Slow Down Sunday

Before the rush of headlines, notifications, and the quiet panic of to-do lists, there is a simple offering that costs nothing and changes everything: five minutes of conscious breath. Sit as the kettle hums or the coffee brews. Let your hands cradle the cup — its warmth an anchor to the present. Inhale slowly through your nose. Feel your ribs widen, your chest lift. Hold for a moment. Exhale through your mouth, long and steady, as if you’re setting the air down gently. Five