Can I Take One Conscious Breath?

If i have a choice asyself, am i able to take attention away from the mind? Because the mind, as you know, is very cunning and tricky. It will come up with all kinds of reasons why it is not a good idea to step out of the mind. But if your some awareness there, then you can see whatever reason the mind gives you, its just a way to stay in control. And then say, ok, let me strie. Iam able to take one conscious breath right now. That's a big win. One conscious breath brings about a small gap in the mind stream and brings about a deepening.