Peace Breathing by Jennifer Kim

Peace Breathing

by Jennifer Kim

Every breath is an opportunity for peace. If only more people realized this, many things could change. The world could change.

As our most fundamental life source, breath itself connects us with great nature while simultaneously supporting the functions of every living cell in the body. Slow and deep breathing helps bring the functions of the body into harmonious balance. With better breathing comes better health.

Peace Breathing begins with the foundation of healthy breathing and integrates it with the powerful energy of thought, creating the expansive energy of deep peace and connecting us with the great harmony of the universe. We are constantly creating, storing and sending out energy based on our thoughts. A thick, heavy layer of negative energy created by human beings has accumulated throughout history up to the present. Our world is increasingly experiencing tragedy and disaster as a result. Just as human beings have created negative energy, we can – in this very moment – create beautiful, healing energy filled with peace, harmony and love. The power of this positive energy is enormous, much greater than the power of negativity. It helps clear away old negative energy and opens us up to limitless possibilities for a bright future. The need for this strong positive energy has never been more critical.

The idea behind Peace Breathing begins with the energy and rhythm of breath, connecting it to thoughts that produce bright, positive, light-filled energy. The Peace Breathing method is both simple and profound. You can try it right now. As you breathe in, think world; as you breathe out, think peace. Continue breathing word….peace, world… peace, world… peace…. Peace Breathing is a meditative practice of quiet contemplation. When you set aside time to close your eyes and Peace Breathe, you experience stillness and wholeness as you connect with your deeper self. Peace Breathing is also a practice of moving meditation. When you Peace Breathe with your eyes open during daily activities like walking, cooking, driving or waiting, the deep energy of peace brings balance, clarity and mindfulness into the moment. When you Peace Breathe in bed

before falling asleep, you allow deep relaxation and a sense of calm to gently flow through your mind and body. In these ways, Peace Breathing helps to alleviate stress and anxiety while building self confidence as you harmonize with the energy of peace.

Moreover, when you Peace Breathe you send the expansive energy of peace out to the world. Peace Breathing uplifts your own energy while at the same time, contributes healthy, bright and harmonious energy to all humanity, great nature and all living things. When enough people generate this type of energy on a regular basis, peace will become more natural to us. In time, peace and harmony will flourish in families, communities, societies and finally, throughout our precious planet.

Peace Breathing was developed by the founder of The Peace School, Grand Master MyungSu YuSung Kim. A master of meditation, yoga and traditional martial art from a young age, Grand Master Kim couldn’t rest until he found a form of meditation that people from all walks of life could easily practice in today’s world. After spending decades researching science, anatomy, spirituality and various methods of meditation, and seeking inwardly through many hours of disciplined meditation each day, the simple practice of Peace Breathing came to him. To this day, Peace Breathing is integrated into The Peace School’s practices of yoga and traditional martial art, and is shared in stress management workshops for businesses and schools. The Peace School also offers an online course in Peace Breathing Meditation.

Engaging stories that illustrate the benefits of Peace Breathing are found in the book, Peace Breathing: Lessons on Achieving Peace in Everyday Life. The book was written by Grand Master Kim’s son, Master Charles Kim, who has served as president of The Peace School since his father’s passing in 1999. Growing up in a family of meditators, teaching and running The Peace School and having a demanding IT career for over 30 years have given Master Kim a unique perspective and great insight into peace for the modern world. His inspiring stories give examples from nature and everyday life that are, like Peace Breathing, easy to understand and put into practice.

Young or old, whatever culture or circumstance, we are all breathing. Let’s Peace Breathe for our own peace of mind and for the peace of our world. We can do it anywhere, anytime. Inhale world, exhale peace. So simple. So impactful for ourselves and for the planet.

Jennifer Kim is an instructor at The Peace School with classes including Peace Breathing Meditation, Peace Yoga, Self-Defense for Women Classes; Senior, School, Community and Corporate Programs; Peace Day.