Big Sigh

My mornings begin with opening my eyes, looking at the clock, stretching, shifting to the side of the bed and then a big sigh.  It is a matter of seconds for those things to happen but oh so important to the beginning of my day.  The primary definition of a sigh is, to exhale audibly in a long deep breath, as in weariness or relief.  For me, a sigh is a little different.  I see it as a relaxation opportunity before my day begins. I take a huge inhale then let it all out and am ready for what the day will bring me.  Both martial arts and yoga taught me the importance and value of deep breathing. In martial arts, breath control helps with focus and power.  In yoga, breath control helps with each yogi with working through the flow of the practice. 

For me, a sigh is cleansing and relaxing.  I can take in deep cleansing breaths with no associated nonsense for the day then let it go.  That happens, before I walk out the door.  Setting your intention for the day is the common term.  How you start the day typically determines how your day flows.  I prefer a positive flow with limited nonsense.  Yes, there are situations that have the potential to spin me up, but the nice thing is that I get to choose whether the situation does or does not drop me in the spin zone.  In most instances, one big sigh clears it is all away.  Rather than sigh for weariness or relief, sigh for relaxation and positive intentions.  That one deep breath can change your whole day.

Sigh for me baby sigh for me!