Sue, Kare & Maulitta, Thank you all for your kind words; I am so glad the article was of some use to each of you. Kare, I love the notion of a micro-oasis, something we all can benefit from, and a great visual.

Michele, I am so glad you have found the article to be of use; I know breathing changed my life and it sounds like you are enjoying some changes too. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, I appreciate it. Lesley

Anna, Kathy, So glad this article has relevance for you both; it is easy to get caught up in the maelstrom of daily life and forget to look after ourselves. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Lesley

Thanks Zita, and a great idea to print out the article - that approach often works for me.

Peggy, Thanks for checking out the article. Great guess about white space - no noise (either real or imagined). It took me a long time to love the silence but it definitely helps.

Hi Carlanne, Thanks for reading the article. It's important to stay warm - it helps the body stay relaxed and allows you to better reduce stress. There are great yoga teachers who would not turn you into a pretzel but it may take some searching. If you want to send me a message off this board and tell me where you live, I may be able to make a recommendation.

Paula, Thanks for sharing your own positive experiences of breathing - I never knew what I was missing till I learned how to breathe!!

Darla, You are so observant - I always find big chunks of type overpowering and try to consciously create space when I write. Thanks for noticing.

Kate, Sorry to hear abot your backache - I hope these simple moves will relieve that. There is definitely much more to say on "white space" - which I plan to do in other articles. For now, let me describe it as swimming in the silence within...

Thanks Elizabeth,

It is important to find tools that enhance your life rather than add to your to-do list. I am glad you found the article helpful.

Lesley