Title: Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation

1. Introduction: Describes mindfulness practice

2.  A Journal of the Breathing Exercises (this part has 1,834 words)

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

3. Discussion: Integrates the breathing exercises with literature. Key sources used are listed below:

Fisher, R., & Shapiro, D. (2006).  Beyond reason: Using emotions as you negotiate. London, England: Penguin Books.

Hanh, T. N. (1999). The miracle of mindfulness: An Introduction to the practice of meditation (M. Ho, Trans.). Boston, MA: Beacon Press. (Original work published 1953).

Salzberg, S. (2002). Loving kindness: The revolutionary art of happiness. Boston, MA: Shambhala.

Tart, C. (1994). Living the mindful life.  Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.

Wilmot, W., & Hocker, J. (2010). Interpersonal conflict. New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Word count: 4,091 (13.6 pages)