During the Spring Lectures and Retreats, Thich Nhat Hahn has been suggesting we use this gatha:
In-Out
Breathing in, I know that I am breathing in.
Breathing out, I know that I am breathing out.
Flower-Fresh
Breathing in, I see myself as a flower.
Breathing out, I feel fresh.
Mountain-Solid
Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain.
Breathing out,
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During the Spring Lectures and Retreats, Thich Nhat Hahn has been suggesting we use this gatha:
In-Out
Breathing in, I know that I am breathing in.
Breathing out, I know that I am breathing out.
Flower-Fresh
Breathing in, I see myself as a flower.
Breathing out, I feel fresh.
Mountain-Solid
Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain.
Breathing out, I feel solid.
Water-Reflecting
Breathing in, I see myself as still as water.
Breathing out, I reflect things as they are.
Space-Free
Breathing in, I see myself as space.
Breathing out, I feel free.
