Welcome to first this, a short mindfulness practice and message for any time.

I'm Catherine Nikolai, and it's good that you're here today.

Let's find our seat.

You can sit on the floor, on a cushion, or in a chair,

or not sit at all and lie down.

I don't think there's any benefit to forcing yourself to be in a position that is uncomfortable.

That's not discipline.

That's just being pointlessly rigid.

So once you found a spot that feels okay, take a deep breath in through your nose and sigh through your mouth.

Again, all the way in and all the way out.

Good.

Let your lips touch together.

And just breathe naturally through your nose. If you stop prodding your thoughts forward,, they will run out of momentum.

Like letting a fire burn down.

Not adding any fresh fuel.

And a solid way to stop prodding, stop feeding, is to become aware of your body right now. Find the place in your body

where it is easiest to feel your breath.

It might be your nostrils or your throat or your belly. Then just stay attentive to the feelings there.

Notice movement and sensation. I'm I don't know I'm going to

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