Through our breath, we connect to the world around us. When we inhale, the world rushes into our lungs. When we exhale, we off our breath back out into the world. Our breathing is an intimate interaction with our surroundings, like a meaningful exchange with a loved one. There is a give and take, an absorption and a response. With each complete breath, we take in what is around us, assimilate what nourishes us, and release what we don't need. Our breath is our constant conversation with the world. ~Yoga 365, Daily Wisdom for Life, On and Off the Mat by Susanna Harwood Rubin