Adirondack with magine!
02.01.2010







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Michael Fox CPCC,
founder of  magine!,
is a professional
coach and trainer,
author and creative artist, whose work has been featured throughout
the world.
Breathe...
I had an acupuncture treatment a couple of months ago. As the doctor was thrusting needles into my body, he asked me. . .

"Do you breathe on a regular basis?"

He was quite serious. He knows me well. I laughed, thought about it, and replied, "I guess I breathe only on an as-needed basis."


Among my reading of late I have discovered a rather forgettable book with an unforgettable metaphor at its core. It would have made a good article, but is a bit overblown in a book. In the book, the author compares breathing in and out with our spiritual lives. It might help you appreciate the impact of the metaphor, if you take and release a few deep breaths as you read this.

He describes such renewing activities as observing creation, solitude, prayer, reading, silence, and sabbath as inhaling.

By contrast, He describes ministry activities including service, hospitality, and giving as exhaling.

Some, the author asserts, are primarily "inhalers," while others are primarily "exhalers." The author suggests deep, balanced breathing. Physically and spiritually. Inhale...exhale...inhale...exhale...


So, I will ask you what my acupuncturist asked me. . .


"Do you breathe on a regular basis?"

Michael Fox
m�agine!

530/613.2774
P.O. Box 9144
Auburn, CA, USA 95604
In addition to personal and professional coaching,
m�agine! specializes in spiritual transformation coaching,
employing its proprietary models: Values, Vision, Voice and Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength
.
Michael's books include Complete in Christ,
Complete in Christ Spiritual Transformation Workbook, and Biblio�files.

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