Better Results, Seeds of Joy, and What it Truly Means to be Alive

1. Breathing & Mindfulness Work Together for Better Results

Slow breathing promotes optimal blood circulation, and mindfulness promotes optimal psyche circulation. Used together, they restore each of us to better physical and mental health and well-being.

2. A Short Period of Quiet Inspiration

“Even a short period of quiet inspiration in the morning will anchor the rest of your day; and at night, particularly after a hectic day, there can be no better preparation for sleep.”

– Eknath Easwaran, Take Your Time

Easwaran is referring to reading uplifting material. But, I think a more literal interpretation works too: A short period of quiet, mindful inspiration (aka a breath practice 😊) each morning will anchor the rest of your day, and “there can be no better preparation for sleep.”

3. Watering Your Seeds of Happiness

“So, I planted in myself a number of seeds of happiness. I know that this is very important because if I do not have enough happiness within myself, I shall not be able to help other people, other living beings. So that is why every day to practice in order to water the seed of your happiness, of your joy, is very important.”

– Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art of Mindful Living Talk​

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Make sure you’re taking time to water the seeds of your own joy and happiness. Without it, you will not be able to help anyone else 🙏

4. This Always Brings Openness and Joy

“To be happy, it’s not necessary to expend great effort so we get somewhere else.

Instead, relax into the present moment while finding humor in your life.

With humor, life becomes light and leisurely.

And laughter always brings people to experience openness and joy.”

- Haemin Sunim, The Things You Can See…

As I like to say, laughter is the most therapeutic breathing exercise. Don’t forget to get your daily dose of healing this week 😊

"What if we consider breath not only as a biological marker of being alive but also as a reflector of what it truly means to be alive?"

— — Eddie Stern

Category: The Lungs

Answer: Lung function is generally assessed by these three categories of measurements.

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(Cue the Jeopardy! music.)

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Question: What are dynamic flow rates, static lung volumes, and gas exchange efficiency? (source)

In good breath,

Nick Heath, T1D, PhD
“Breathing is the compound interest of health & wellness.”

P.S. what the Buddha meant by mindful listening

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