Tag Archives: Breathing

THE MOST INSTRUCTIVE THING

Posted on January 23, 2014 by elainedanforth

The most instructive thing– not really words in endless chattering– but pause, and take a break from all your pain– and sense into the heart of you, which lasts and will remain. . . such deepest reach of gentle breath– … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads | Tagged Breathing, Chattering, Confidence, Feeling, Figuring out, Gentleness, Heart, Hope, Instruction, Learning, Life, Mind Body, Opening, Pain, Pause, Poetry, Quick Reads, Refreshed, Takilng a break, Teaching, Thought, Words | Leave a comment

EARTH SOFT AND SWEET

Posted on January 8, 2014 by elainedanforth

The earth beneath my feet– so soft, so sweet– my firm support, my source– from which I rise and stand and set my course. . . Above, my head. . . and nose and mouth and eyes can point and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Air, Breathing, Confidence, Earth, Feeling, Gray Sky, Life, Opening, Path, Poetry, Purpose, Reaching out, Receiving, Rising, Seeing, Senses, SInging, Sky, Standing, Support, Sweetness, Walking | Leave a comment

FIRST THING UP

Posted on November 12, 2013 by elainedanforth

First thing– in the morning, when I wake is not to check in +++++with the world but to check in +++++with me: ++++++++++Rise. . . +++++++++++++++breathe. . . ++++++++++++++++++++observe. . . +++++++++++++++++++++++++self-reflect. . . ++++++++++and walk to get my bearings … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads | Tagged Breathing, Day, Exchange, First thing, Mind Body, Morning, Observation, Poetry, Quick Reads, Readiness, Rising, Self-reflection, Walking, World | Leave a comment

YOUR OWN SPECIAL MAGIC WAND

Posted on August 18, 2013 by elainedanforth

Sleep. . . Wake. . . Renew self-love with a warm, invigorating scrub, get out, add step to step to make your morning rounds where fresh sunlight, a new day’s life, abounds. . . make up your mind on what … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Appreciation, Breathing, Charm, Confidence, Day, Fun, Gray Sky, Joy, Light, Love, Magic, Poetry, Satisfaction, Sky, Smiles, Spell, Sun, Walking, Wand | Leave a comment

THE WALK

Posted on August 9, 2013 by elainedanforth

Walking the same walk. . . time after time, breath after breath. . . each single time, each single breath becomes the very best. . . never the same walk, never quite the same tune, not even when always sung … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Awareness, Breath, Breathing, Climb, Confidence, Depth, Descent, Ears, Eyes, Feeling, Learning, Practice, Repetition, Seeing, SInging, Thought, Time, Turn, Walking | Leave a comment

WHAT GIFT ARE YOU RECEIVING?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by elainedanforth

Right now, with this very breath. . . what gift are you receiving? Close your eyes, and breathe again, and what you get may not be what you thought, but there it is, though maybe beyond believing.

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads, Uncategorized | Tagged Appreciation, Awareness, Believing, Breath, Breathing, Explore, Feeling, Gift, Mind Body, Moment, Now, Poetry, Quick Reads, Receiving, Thought | Leave a comment

I SEEK TO BREATHE. . .

Posted on June 10, 2013 by elainedanforth

I seek to breathe those certain pockets in the air, which, once inhaled, will make things clear. . . I, crinkly-nosed, then squint in hopes I catch a glimpse of wisp of blue that could peek through cloak of clouds … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Air, Breathing, Darkness, Feeling, Gray Sky, Life, Love, Mind Body, Poetry, Seeing, Sky, Sun | Leave a comment

PAIN DOES NOT ALWAYS LEAD TO GAIN

Posted on June 3, 2013 by elainedanforth

Pain does not always lead to gain. . . I may not be the one that you or me would have me be, or think I am, but I still remain. . . I have a name. . . I … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Acts, Air, Breathing, Confidence, Fear, Heart, Hurt, Mind Body, Name, Pain, Path, Self, Soul, Voice, Walking, Words | Leave a comment

UP IN ARMS AND ONWARD

Posted on May 6, 2013 by elainedanforth

Where DO we go from here? Mistakes, somehow only in the aftermath add up in such a way we think we see them crystal clear. . . Although it’s key not to misjudge their size or kind– for, bear in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Acceptance, Assessment, Breathing, Choices, Clarity, Decisions, Discernment, Ease, Effort, Error, Explore, Eyes, Feeling, Letting Go, Mistakes, Path, Poetry, Purpose, Reaching out, Regret, Seeing, Sight, Thought, Vision, Way of Life | Leave a comment

BREATHE A LITTLE

Posted on April 5, 2013 by elainedanforth

Breathe a little. . . walk a little. . . resist the urge to talk a little. . . stretch out long. . . savasana’s your body’s song reconnecting you to what lies beneath, puts whole self within the earth’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads, Seasons, Spring | Tagged Answers, Breathing, Connection, Earth, Mind Body, Poetry, Quick Reads, Resistance, Rising, Savasana, Stretching, Surprising, Talking | 2 Comments