Each morning, when walking through the lobby of our apartment building, we are greeted by two magnificent Buddha statues.

It's a wonderful way to start the day, but also serves as a beautiful reminder that no matter how busy life (or our apartment lobby) may get, that we can always close our eyes, take a few deep breaths, and access those higher alpha and theta brainwave signals - the ones responsible for overall better mood, a decrease in pain, and a stronger immune system (among many other benefits). Let's take some time to breathe deeply.

With special thanks to Sean Fargo of mindfulnessexercises.com for providing the script