03/16/2026
Renewal
Can we breathe in and enjoy the air as it changes into spring? The world is in renewal and we get to watch as trees that looked gnarled and bare recover with buds of promise. We never tire of this wonder. The science behind it astonishes. The Creator who dresses the seasons is genius. The more we know about the world around us the more we know the Creator, and even ourselves. Our connection to nature is on an Avatar type level, even if we do not know it.
Nature, like relationships, is a co-regulator. Countless documentaries and books give evidence to our never ending fascination and our relationship with nature. So go ahead and breathe in life as the world is renewed. Enjoying the breath is crucial to reaping the benefits of deep breathing. On the other hand forced deep breath has been shown to be counter productive.
I love a deep breath especially in nature. I love breathing in the rain, the cold air, honeysuckles are absolutely scandalous, and breathing in strawberries in their appointed time is pure pleasure. As the world revives and resurrection is around the corner, I can’t help to think of breathing in coffee. Surely the smell of resurrection!
Deep breathing with intent is a powerful regulator. The book Breath by James Nestor is a wonderful resource on the research and benefits of practiced breathing. The Nature Fix by Florence Williams is a fascinating study on our relationship with nature. This spring you are invited to breathe, enjoy, renew.
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