Ivana Separovic

On average, we take around 20,000 breaths a day. Over 70 years, that adds up to more than 500 million breaths.

And yet, most of the time, we barely notice them.

So today, let’s take a moment to appreciate our lungs for everything they do for us every single second, including right now.

Take a deep inhale through your nose and count to five. Then take one more short inhale at the top and hold for a moment.

Exhale slowly through your mouth and count to seven. Then exhale just a little bit more and pause before inhaling again.

Feel your lungs expanding and contracting, and quietly say thank you.

And notice this: how often does taking one deep inhale and exhale make things feel just a little bit better?

56 Days of Gratitude – Day 1

A friend of mine said the other day, “Positivity is always welcome.” It made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Without realizing it, he inspired me to share a bit of positivity with the world every week.

We live in times when it’s all too easy to notice what’s wrong. And there are many things in this world that do feel wrong. But noticing what’s good—that takes effort.

Today, I’m grateful for something simple, yet so important: photographs.