Breathe  |  Issue 012
Anger, fear, guilt. Emotions can bubble under for years (or spill over
in seconds) with devastating effect. Take our tricky trio here. They
are pernicious customers who can limit life choices, inhibit personal
enjoyment and stifle relationships.
Why is it, for instance, that so many people feel bad when they have
no transgressions for which to answer? Their only crime, as they see it,
might be to allow themselves an extra 10 minutes in bed of a morning
or half an hour’s meditation at night. Hardly deserving of a life sentence
yet that’s what is meted out when guilt, fear and anger are allowed to do
their worst.
But there are ways to escape the tyrannical grasp of this emotional
triumvirate and stop handing down self-imposed punishments. Used
constructively and carefully, anger has the power to be a catalyst for
change and to liberate and heal, while fear can be turned on its head
and transformed into excitement. It’s not easy and it requires self-belief
but there is a choice when approaching the new or challenging as well
as an opportunity to use fear’s nervous energy to see beyond what’s
comfortable and safe.
Imagine what might be waiting on the other side… creative pastimes
and careers, long written-off childhood passions, happiness in one’s
own company. And more self-belief and confidence. Enough confidence,
perhaps, to eat out alone, to catch a movie by oneself or even go on
holiday unencumbered by other people’s expectations and demands,
blissfully pursuing a solo agenda. Imagine it all. And let go of the guilt.
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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.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Breathe Issue 012.