The Simplest Way to Be More Mindful (You're Already Doing It)

I've been sharing a lot about mindfulness and its central role in the Wheel of Healing and Vitality. But if you're wondering where to actually start, here's the simplest entry point: your breath.

Your breath is happening in every single moment, which makes it the perfect anchor for mindfulness. The more you notice your breath, the more you're experiencing what's happening right now.

Here's what I love about breath awareness - your breath is like a mirror. Notice it's short, quick, or hard to detect? Those could be signs you're distracted or stressed. Your breath is giving you real-time feedback about your inner state.

Here's the simple practice:

• Notice your inhale

• Let your exhale come out as long as possible

• Notice the little pause before the cycle continues

• Stay with it as long as you can

• When you get distracted, use your breath as your guide back

This is something you can do hundreds of times throughout your day. Walking from point A to point B. Between meetings. Waiting in line. Wherever you are, whatever you're doing - just practice mindfulness for a few breaths.

No special cushion needed. No perfect quiet space required. Just you and the breath that's already happening.

When you're looking to create space between you and your thoughts, to get to know yourself in the present moment, your breath is always there as your guide.

Today's vitality check-in: Right now, can you take three conscious breaths? Notice what shifts. Plant those seeds. 🌬️

What do you notice about your breath when you tune in? Does it feel rushed, calm, shallow, deep?