What's the simplest way I could begin a daily practice?
Many people feel intimidated by prayer and meditation. They imagine it requires hours of silence or special knowledge. It doesn't. A daily practice can start with one minute of quiet breathing in the morning, or a simple "thank you" at night. Starting small makes it much more likely to stick, and you can always build from there once it feels natural.
Today's practice:Choose one minute each morning this week for quiet breathing or simple prayer.
When a craving or a hard feeling hits, slow your breathing for a minute: in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4. Then check HALT: are you hungry, angry, lonely, or tired?
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