Box Breathing: The Art of Contemplative Frustration

Box breathing is a technique used to induce a sense of zen in the most stressed of individuals. It's not actually breathing through a box, but rather, breathing through a mental box.

Here's how it works:

• Breathe in deeply through your nose.
• Hold your breath for 4 counts.
• Breathe out slowly through your mouth.
• Hold your breath again for 4 counts.
• Breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth, and so on.

Sounds simple, right? But don't be fooled, my friend, it's not that easy. It takes practice, focus, and a healthy dose of desperation.

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