Breath and breathing

Breath is related to the Holy Spirit. The importance of the way we breathe cannot be overstated, since by the controlling of the breath many emotional symptoms can be helped if not completely overcome. Breathing, what exactly is it? It is the taking in of oxygen for the functioning of the physical body. It also has an effect on the nerves of the body, since the breath is of the Holy Spirit and is indeed the sacred Fire in physical form.

Without breath there is no physical Life. If there is no physical, then no mental, emotional or etheric either. Without breathing it is impossible to live on the physical plane.

In Yoga, there are branches which focus on breath and breathing called pranayama. Using these, the yogi can purify the breath to such an extent that he can impact various functions of the body by sending the purified breath along the nerve channels and then he is able to control how his heart beats etc. This is just a rough explanation of the fact surrounding breath control.

So, by controlling how fast or slow the breathing is also controls the thoughts that are generated. You can try this for yourself. Breathe normally and notice the thoughts as they come into the mind. Now breathe 5 breaths a minute and notice how the number of thoughts decreases. You can also hold your breath and just sit and observe the thought process. If you can maintain that state of no breath, you would find no thought as well.

It has been said if the mind can be made to flow uninterruptedly toward the same object for 12 seconds – this may be called concentration. If the mind can continue in that concentration for 12 times 12 seconds (i.e Two minutes and 24 secs) this may be called meditation. If the mind can continue in that meditation for 12 times 2 minutes and 24 secs – (i.e. 28 minutes and forty eight seconds) this will be the lower samadhi and if the lower samadhi can be maintained for 12 times that period (i.e. five hours forty five minutes and  thirty six secs this will lead to nirvikalpa s(seedless) samadhi.

Yet, it is possible to reach through to your I AM Presence in a much faster way just by the desire and the will to cause oneself to strive and push through the present awareness of the I AM Presence and to keep pushing through successive stages. Remember there are 33 levels for you to get through to, just as there are 33 levels of the etheric plane. You can also apprentice yourself to an Ascended Master by giving calls and singing songs to the Ascended Master. Which one?

Try Jesus the Christ. Talk to Jesus, give his decrees sing his songs. Draw night to Him and He will draw nigh to you. If you prefer Shiva, sing the bhajans, sing songs to Him, give his mantras such as Om Tryambakam yejamahe , Sugandim pushti vardhanam uruaru kamiva bandhanan mrityor mokshiya mamritat. Listen to Mark Prophet for the pronunciation.