There is a constant commentary going on in our mind. Listen to it.

What is the quality of our commentary?

Are we offering a critique or a judgment? Do we feel positive and confident? Or negative and self-defeating? Do we believe that our body should look a certain way to conform to a standard of beauty, that we should play a certain role, and that we should have a certain level of material wealth or financial income?

What belief systems do we hold on to that direct our emotional energy and influence our feelings? How have they impacted our relationships?

The theme for this podcast episode is thoughtful patterns and habits— using the present moment awareness of this breath to create mindful patterns of thought that become thoughtful habits.

We move through life with thoughtful patterns and habits so that we are listening instead of speaking, offering instead of asking, and complimenting instead of criticizing.