, New Zealand

By the sea

The rhythm hypnotic

By Kenny Mah

The waves wash over the shore. Rushing forward and rolling back. The sound is crash and whoosh. The rhythm hypnotic.

Here, try this: Sit in a comfortable position. (Forget about the right pose — there is no such thing if you are not comfortable. This isn’t yoga. This isn’t a physician’s practice. This is only you and an empty room. Just get comfortable.)

Keep your back straight. Close your eyes. Relax. Just breathe.

That’s right. Just breathe.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Relax.

Take a deeper breath.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Repeat.

Learn to breathe again. With a smile on your beautiful face. Breathe.

Would that we all live by the sea, would that our spirits soar with its song.