What My Breath Taught Me This Year

As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the rhythm of it all, the quickened pace of spring, the fullness of summer, the quiet exhale of fall. Somewhere in that rhythm, there was a moment that changed my pace.

For me, it came not during a retreat or a grand adventure, but in the in-between, the quiet space between one breath and the next. I realized how often I was rushing toward what’s next, even in stillness. My mind was sprinting ahead while my body begged for pause. That’s when my breath became my teacher again, reminding me that life isn’t meant to be lived on fast forward. It’s meant to be felt, one inhale, one exhale at a time.

This year, I’m keeping the habit of morning breathing, just a few mindful moments before the day begins. It’s not long, but it’s enough to ground me, to remind me that I can meet the day with presence instead of pressure.

And I’m releasing the habit of filling every pause with productivity. There’s power in stillness. There’s wisdom in doing less. When I let go of the need to constantly “catch up,” I actually find myself arriving right on time.

As we step into a new season, I invite you to reflect:
What did your breath teach you this year?
Where did it slow you down, and where did it help you move forward with more intention?

Share your biggest shift. I’d love to hear what lessons your breath whispered to you in 2025.

Ready to explore more ways to breathe through reflection and renewal? Join me inside The Breath Sanctuary, where each month brings new guided practices to help you pause, reconnect, and grow.