Daily exercises for developing presence and relaxation

When we remain quiet, mindful of breath in every moment, we can open a space between us and our thoughts, We might think of ourselves as observers of an interesting drama, able to see the colors and textures of our thoughts as they unfold, without feeling any obligation to respond. Relaxing our tendency to react to every thought and sensation helps to break the cycle of tensions. If we develop a more spacious, less pressured way of relating to our feelings and thoughts, we can restore our balance more quickly after any disturbance.

Day 22 – Relax and Release Exercise 

For this exercise, set aside 20 minutes or so in a place you do not know.

Go for a walk, or just sit quietly.

Let yourself appreciate the newness, the unknownness.

Anything could happen—but maybe nothing at all will happen.

Either way, you don’t need to have any expectations.

Just relax and release.

Let go.