Quote by Stephen Richards

One can observe that such changes in the breath are the direct result of your reaction to thoughts. If you can simply dismiss the thoughts by giving them no value then the breathing will find its own medium and become subtle.

One can observe that such changes in the breath are the dire

Summary

This quote suggests that fluctuations in our breath are influenced by our reactions to thoughts. It implies that if we can learn to disregard or not attach importance to our thoughts, our breath will naturally find a balanced and gentle rhythm. In other words, by minimizing the impact of our thoughts, we can attain a state of calmness and tranquility in our breathing.

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