~Breathing in is called inspiration. It allows us to give birth to new ideas and emotions.
~Breathing out is called expiration. It allows us to release old ideas and emotions.
Like the tides, it is best when breathing is more or less balanced.
Sharp out breaths through sighs are an attempt to avoid feeling. It is an attempt to push something away that we do not want to either let go of or we do not want to experience feeling. It also prevents full inspiration.
The exhale needs to be soft and gentle like a whisper. Soft enough to avoid disturbing the scales on butterfly wings. Soft enough to release without forcing.
So now I work to slow down my out breath, feeling and allowing the old emotions and ideas to die, while recognizing them as best as I can. This allows a deeper in breath, as well.
Balancing the breath through having an equal time and velocity to the in and out breaths (inspiration ~ expiration) allows for a greater presence in the moment. This also builds less friction, creating fewer charges. There is less resistance to receiving new ideas through inspiration and it allows us to let go of the things which no longer serve us, through expiration.
It is hard to breathe in if we have not fully exhaled.
Namaste.
unfiltered from the heart 
So true Tiffany and perfect for me at a time when I often find myself short of breath or feeling as though I don’t have enough air in my lungs. Breathing should be as natural as the tides, you’re right, and yet it’s a work of art I’m still mastering in finding the right flow. Thank you for this. 🙂
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Miriam, yes, if breathing were easy we’d not new to be reminded to breathe. So many of my clients hold their breath… My tendency is to sigh. I see now why. Glad you were able to benefit! Much love! Tiffany
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Absolutely. Always love reading your words ♡
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❤️❤️❤️ And me yours, so much inspiration!
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Aw, thanks. Hugs to you! xox
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And hugs back!
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Tiff, this is beautiful advice. I will join you in refocusing on balanced breathing. I feel at rest when I get that synced. My whole life, I’ve been a breath ‘holder’ – like subconsciously waiting for the other shoe to drop. Most times, not even aware I’m doing it. D has to say, ‘breathe, Rita’
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Rita, oh I so relate to the “other shoe to drop” feeling and holding my breath (in), sighing to take off the pressure. Glad you found something here to help you! Much love, Tiffany
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You always help darling
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Oh, thank you for that! It helps me through the next hurdle to know. ❤️
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❤️❤️
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Thank you for this! I am learning that balance is important as I let go of and even grieve the old me me all the while starting this new journey of self-discovery. JoMell is still in shock, who the hell is this guy? I’m asking the same question but with much less grief and much more joy!
Love always and forever, 😊😆❤❤❤ Ken
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Ken, what a lovely reply! Keep on keeping on. JoMell will hopefully see the light. Glad you found something here, I almost didn’t share. Much love, Tiffany
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A very calming and insightful post, Tiffany. It may double as my meditation for the day. 😉 I like the thought of a full, cleansing exhale leading to deeper inspiration of breath and thought.
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Michael, you never cease to amaze me. I’m impressed that you’re doing morning meditations and it’s great to hear I’ve given you some ideas. I hope you found some deep inspiration. ❤️ Tiffany
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Beautiful thought!!
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Thank you, Vic! Nice to hear from you. I’m behind in reading, can’t wait to get back to your work. Always hot!
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Thanks! No worries. Life is life. 🙂 It’s nice to read you when you post. Always insightful!
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Isn’t it tragic that we don’t even know how to breathe properly?
Great post! 🙂
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Thank you! Yes, and yet it’s easy to form bad habits…
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