How much can a human being handle?
I mean, in regards to stress.
I decided to blog right in the middle of what feels like an incredibly stressful day to me. I'm at my limit - I feel.
All of the things most important ot me are being either nominally or extremely threatened. That makes me go into fight mode - to want to protect what I'm connected to.
My blood is pounding, I feel very close to tears and ... here is my essential issue, I'm breathing shallowly again.
What is it with life and breathing?
They are so (this seems obvious) interconnected.
Why is the first thing that I'm willing to sacrifice - breathing- the thing that is essential to my "getting through" the struggles.
I wonder if I'm alone in this.
Are there people who, when feeling stressed, immediately begin breathing deeper so as to help them cope better?
I should learn how to do this.
I'll bet it helps with thinking more clearly.
Evidently writing helps too.
I'm starting to calm down.
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There is a German worship song which goes: "Heiliger Geist, komm wirke unter uns, mit Freiheit und mit Macht, mit Liebe und mit Kraft... (Chorus) Atem Gottes, Atem Gottes, komm wirke unter uns". I don't know if you know it, but I love the way the Holy Spirit is referred to as the Breath of God.
I find when I am stressed I do not turn to the one who provides me with everything I need, including air. God's holy spirit is like breathing. Maybe when you are stressed you could try imagining that God is breathing out when you breathe in. I know it helps me!
Love to you all from Germany, where Aslan is on the move!
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