Ever notice how some things in life don’t attract much attention until they aren’t available anymore? Breathing is like that. I go along through my day, week, life, breathing regularly without taking much notice. Then suddenly I get bronchitis and every breath seems to have my full attention.
Then there are the things that rely on being able to breathe that suddenly seem so challenging, breathing meditation for example. I found it very hard to watch my breath without bringing about more coughing and distress than I was already experiencing.
Some things that I use every day, such as the television, my cell phone and computer, I don’t seem to miss very much when I have to go without them for a given period. Being without them can even be like a little vacation. Breathing is definitely not one of those things.
