In for four, hold for seven, out for eight. Repeat.

Now and again, my body lets me know I need to slow down and practice mindfulness. Granted, it should be a part of my daily routine, but that's easier said than done. On this day, I combined the slowing down with two passions; spending time in nature and capturing its beauty. While taking in this beautiful bird, try practicing the following breathing technique: breath in for four, hold for seven, and breath out for eight. This also works well if you have trouble falling or staying asleep.

It Changed Me Forever

Artistic self-expression has been a godsend the past two years as we've navigated the pandemic. A good friend and fellow creative spirit and I created this short to try to capture some of what we and others have been feeling. Enjoy.