The examined life; playing with breath

 This can be done while meditating,  cooking dinner,  at a red light,  walking,  in a meeting,  studying,  playing golf,   during a commercial, on an airplane,  watching a butterfly,  falling asleep …..;  when feeling content, sad, anxious, relaxed …… 

* On the in breath,  through nostrils,  tongue lightly against roof of mouth,  think/feel the word ALLOW.

On the out breath,  through pursed lips,  tongue relaxed,  think/feel the word  OPEN. **

Repeat * to **  three times.