Wow something I can contribute to! In my early 20's, my obsession was eastern spirituality. I was especially drawn towards taoism and read several books on it.

Wow something I can contribute to! In my early 20's, my obsession was eastern spirituality. I was especially drawn towards taoism and read several books on it. In one of the books (written by a Westerner) there was entire chapters dedicated to breathing exercises. Taoists believe the spirit and the body meet at your breath because it is simultaneously a voluntary and involuntary process. Focus on your breathing now, you can control it. But just a minute ago, your body was doing it for you with no input from you.