This weeks assignment I found very enjoyable and relaxing.  Focusing on my breathing and the air flowing into and out of my lungs helped me to concentrate enough to keep most of my other thoughts out.  The few that crept in I was able to just let them pass without too much effort.  Personally, I see how this exercise can be quite benefical for me with my breathing.  At one point this week my chest was tight and I was having some trouble with my breathing.  I began this exercise and was able to visualize the air coming into my lungs and my lungs relaxing enough to benefit from it.  I was actually able to calm my breathing down enough that I didn't need my medicine.  I am not saying that this would work all of the time, but for this situation, it did.  I had rushed too much and was very tight and out of breath.  This helped me relax, slow down my breathing and get control of the situation.  I am planning on practicing this exercise more.