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| "You are where you need to be. Just take a deep breath.” ― Lana Parilla |
Ever notice how, shortly before challenge, we stop and inhale a deep breath? Perhaps in a subconscious effort to gather ourselves beforehand and exhale whatever antagonist anxieties that exist. Or, to momentarily brace ourselves in full anticipation of the task at hand. Ever notice how, upon completion, we take that same deep breath? As if to signal a much-needed sigh of relief. That, in itself, shows me the importance of breathing, expelling.
Not only in the beginning and ending of personal journey, but throughout the entire process.
I am a habitual thinker. I thoroughly process a variety of thought more often than the average person. While it bodes well in certain areas such as writing, education, and spirituality, it rarely translates substantially in everyday life. I over-analyze, at times. Once you add this truth to the fact that I am a Scorpio, of an intense nature, and one can see how easily it is for me to dwell on things. Sometimes, to the point where I am without realization.
The same as breathing, I suppose. Although it's a natural act, one that we cannot live without, it hardly takes responsibility for our well-being, maintaining faith and perspective. Protecting the heart, navigating the mind, and avoid placing too much emphasis on insignificant matter. So, nowadays, amid the tendency to become stressed over inconvenience, I reach deep within myself and hold steadfast to my protagonist anchor in this world.
I breathe.
That's a nice quote.
ReplyDeleteGood point, at times we lose sight of the simplest things in life. I suppose to be in control of something as natural as your own breathing pattern, sometimes it's rather prudent to make certain changes from within first in order to adjustment and cope better.
As I always say, the little things are what matters the most in life. Or, as you say, the simpler things.
DeleteAdd breathing to that list.
Interesting post as usual. We use to know each other and somehow I feel as if this was for me. Maybe, maybe not. but I agree with what you said "Once you add this truth to the fact that I am a Scorpio, of an intense nature, and one can see how easily it is for me to dwell on things. Sometimes, to the point where I am without realization."
ReplyDeleteMaybe, maybe not.
DeleteHmm.
I was just posting on FB a line from one of India Arie's songs....that no matter how busy we are to stop and smell the roses.....appreciate the little things and yes that includes breathing. :-)
ReplyDeleteNice post...
ReplyDeleteI find that I do my "best" breathing when I am in the company of self.
Love for a great day.
Sometimes we do not know how to deal with simple. we do not breathe to appreciate.
ReplyDeleteDOPE: "...maintaining faith and perspective. Protecting the heart, navigating the mind, and avoid placing too much emphasis on insignificant matter." - I can dig it.
Its easy to obssess and not so easy to just be. kind of crazy.
Great Post.
I don't know how I stumbled across this today, but I am glad I did.
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