Take a Deep Breath...Seriously

Simple advice, I suppose, but I think something that we often forget.  Naturally, we tend to seek relaxation through a variety of means, vices tending to be one of the more popular ways.  Now, in the practice of law, this is a particular problem (check out this great article by the American Inns of Court about the dangers of drug and alcohol problems as a practicing attorney:  http://www.innsofcourt.org/Content/Default.aspx?Id=6234) and one which I am vehemently opposed to because there are far better ways to deal with our stresses.  One great way, which takes no time, is to remember to do something that we do all the time:  Breathe.

Breathing is an amazing process that we often take for granted and i'ts also an amazing way to relax and find some serenity in the middle of your darkest and most stressful hours, when work is piling up and client calls wont stop.  I hope that in the middle of all that madness, because of this post, you will remember to stop and take a deep, cleansing breath and clear your mind.  The benefits of deep breathing are many (see this article by the Live Strong foundation for more specifics :  http://www.livestrong.com/article/116964-positive-effects-controlling-breathing/) and I encourage you all to engage in some deep breathing practice as a way to cultivate a greater sense of serenity and calmness in your day.  If nothing else, you won't get a hangover from it, and for that, your heart (and the next morning, your head) will thank you. 

Namaste everyone, and remember, just breathe!