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A call to action: Let's take back our calm

Byizoldast
So many of us all over the world are feeling squeezed in a pressure cooker.  So, I am calling for a moment of breathing all together. Are you willing?
I invite everyone who reads this to join in and share it wide. 
This afternoon at say five pm (EST)? Who will stop what they are doing and do some military breathing* with me? 
If you want take back your calm, comment here. I will post it live here and guide it. 
Share this if you want. Let’s take back some of our calm all together. 
I send you peace. 
Here is the link tot he facebook post where I will be guiding the breathwork
https://www.facebook.com/izolda.trakhtenberg/posts/10153313460779895?ref=notif&notif_t=like
*Military breathing is a stress-reduction technique used by first responders and people in the military to remain calm in high stress situations.

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