my first awakened me
daily ones sustained me
flutteringly fast ones escalated my anxiety
deep, intentional ones calmed me
shallow ones generally got me through the day
focused ones had me reflect on my shit
roughly 25,000 times a day
normal means breathing for my life
i don’t control it
it controls me
awake or asleep
the day will come
when no craving for air exists
when i’ll take my last breath
and i will be at peace
I Write Her 
Yes. How we breathe says so much about where we are in life.
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Also true! Thanks for reading, VJ!
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Welcome
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So beautiful and so deep. Really makes you think
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Thank you! I’m glad it’s give you the deserve for more reflection. :)
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Each breath something we should be thankful for. Lovely way to see life.
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Agreed! Life is a gift! Thanks, Diana. :)
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So much depth in your lines, Susi! Brava!
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<3 Thanks so much for this praise, Dear!
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You’re most welcome, Susi!
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Wow! Such a beautiful piece
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‘when no craving for air exists’ what a brilliant line!
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<3 Thanks so much, Violet! That is my favorite line in this piece. :)
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This made me pause and actually notice my own breathing…
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I’m happy to have inspired that. May it have had a healing effect. Thanks, Nathi.
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Thank you for creating space for that, Susi! And wishing you a relaxing weekend ahead😇
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Happy to, Nathi! :) Thanks!
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