In The Flow

When we continually breathe with awareness , we begin to get the sneaking suspicion that oxygen behaves more like a liquid than a gas.

It flows into our lungs , cascades into the capillaries , flooding every cell.

A continual rain of blessings ...this torrent of oxygen . 

And then it unites with our next best friend , hydrogen , to form the water molecule .

We human animals are immersed , floating in oxygen .

It is rejuvenating , renewing , healing, cleansing ...breath by breath .

It's an elixir , a free fountain of youth .

Bringing us into essential equilibrium .

Bathing this body in atmospheric Light .

Today , I was riding as fast as i could , along the coast road , for 2+ hours , in the tropical sun , no clouds , strong trades , hilly , the middle section of the Ironman course  .

I had 2 bike bottles with me , but i only took a couple sips of water the entire ride , 35 miles.

Breaking all the hydration rules that I preach to the cross country team .

I stayed focused on every breath , the quality , the subtleties of the inhale & exhale...uphill downhill .

I wasn't  thirsty , it was as if I was drinking oxygen .

Breathe as if your life depended on it .