Be Here Now
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on February 14, 2012
“Be Here Now”
by Jean Masukevich, Yoga Instructor and Founder, Soar 4 Kids, Inc.
Deep breath in…
Long breath out…
Rooting through the sit bones, sinking, feel the earth receive you.
Rising through the crown of your head, spine is tall and straight. Belly is soft. There is room to breathe!
I breathe…
Arrive…
Notice…
Breath enters and exits through the tip of the nose.
Be… here… now.
This prayer that leads me fully into this time and space. Suddenly unaware of all the weight and strain I had been holding. Free to breathe and receive.
The Presence.
The Almighty One stands at the door and knocks.
Awaiting our return… from doing into being.
The breath… An invitation!
A reminder.
A re-union.
Here I am, Lord! I’m back!
Ahhhhh…..
Like the patient Father in the parable, He flings open the door and runs to receive me…the prodigal that I am. Wrapping me in His finest…
His Love!
This love is always there!
Will you stop straining, reaching, doing and arrive to receive the Gift?
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Will you create a little space in your day to get to know Him?
He is the “Breath of Life…” Genesis 2:7
Will you allow this knowledge to settle in?
Can you receive Him fully in the air that you breathe?
Will you carry Him into your day?
Jean Masukevich (R.Y.T.) is a yoga instructor, author, special education teacher, and founder of SOAR 4 Kids, Inc. (www.soar4kids.com). She teaches practical techniques fostering a mind-body connection; including breathing/calming strategies, emotional release tools, positive affirmations, meditation skills, and physical disciplines which help to increase inner calm and focus. Guiding children to the place of personal power and encouraging them to move confidently in the direction of their wildest dreams through story is her purpose. You can read more of her writing at www.bendingtowardthelight.blogspot.com.
Jean,
Thanks so much for the contribution to my day!
Many blessings,
Sharon
I fround this poem to be moving, inspirational, and very meaningful. Thank you!
Jean,
It has been an honor to get to know you and see how God reveals himself in your soul, your life, your work. I remember you telling me about this breath prayer “be here now” and it stopped me in my tracks. It was simple and beautiful and honest and real. Thanks for sharing it with others as a way for them to connect with God.
–joan
Beautiful, mindful, seeking… poetic.
What a gift, this Jean is.
Thank you, Jean, for sharing the purpose, the journey and yes… the treasure.
Peace and joy,
Meg
I think the poem is beautiful!! When I started reading, I didn’t understand. By the end, I was smiling, aware of my every breath!
Wow, that’s so beautiful and powerful! Thanks Jean. I love you and am very proud of all you are in the Lord!
Jan -
Thanks for sharing this exercise. I plan to use it personally in my Quiet Times and as an exercise with my Listen to My Life Group. This is such a wonderful tool to help us become fully present!
Jean, Your prayer is right from the heart and it unites your Christian tradition with the deep body wisdom of the East. Love, Lynn
jean,
I LOVE what you wrote and breathed through the poem. I’m printing it so i can revisit often. Will you be at the faciliators retreat in march? Would love to get to know you more.
Deitra