Magical Breath —
As soon as there is nothing to do –
The body can relax freely.
As soon as there is nowhere to be –
Body and mind can rest easily.
Just follow your breathing quietly –
Be anchored by mindful breathing.
It is a practice for the present –
A gift of peace and healing.
Just follow your breathing quietly –
Your stress will slowly subside.
It is a sweet spring flowing inside –
It is good friend standing by your side.
Life is a wonderful miracle –
And this breath makes magic possible.
It is a wand of great transformation –
That can heal body and mind.
Mindful breathing can bring us joy,
Help us to see our real direction –
Maybe it is a path of self-destruction?
Or a path of mindless consumption?
So, this humble and essential thing –
This inhaling, exhaling, breathing –
Is a most extraordinary gift –
A precious gift of life!
— Luan V Dinh