Breathing freedom

Photo credit: Kayla Mravec

Over the past few months, words have escaped me. As I continue to settle, job hunt and explore my new city, the practices that have invited me to anchor back into my heart have been steeped in my yoga practice, connecting with nature, and listening. During my yoga practice and sitting quietly in prayer, breathing my prayers and allowing simple words flow through me has been a nourishing way for me to trust, let go and find freedom and beauty in this season.

Breath prayers are just like they sound- very simple prayers from the heart that are offered intentionally as you inhale and exhale. The prayers that have opened and sustained me in my practice recently are:

Inhale: God of Wonder

Exhale: I trust Your perfect timing.

and

Inhale: God of Love

Exhale: teach me to flow with Your grace.

Keenly, my spiritual director observed how these prayers bring me into the present moment and are ushering me toward authentic spiritual freedom. They have been gifts of peacefulness and rest for me. In sharing them, may they meet your wherever you are, today.