In Genesis, God breathed the breath of life into Adam. Thus began humanity with that primordial breath, which has continued unbroken to this moment. Without breath or prana , there can be no life. Breath is Life ! The breath only exists in this eternal moment. Nowhere else. How conscious are you of that reality? How many breaths do you take in one day, one week,or one year? Out of that number, how many are you truly conscious of? Probably not many! We have become robotic about breathing even though it is the most essential thing in life. You can go some time without food. You can go without sleep, water and many other things for a while. How long can you go without breath?
When you feel anxious, fearful, or uncomfortable in any way, stop for a few moments and breathe deeply! You will feel better almost immediately. There is more than oxygen to your breath. There is peace , presence, and joy in it if you are conscious of your breath. It is your connection to the now which is life itself. It is the basis for almost all meditation practice. It is the easiest and quickest way to be religious in a genuine sense! It connects you to the One Life that we all share! Please cultivate a genuine respect and reverence for the breath which is a gift of Life. How long can you go without breathing? Try and see. That exercise will remind you of who is truly in charge of your life, which is really not yours. It is a gift from heaven!!!
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