THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Your Breath brings you back to the moment

Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.

~Author unknown

You might be preoccupied when speaking with other people today which could be a result of your scattered thoughts. These distractions may be a way for you to really avoid connecting with other people, and they might even make your interactions all the more difficult.

King Protea - Jenny Hallward

Using your breath as a point of focus while interacting with others could make it easier for you to be more engaged in what is being said and might also provide some relief from your scattered thoughts.

Should you notice your mind beginning to wander at any point today, briefly bring your attention to the point where your breath enters your nose.

Let your mind settle for a few moments on this spot while at the same time looking at the person you are talking with, and this should bring you back to the moment.

Being conscious of our breath allows us to be present in all of our interactions. It is natural for the mind to drift at least part of the time when we are listening to others.

If we have something to anchor our mind, however, it becomes so much easier for us to remain present to other people. Putting our focus on some part of our body and using our breath to briefly attach to that point will aid in this process, enhancing our ability to give others our undivided attention.

The more you train your mind to come to a single point of concentration, the more positive and fruitful your interactions will be today. DailyOM