“We can learn to trust ourselves by inquiring within. To practice doing this, sit quietly, close your eyes, and for a minute focus your attention on your breathing. Gently visualize your inner wisdom as a graceful butterfly. Admire her beauty, and encourage your butterfly to sit on your shoulder and whisper her wisdom in your ear. Be still and listen.” StillsEyeAttentionPracticeFocusMinutesReflectionEarsShouldersAdmireBreathingButterflyHer BeautyInquiring Book:The Woman's Book of Courage: Meditations for Empowerment and Peace of Mind Source: The Woman's Book of Courage: Meditations for Empowerment and Peace of Mind
“I get terrible butterflies. Before I go onstage, I'll have to freak out for five minutes. I scream. It seems to help!” HelpingSeemsFiveMinutesTerribleScreamFreakButterflyFive MinutesI Get Butterflies Author:Josh Groban
“I get butterflies just like everyone else. So I meditate for at least ten minutes before I perform. I breathe in and out slowly for ten minutes, and that literally helps me slow my heart rate and relax.” HeartHelpingMinutesMy HeartTenRateBreatheHelp MeRelaxButterflyHeart RateI Get Butterflies Author:Matthew Moy