better already… thanks!
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Bodhirose
/ August 23, 2012Oh, good! You’re welcome…
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yelena
/ August 23, 2012oh this is so soothing, filled with peace and light..just what i needed this morning..thank you for sharing this poetic beauty, Gayle~
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Bodhirose
/ August 24, 2012Very, very happy that you were brought some soothing feelings from this, Yelena…and thank you for the kind words.
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dragonkatet
/ August 27, 2012Thank you for the reminder. There are many times I forget to just stop and…breathe. It works wonders. Every time. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ August 27, 2012You’re welcome…I need the reminder just as much as anyone. Been doing a nice chant for a half hour before bed these days…so calming and peaceful..really enjoying it.
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bardessdmdenton
/ September 4, 2012Feeling quite stressed today, and this was so calming. I shared on Twitter, so it can reach out to a few others, too. Thank you and blessings.
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Bodhirose
/ September 10, 2012Glad to hear it helped calm you…you’re very welcome.
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maturestudenthanginginthere
/ September 14, 2012You kindly stopped by my blog and I’m so pleased to have found you. I REALLY needed to read this today. Thank you.
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Bodhirose
/ September 14, 2012I did stop by and remember you walking to work in the blustery morning. 🙂 Well, I’m especially happy that you were led here today if you really needed it…nice.
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