When you really think about it...

When I sit and take notice, I suddenly focus on my breathing. I notice the rush of coolness in the back of my throat as I pull in a long breath, and I feel the sticky dryness left when the breath has passed, causing me to swallow to moisten it.

Today I notice how all of the air seems to pass through only one side of my nose, because of the cold that I can't seem to shake. The more I think about it the more it starts to bother me, and I have to force myself to take deeper, harder breaths to make sure my entire nose is being used to its full capacity.

Now that my nose is working again, I begin to think about how natural breathing is; a reflex. I marvel at how the body never forgets to draw breath. As I think this, I start worrying that my body will forget, because I find that I've actually been holding my breath. I can feel my heart pounding just a little bit harder, and I have to concentrate for a moment to calm myself until my breathing returns to normal.

Probably better left to reflex, over analyzing my breathing only disrupts the process!

Embracing the Beautiful Body

I have decided to take a bellydancing class in order to become more aware and accepting of my own sensuality. I have a beginner's video tape, and it is a lot more difficult that one would think to make one's body move in ways it simply never has before. And yet, when it does, it is liberating. The class will be the next step, as I will be moving my body in front of others, something I'm not sure I'll be comfortable with at first, but something I'm determined to become comfortable with.

Anyway, just wanted to share.

BTW: Have recently seen Hero and Vanity Fair. Both disappointing in their own ways, and yet both emotionally fulfilling as well. Would be interested to hear other peoples' opinions on these films.