Those of you who follow my daily dose of #micropoetry know that my region is currently experiencing air quality issues…again. So my recent writing is all about air, and how much I enjoy breathing. In that vein, today’s blog post, “In with the Calm” is my meditative thought for #FridayPhilosophy.

“You honestly expect me to breathe in a world without air?” – Renee Ahdieh

“Breathe with unconditional breath
the unconditioned air.” – Wendell Berry

“Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours.” – Swedish Proverb

“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

“Breathe and don’t try to be perfect.” – Nicole Kidman

“Meditation is a universal practice, and our breath is a universal language.” – Heidi M. Morrison

“What excites me is just taking some time to breathe in life. The mundane is very exciting.” – Viola Davis

“The air of ideas is the only air worth breathing.” – Edith Wharton