Ten-Second Formulas: Awakening Healing Resources
How long does it take to relax? It seems impossible but the an-swer is "ten seconds."

First, simply decide to relax. This is a purposeful change of consciousness. Second, take a deep breath. Third, exhale and relax. And that is it. This immediately activates the medicine within you. How could something this simple and this powerful be so easily overlooked? Perhaps it is hard to believe that some-thing so simple could have any value. In addition to shifting your physiology and turning on the healer within, this practice leads to the "accumulation of virtue" according to the ancient source.

You can do this practice frequently throughout the day if you wish. It requires almost no effort whatsoever. Unless you close your eyes during this moment of relaxation, no one will even know that you are doing it. You can even take relaxation breaks in the midst of business meetings or in the company of other people. If you can close your eyes even momentarily, you'll be able to relax even more deeply.