The Way of the Wizard: Twenty Spiritual Lessons for Creating the Life You Want
by Deepak Chopra
"Be alert to those brief moments during the day when you experience your fundamental self behind a breath, a feeling, a sensation. Before you jump out of bed tomorrow, see if you can catch the fleeting hint of being, pure and simple, before the mind starts chattering."
"It doesn't matter whether the incident was petty or serious, what you're after is the lingering emotion. Bring a vivid picture of this incident to mind and allow yourself to experience the feelings that went along with it. Now notice your breathing — it will no longer be easy. Depending on the kind of emotion you were recalling, your breath will have turned ragged or shallow; you might even find yourself gasping or holding your breath. These changes reflect the fact that the breath is a faithful mirror of the thinking process, and particularly of any remembered emotion."