“I breathe in. I breathe out.” Siddharta sat under a tree and, after six years of harsh ascetic practices, realized that the simplicity of conscious breathing was the key to awareness. One might ask why is this so?
One is best off experiencing the answer for oneself, however the short answer is this:
- through the rhythmic mantra of “I am breathing in; I am breathing out,” the sense of self is drawn to the simple truth of the moment. In so doing, the fabrications around the current moment by which the sense of self is dramatized, fed, and reified in an ongoing way, is nulled. Through conscious breathing the phantasm of the self is dissolved!
- through the sensations of breathing, one experiences the tremendous flawless simplicity of life. Life is this breath, being alive is this breathing; and when the purpose of this form of life expression (incarnation) is complete, breath will stop, life in this form will stop. We will die. The simplicity is profound because conscious breathing is the experience of LIFE.
This Intermediate meditation is suited for anyone.
Downloadable podcast: Profound simplicity
The simple things in life are often the most authentic and meaningful. “Life is this breath” – very profound and true statement. Warm greetings, Sam 🙂
It is that simple, isn’t it!! Peace and light to you, Sam!
and to you 🌸
I am relearning to breathe again…thank you for this. mari
so glad! Reminds me of when I relearned to walk or use my left arm and hand. Trust your body and treat it well!
Thank you Donna… Like you I had to relearn how to walk also and use my left side … thank you so much for sharing. mari
It is amazing what we learn through an incarnation, isn’t it? We learn to let go, accept, as well as dare and be strong in the spirit. 🌸