Breathe  |  Issue 025
Strength. It’s a solid word, not quite onomatopoeic, but a robust sound nonetheless, conjuring up images of centuries-old trees that refuse to be toppled. It also feels decisive and suggestive of resilience, stoicism and wisdom as much as physical prowess.
People who display these traits, especially on an emotional level, seem to have these qualities in abundance. It’s what tends to make them the go-to person in times of crisis whether it’s to seek advice, to enlist their support or to cry on their shoulder.
Yet strength, no matter how solid it sounds or appears, doesn’t preclude vulnerability, frailty or uncertainty. On the contrary. Strong people are still human – they feel, they absorb, they worry. And, just like an age-old oak, they’re also dealing with their own internal and external anxieties and can equally succumb when storms refuse to abate.
It’s why self-care is so important, for everyone – even those who outwardly appear as though they could never be uprooted. It could be taking time out to practise a craft, listening to music, heading out for a walk, reading a book or engaging with art in a sensory way. In fact, why not take time out just to sit and enjoy the stillness (maybe with a cup or glass of something warming and a slice of spicy cake)?
After all, at this time of year, the weather can be inclement and nourishing mind, body and soul can help us all to stay warm and strong.
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First published in the UK in 2016, each issue has a thoughtful, seasonal theme, making Breathe magazine your digital dose of self-care. Its slogan: “Breathe and make time for yourself” tells you it’s time to switch off and enjoy some “you time” before you’ve even swiped onto the first page.
Five years later and Breathe has established itself in the UK wellness space as the leading mindfulness magazine. Whether it’s through creative therapies, sleep assistance, idyllic retreats, mindfulness or superfoods, the holistic range of self-care topics covered is designed to help you cope with the pressures and anxieties of modern life.
The thought-provoking features are designed to offer advice and techniques for relaxation and mindfulness. Discover and take away simple ways to ease your mind, from their helpful guides to forgiveness, gratitude and freedom from worries, to healthy food plans and craft activities to focus your mind.
Whether you’re looking to calm your thoughts or energise your body and spirit, you’ll find everything you need to build a happier, healthier life in your annual Breathe digital magazine subscription - download the latest edition to your device today and make time for you!
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Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.
Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Breathe Issue 025.