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Rea de Miranda's avatar

My mind is always in overdrive. I have to do breathing exercises and meditation to bring it under control. Great post Derek!

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Thanks so much, Rea! Which breathing exercises work best for you?

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Paolo Peralta's avatar

I love your style. Will shout you out on my next letter

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Wow, thanks so much, Paolo! I greatly appreciate it. 🙏

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Waylon Jones's avatar

Simple and effective ❤️

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Thank you, Waylon! Which option works best for you?

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Tamy Faierman M.D.'s avatar

Thanks for td his wonderful offering of breath practices, Derek. Useful, practical, and science-backed. 🙏✨👌

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Thank you cosmically, Tamy! 🙏

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Tamy Faierman M.D.'s avatar

🙏✨🥰

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Lis's avatar

Thank you for sharing these effective techniques for bringing calm back into focus. I used to teach box breathing to my students and found it incredibly helpful during stressful moments. I also really appreciate your reminder to KISS—keeping it simple makes these practices feel much more inviting.

I appreciate the care and clarity you bring to your writing—very helpful and informative.

Warmly,

Lis💖

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Thank you so much, Lis! I'm thrilled these practices, especially box breathing, resonated, and that you're helping others find silence in their own storms. 🙏

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Lis's avatar

You are most welcome, Derek. I love your phrasing, “Find silence in their own storms.”  May your weekend be filled with much peace and joy. It’s a pleasure meeting you. 💖💖💖

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Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

The "science of calmness" moved me unto itself. We forget how important this is to everything. Including to how we live in this world and treat one another.

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Derek Lakin's avatar

I wholeheartedly agree, Stephanie! When we give ourselves the gift of balance, we can meet others where they are and see them through the lens of compassion.

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