Breathe  |  Issue 029
Change is constant. Mostly, it’s slow, almost imperceptible and then
one day makes its presence felt in an unexpected moment. Occasionally, it’s so swift the very ground seems to give way.
This is perhaps especially so when it comes to the person who raised you or someone who helped shape your life. Think of a seemingly indestructible parent lifting heavy garden pots as though they were bags of sugar or running to the bus faster than Usain Bolt could ever hit the 100m mark. One day, you notice those pots are now on wheels and the sprint is a stroll. It can hit hard – a sign of a time when the lines between cared for and carer might become blurred. Sometimes, the obfuscation of roles happens overnight. An out-of-the-blue illness or accident brings irreversible change. But whether gradual or sudden, the altered state can cause distress and confusion for both parties.
It takes honesty, understanding and a good sprinkling of humour to negotiate this delicate and challenging transition, but it can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences and bring a renewed sense of bonding and intimacy as well as surprising insights into one’s own strength and the fortitude of loved ones. The important thing is to try to avoid chastisement if tempers fray, to keep a close eye on one’s own physical and mental wellbeing and not to be afraid to ask for help.
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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 029.