Foundation of Calm

Step 24: Knowing the Short Breath

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Anapanasati step 2: Knowing the breath is short. Simply observe when your breath is naturally short, without trying to make it short.

Find a comfortable seated position... Close your eyes gently... Bring awareness to your breath... Simply notice when the breath is naturally short... Don't try to make it short... Just observe... When the mind wanders, gently return to observing the breath.

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Completion

I was able to observe my breath when it was naturally short.

Reflection

What did you notice about your breath when it was short?