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🌻 Damon's Breathing Garden

Sometimes our hearts and minds feel busy. We might feel worried, angry, sad, frustrated, nervous, or overwhelmed. When that happens, Damon invites you to slow down and take a few gentle breaths with him.

🏅Damon Approved™ · Big Feelings, Gentle Breaths
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💛Ready when you are

Inhale 4 seconds · Exhale 6 seconds · Repeat 5 times

Step 1

🌼 Smell the Flowers

Close your eyes if you feel comfortable. Imagine you are holding a beautiful bouquet of your favorite flowers. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose.

Inhale slowly... 1... 2... 3... 4...

Step 2

🕯️ Blow Out the Candles

Now imagine a birthday cake with candles glowing brightly. Take a slow breath out through your mouth.

Exhale slowly... 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6...

Check In With Your Body

How do you feel now?

  • ✨ How does my body feel?
  • ✨ How does my heart feel?
  • ✨ Do I feel a little calmer?
  • ✨ What do I need right now?

There is no right or wrong way to feel. Every feeling is welcome here.

A Note From Damon ❤️

"Sometimes when things felt hard, I learned that taking a deep breath helped me slow down and find my smile again. If you're having a tough day, try smelling the flowers and blowing out the candles with me."

Love, Damon
💛 Damon's Reminder
You are safe.
You are loved.
You are important.
You are stronger than you know.

And just like Damon, your light can shine even on difficult days.

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🏅 Damon Approved™

Big Feelings, Gentle Breaths

  • 🌻 Big Feelings, Gentle Breaths
  • 💛 Smell the Flowers
  • 🕯️ Blow Out the Candles
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