Every breath, our lungs are teaching us. The lungs are master teachers and offer to us the teaching of how to master ourselves. Breathe consciously, be present to the moment as it truly is, and present to all that is in the moment.
Our lungs soften in order to open. They open in order to receive life’s breath. On the out-breath, they will soften again, open again, and release. This is a significant teaching applicable to meditation and to one’s life.
With this step, Step 4, we begin to mature our practice.
Downloadable podcast: Soften, open