Many people living in one day at a time recovery have to stop, think, and ask ourselves this important question “Can we truthfully see that we are loved beyond all measure by a force we often call God, the spirit, or the universe and that he, she, or they make this evident by the gift of our every breath?”. A breath in – hold – and a breath out. This is the reality of the moment. It is the act of mindfulness at work. A breath in – hold – a breath out. Start by setting a timer. Repeat a breath in – hold – a breath out. Do it for five minutes. That is all we need do at the beginning. Be aware of your breathing and be aware of your body’s sensation. Let your thoughts drift away like clouds often do. Breathe in – hold – breathe out. We are starting a journey of awareness. We know or we will begin to know that we are loved. Our eyes are opening. Breathing has a way of making us aware. Peace.
