Breathe

I am reminded again today to breathe. I returned software to Amazon within the 30 day time frame to get my full refund and low and behold, they refunded me only $80.01 of the $169.99! She said I was charged a re-stocking fee...needless to say I caught myself in a pattern of shallow breathing. Before I chose my words for the customer service gal, I took a few deep breaths. Apparently the item was damaged en route, which I find hard to believe as I packaged it with much care and sent it UPS. It all turned out OK though, she gave me a one-time exception...how nice of her...and I was refunded the balance owed to me.

Ok, so last night I was writing my first blog in my head and my thoughts were on 2011 and how putting focus on healthful living would positively affect all aspects of my life. Including my business and graphic design. How modifying my diet, (and I mean modify) no refined sugar or flour, eating more Mediterranean, exercising and yes, breathing. I know you are thinking, dah breathing...the thing we do every day breathe in, breathe out. No, I mean breathing for real. Taking time from your busy, hectic day to pay attention to your breathing. Feel it go in and fill your diaphragm and feel it slowly leave your body from every fiber of your being. Cleansing, purposeful breathing.

Five minutes a day – it works, give it a try. My 2011 mantra, "Just Breathe".