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What we call 'I' is just a swinging door, which moves when we inha

What we call ‘I’ is just a swinging door, which moves when we inhale and when we exhale. – Shunryu Suzuki

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Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer. – Shunryu Suzuki

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As a fire blazes brightly when the covering of ash over it is scattered by the wind, the divine fire within the body shines in all its majesty when the ashes of desire are scattered by the practice of pranayama. – B.K.S. Iyengar

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What can we do but keep on breathing in and out, modest and willing, and in our places? – Mary Oliver

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There is one way of breathing that is shameful and constricted. Then, there’s another way: a breath of love that takes you all the way to infinity. – Rumi

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Learn how to exhale, the inhale will take care of itself. – Carla Melucci Ardito

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