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Letters From Lisa

Take 5 minutes with me this December

12/17/2025

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Before you scroll any further, let’s pause for just a moment.
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Take a breath in…
and a breath out.
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That’s it.
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You’ve already started.
This month, I wanted to offer you simple gifts—something you can return to anytime you feel rushed, tense, or overwhelmed. It’s a breathing practice called box breathing, and I walk you through it in a short video (less than five minutes).
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Start with the Breath​
Box breathing is easy to follow.
You imagine the shape of a box—four equal sides.
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  • Inhale along one side

  • Pause at the corner

  • Exhale along the next side

  • Pause again

The inhale and the exhale are the same length.
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You choose the count.
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You choose the pace.
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Even one or two rounds can help your body settle and your mind refocus.
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Watch & Breathe With Me​
Rather than reading about it, I invite you to experience it.
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 Watch the short video here:

​You can listen, breathe along, or simply let it guide you back into your body.
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It’s a practice you can use:
  • Before heading out onto icy sidewalks

  • In the middle of a busy day

  • When your thoughts feel scattered

  • Or anytime you need a reset

A Small Practice That Fits Real Life​
You don’t need more time.
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You don’t need special equipment.
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Just your breath—and a few quiet moments.
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If this video supports you, feel free to share it with someone who could use a steady breath this season.​
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As we move through the holiday season, please know that I’m thinking of you. I hope this small breathing practice offers a moment of calm, steadiness, and care—whenever you need it.
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Be well and happy breathing (and moving),
Lisa
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