In today's society, it is very easy to get caught up in everything. We try to fit as much into a day as we can. With everything we try to do, we often forget to take a breath and see the world around us. If we take a step back, we might realize some of the things we get caught up in aren't important. Sometimes a breather is all you need to find what is important to you.

With societal pressures, I believe we want to accomplish as much as we can. We get caught up in quantity, not quality. We think we are putting our best work out there because of the number, but we really are just pushing out content that lacks amazing qualities. It's hard to take a step back and decide where we should place our energy. We have to prioritize what is important and what can be pushed to the side. Yet when we step back and breathe, we find what we truly desire. Then we are able to create the quality content we want to put out into the world.

I also think we are scared of idle time. People perceive personal time as something negative. We all need time to ourselves to just breathe. When we are constantly buzzing around, we ignore our mental needs. We all feel stress. We all feel the pressure of those around us. When we have a chance to step back and breathe, we can relax our mind and bring it to peace. In that time of tranquility, it is easier to reevaluate our days and cut out all of the negativity. We need to allow that empty time and not make it out to be bad.

Breathing also allows us to regulate ourselves. From meditation and yoga to running and lifting, breathing allows us to clear our mind. The intake of oxygen fills our lungs and feeds our brain. When we focus on the inhale and the exhale, we become fully aware of ourselves. We feel everything, and we are aware of everything. It clears our thoughts and allows only the important ones to flourish. When that is the mindset we are in, we radiate positive energy into our world.

Amit Ray once said: "Breath is the finest gift of nature. Be grateful for this wonderful gift." This quote really shows the importance of breathing. When we realize how truly amazing breathing can be for us, we are granted the positivity it brings for our whole life. In allows us to live, but it also allows us to be ourselves. It can help us learn what is important to us, and it can help us to live in a positive mindset. When in times of stress and urgency, don't forget to breathe! Sometimes a few deep breathes is all you need.