
This fear of the sudden stop has prevented me from finding the focus on breathing to be an effective pre-meditative relaxation technique. The minute I sit down, straighten my back, plant my feet and dutifully turn my attention to my breathing, I discover that I am not, in fact, getting enough air. Panic sets in and my breaths become increasingly shallow and rapid and ... I'm gasping just thinking about it.
My goal with www.dabble-u.com, is to help people engage with their interests long enough to allow those interests to change them in some way. Dabble ducks feed from whatever is available just below the surface of the water - dipping in just long enough to grab their meal. But it is a meal. What they find there in the shallows is enough to feed them, to sustain them, and to nurture their growth. It makes sense for me to spend a few days dabbling in "breathing." After all, it's kind of at the center of everything I do. I will be contacting some people I know who are in the "business of breathing," while reading, studying, watching, experimenting, and - with any luck - figuring out how to breathe in a way that deepens my connection to life. If you have any thoughts, or want to join me on this Dabble exploration, please comment below.