Lessons From Dogs… Breathe Easy!
Have you ever seen your dog or any other pet sit or lie down and take a loud and deep sigh or breath? A LOT is going on in their body and brain during that breath.
Dogs can sigh for a variety of reasons; the main reason they sigh is to signal that they are relaxed. The most common sounds of pleasure we hear from dogs are moans and sighs. They can also use whines and growls to communicate happiness. Low-pitched moans are often a sound puppies make and are signs of contentment.
How often do you find yourself taking such a nice, loud and deep sigh or breath?
This LESSON FROM DOGS is about living in the moment and listening to what your body needs.
WE ALL NEED TO BREATHE.
Breath allows our immune system to work properly, delivers oxygenated blood to our cells for energy, directs our nervous system to power down and drop tension. An amazing side effect of taking a few deep breaths is that IT FEELS GOOD and brings us back to the present moment. As we breathe, we drop tension; as we drop tension, we prevent chronic tension patterns, which prevents inflammation, and as a result, we PREVENT DISEASE.
If you get good news or feel happy….express it! Smile, sigh like our dogs do, enjoy the moment. This changes our cells and our environment, and we begin to attract MORE GOOD.
Practice taking (at least 3 at a time) nice, deep breaths with your loved ones and friends. Children love doing this and recognize that it makes them feel good.
Take a deep breath and pass it on!
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