Thursday, May 14, 2009

One Breath at a Time (or Disengage Autopilot)

Last night as I watched the season finale of "Lost," I found myself breathing rapidly during commercials. That's when I realized I had been so engrossed during the show that I stopped breathing. I wasn't even aware that I had been holding my breath.

I wonder how often I do this during my life. Are there times where I don't even bother to breathe? Are there times when I let my choices (and ultimately my life) just go on autopilot? Yes and yes.

For today, I am willing to be conscious throughout my day. I will be present within each conversation I have. I will not peer ahead or look behind. I will stay in the present.

What about you? How can you live your life in the present tense today? How can you remember to breathe?

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