Breath Is the Voice of Your Soul: A Gentle Reminder from a Cup of Tea
- Mysti Pagonis
- Apr 9, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: May 5, 2025
Yesterday was one of those afternoons—deep in a project, mind buzzing, eyes squinting at my screen, completely absorbed. After hours of focused mental effort, I could feel myself slipping into that foggy, overworked headspace. My shoulders were tense, my breathing shallow. I needed a pick-me-up.
I reached for my go-to energy boost: a cup of Yogi tea. As always, I glanced at the small quote on the tea bag tag—a sweet surprise in itself that often offers unexpected wisdom.
Normally, I read the tag and immediately absorb the wisdom. But this one made me pause: “Breath is the voice of your soul.”
As my tea steeped, I let the message sink in.In that moment, I realized how long I'd been holding my breath—figuratively and literally—while powering through my day. That one sentence reminded me of something so simple yet profound: our breath reflects our state of being.
💨 The Power of the Breath
We often overlook breathing because it happens automatically. But how we breathe gives voice to what's going on inside us. Shallow, quick breaths may indicate stress or anxiety. Deep, rhythmic breaths signal peace and presence. In every inhale and exhale, your breath is communicating what your soul is experiencing.
🌿 Why Tuning Into Your Breath Matters
It brings you back to the present. When your thoughts are racing or you're overwhelmed, simply noticing your breath can ground you in the now.
It reveals your inner state. Are you holding tension? Are you rushing? Your breath will tell you before your brain does.
It helps you reset. A few deep breaths can slow your heart rate, calm your nervous system, and shift your mood.
A Simple Practice to Try
Next time you feel disconnected, anxious, or simply off, pause for a moment:
Close your eyes.
Inhale slowly through your nose for 4 seconds.
Hold for 2 seconds.
Exhale gently through your mouth for 6 seconds.
Repeat 3–5 times.
As you breathe, ask yourself: “What is my soul, my body trying to tell me right now?”
In a world that constantly pulls us outward, our breath brings us back inward—to our values, our intuition, our present.
So next time you're sipping tea, stuck in traffic, or standing in line—take a breath. Your soul might just have something to say.
What’s a message your breath has given you lately? Let me know in the comments below or share this with someone who could use a gentle reminder to pause and breathe.
