Fatigue was my constant companion from last Wednesday afternoon until Monday morning. After someone told me that fatigue is a symptom of this year’s flu and that my body likely was trying to fight it off, I spent most of my time in bed. Since I didn’t feel like doing anything anyway, I slept.
Now that I’m feeling better, it’s not as easy to take it easy. I want to do laundry and straighten up messes. I feel as if my immune system needs plenty of rest. But when I put my feet up, my mind won’t settle down.
The body is largely a mystery to explore isn’t it?
I’ve been noticing that Susan Piver assures us breathing happens automatically during meditation instructions. That when we pause after an exhale, we don’t have to worry because the body will start the breath again.
Think of it – the body has built a pause into our breathing pattern.
Stop for a moment and pay attention to the pause that happens.
Enjoy the pause and stay well!
Thanks for exploring the mystery – Nicky Mendenhall
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The pause is really pronounced when you are sleeping ?. Imagine how busy you would be if you had to consciously breath or make your heart beat.
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