Other times, I can't be bothered breathing. It's such a massive effort. In, out, heave-ho. Breathing out is okay, it just whooshes out, but breathing in - forget about it! So you slow it down, postpone inhaling for as long as possible - but all that this leads to is breathlessness and tiredness, as when one forgets to breathe. You have to take big gasping breaths so your brain doesn't die, leaving one more tired than one was to begin with. Such a waste of energy.
Another phenomenon that disrupts this automated air-delivery system is thinking about it. That is, when you start thinking about each breath, in and out, and suddenly you have to force yourself to keep breathing because it has turned into a conscious thing. And then you freak because you think, "Will I have to keep reminding myself to breathe forever? What about in my sleep? I shall perish, no two ways about it!"
And then you get over it.
Life is a bit like that.
Peace and love,
S.
As if you forget to breathe.
ReplyDeleteWell, sometimes I'm too distracted to breathe. Like when I'm walking past a mirror and catch a glimpse of my reflection. Or when I'm so stressed about something I don't realise I've stopped breathing. IT'S POSSIBLE :p
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