Authentic Authority · Practice 6 of 7
The Release Breath.
For letting go of something you're ready to drop.
Headphones help. Find a comfortable seat.
The practice, in words
- 01Think of something you're ready to put down. A belief, a worry, an old weight.
- 02Breathe in, and name what you're holding.
- 03Breathe out slowly through your mouth, and picture setting it down.
- 04Again. Breathe in, and name it.
- 05And out, slowly. Set it down.
- 06Once more. In.
- 07And out. Let it go.
- 08Notice what feels lighter now.
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don't go back to sleep.
What it means
Quiet moments hold things worth hearing about yourself. Stay awake to them instead of rushing past.
The other practices
- 01The PauseA short reset before any lesson or hard question.3 min
- 02The Body CheckYour body often knows before your mind does.3 min
- 03The Feeling CompassA way to let feelings guide a choice.3 min
- 04The Imagination WalkPicture a future and watch how you feel inside it.4 min
- 05The Light PracticeFor seeing a hard memory in a new light.5 min
- 07The Love or Fear CheckA quick question before any decision, post, or yes.2 min
How am I, really, right now?
Name it in one word. Say it to yourself, or write it on your paper.