Breathe  |  Issue 016
Graceful, enchanting, loyal, wistful, ghostly – how would you describe the Moon? Perhaps dependable should come high in the list of adjectives. Visible or not, the Moon is always there, quietly doing its own thing, whether that’s governing the Earth’s tides or providing a celestial calendar in the night sky.
The planet’s earliest human inhabitants were guided by this natural lunar cycle, adapting their lives to its rhythm and movement. Today, schedules are largely set by the 24-hour mechanised clock, the seconds and minutes relentlessly driving humanity forward, often affording little opportunity for reflection.
Yet allowing oneself time to stop and ruminate is essential for mental wellbeing. Clocking off (some might call it pottering) can happen without thinking – those times when it suddenly becomes imperative to rearrange a book collection in height order or to catalogue vinyl according to genre – and deliver manifold joys.
Then there’s clocking in, consciously paying attention without judgment. It might be listening to a piece of music, for example, and noting the times when the vocals kick in, how long the guitar solo lasts or when
the cello fades out.
This awareness needn’t follow a complicated routine or require untold accoutrements. It can be done in your way, at your pace and in your time – regardless of whether that’s by the 21st-century mechanised clock or the light and natural rhythm of the silvery Moon.
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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 016.