Here is a practice for cultivating joy that you can use anytime and anywhere. You can do the entire practice in just eight breaths, or you can spend a few minutes on each exercise before moving on. Each breath has a single word to help you remember how to focus your attention. Breath (In/out) Body (In/out) Release (In/out) Love (In/out) Craving (In/out) Letting go (In/out) Alive (In/out) Beauty (In/out)

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