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How I Stay Present During Busy, Challenging Times – Like the Holidays!

December 02, 20241 min read
Red holiday ornaments on snow with text - May your holidays be everything your heart desires. We wish you love, warmth, abundance, and healthy family connections now and in the coming year. From Suzanne and the HFC Staff

It is almost December 15th and I find myself so busy that sometimes I forget to breathe.

As in, breathing slowly.

Breathing deeply.

Inhaling through my nose.

Exhaling through my nose or my mouth.

The quieter I need to be, the more I breathe solely through my nose.

Letting my mouth and jaw relax.

Allowing my eyes to float back and widen out in my head, closing them if possible.

Letting my shoulders soften and drop.

Allowing myself to feel the support of gravity – holding me gently.

My back resting on my chair or bed or whatever I've got.

Take 3-5 minutes and simply rest back wherever you are and slow down.

Calming your nervous system.

Bringing your clear thinking back online.

Allowing your creativity to blossom again.

Will you join me?

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Suzanne Scurlock, author of books Reclaiming Your Body and Full Body Presence and creator of the Healing From the Core® curriculum, specializes in conscious awareness and its relationship to the healing process. She’s written hundreds of articles, including numerous columns and features for Massage Magazine and Massage Today.

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