
Whilst travelling this morning I became aware of a deeply sad photograph of a fireman in Spain amongst the other tragic stories of fires and earthquakes across the world in a local free newspaper. His head in his hands, body slumped and covered in his work of fire fighting. A job which is being really tested right now. I felt his exhaustion and thought take a moment. I put away the newspaper, the crossword could wait as could the daily horoscope. I put everything away, eyes looking down, and started my well practised breath in and out. No other traveller needed to know of my intention, however I hoped that the quietness of the energy might resonate with those around me. I repeated this until I felt still and reminded myself of my many blessings and sent a moment of loving kindness to that man and the stories I had been shown. Take a moment each day for you and in that moment be mindful of stillness and presence. Breathe IN and Breathe OUT. As Thich Nhat Hanh says “Breathing in I smile. Breathing out, I release. Breathing in, I dwell in the present moment. Breathing out, I feel it is a wonderful moment”