Following the Breath

The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard · Jan 1, 2026 · 13m

In this episode, I explore the sacredness of the breath, a theme shared across spiritual and contemplative traditions.

I reflect on the meaning of ruah in Hebrew and pneuma in Greek, words that point to breath as life, spirit and presence. Our emotional reactions are often mirrored in the way we breathe. By learning to notice the breath gently, we begin to soften habitual patterns of reactivity.

This practice is not about controlling the breath or striving for perfection. It is about resting in it. The breath becomes a place of return, always available, always alive, offering stability and…