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The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard

The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard

The Quiet Power of the Long Exhale (Repost)

Oct 17, 2026 · 11m

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In this meditation, I invite you to work gently with the breath through 7/11 breathing , a practice that rests in the quiet power of the long exhale. We begin by noticing how even a small extension of the out-breath can lead the body toward deep calm. This practice is never forced. The breath is lengthened only to a point that feels natural and comfortable, allowing ease rather than effort to guide us. As we settle into a grounded seated position, awareness rests with breathing in peace and breathing out stress. A few short cycles of 7/11 breathing help the body soften, bringing attention back to a place of stillness and balance. Silence then allows the breath to find its own rhythm. This…