Lion's Roar

TAKE A DEEP BREATH

“WE CAN ALWAYS return to the breath.” Many years ago, at an introduction to meditation for beginners, I heard this instruction and learned of the connection between the breath and our ability to return to balance and ease.

My reaction landed somewhere between irritation and relief. I was irritated that the key

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