Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out…

This is nice, I feel calm now, just a car passing and it won’t be long. Was that one of the kids…? No, it’s just something else that doesn’t matter…. The swami said so… Just don’t think.... Oh no, I’m thinking. Let this thought go and breath.

Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out…

That’s better, staying calm and relaxing... That’s what the man said, just concentrate on the breathing.... Am I forcing it or is it happening…? Can’t be sure… Feels odd, maybe I am forcing it... What’s that at the door? Just the cat... Please go away and stop that scratching… Oh yes, just think of the breathing.

Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in…

This is better, no thinking about anything, or just thinking at all... He didn’t think when he dropped it… Idiot… Am I thinking about thinking…? Oh, I am.

Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in…

He said it… I hope your man appreciates you... What a thing to say... He said it with a wink... James used to wink like that… On the harbour… Hope that wasn’t nerves, but a show of confidence... Did she notice…? Not sure. It doesn’t matter and if she did, then… Oh, I’m thinking...!

Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out, breathing in…

He must be Jame’s age… Looks younger… He’s a widow… ‘Are you married…’ odd question to start with, but he looked odd. I could tell he was alone. Poor man. I was only being nice to him; first day in a yoga class and talking to anyone. I think there must be more lonely men than women... Some women are lonely but desperate, before hitting the wall…. I look good, still, if I’m getting those comments... That dog has started barking... Oh, I’m thinking again!

Breathing in