Inhale and Exhale

by Uvina 

I plant my bare feet firmly in the grass 
I close my eyes and face the sun 
I raise my arms 
Palms facing upwards 

I take a deep breath
Inhale and exhale 

A sense of calm washes over me
A feeling of connectedness with the elements 
Earth; beneath my feet 
Air; all around us 
Water; the rain droplets dripping off the plants from the down pour the night before 
Fire; the blazing sun in the sky
 

I take a deep breath 
Inhale and exhale 

I connect with nature and disconnect with the bustling sounds of the city 
I drown out the sounds of the honking cars and the sirens in the distance 
I focus on the sound of my breathing,  

the sound of nature,  

the birds in the trees the wind 
 

I take a deep breath 
Inhale and exhale 

I let go the negativity and focus on the present. 
I enjoy the moment and the feelings I experience. 

I take a deep breath
Inhale and exhale