I have a friend who, when I get anxious, tells me to keep breathing! At this time of year I can't be the only one who needs reminding of that. I found this writing by Christine Sine that sort of helps if read slowly. It doesn't alter how much there is to do, but it does nudge my thinking;
Breathe in the breath of God
Breathe out your cares and concerns
Breathe in the love of God
Breathe out your doubts and despairs
Breathe in the life of God
Breathe out your fears and frustrations
We sit quietly before the One who gives life and love to all creation,
We sit in awe of the One who formed us in our mother’s wombs
We sit at peace surrounded by the One who fills every fibre of our being
Breathe in the breath of God
Breathe out your tensions and turmoil
Breathe in the love of God
Breathe out your haste and hurry
Breathe in the life of God
Breathe out your work and worry
We sit quietly before the One who gives life and love to all creation,
We sit in awe of the One who formed us in our mother’s wombs
We sit at peace surrounded by the One who fills every fibre of our being
by Christine Sine
http://godspace.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/a-breathing-prayer/
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