Recently I’ve read the etymology of the word spirit and I found out that it comes from the latin word spirare which means breathe.
I was fascinated by this and I was immediately reminded of the practice of meditation and how paying close attention to the breath can bring a feeling of comfort and ease.
The breath is often neglected and we usually forget that we’re even breathing. But it is an essential principle of our lives and I believe that forming a strong connection with it can help us tremendously.
In a sense, the breath really is our spirit.