Just Breathe

"Smell the flower; blow out the candle"

When my son was young and having an emotional moment, I'd say "smell the flower; blow out the candle". This reminded him to breathe. It really does work for whatever age you are.

You can't focus on your woes when your focus is on your breathing. Once you've regained "control" of your breathing, you feel that you are in control of something and this brings the calmness that is needed in the moment.

There isn't much that we can control in this world. Knowing this can make us feel anxious. Understanding that you have control over yourself can be freeing. Think about that very carefully. You are in control of how you react to any given situation. That is where the true power lies. <3