Sometimes it was hard to breathe, knowing how small my world could be. Maybe in San Francisco it wouldn't feel like the universe was conspiring to keep me in a bubble.

Heather Demetrios
About This Quote

The quote, “Sometimes it was hard to breathe, knowing how small my world could be” is an example of the power of the mind. The idea that the universe is conspiring to keep you in a bubble is a very real thing. The life that can feel like a bubble is one where you are trapped in your own thoughts and unable to move forward or outward. You may feel trapped by stress or depression.

You may feel scared or stuck in life. When this happens, the best thing you can do is to focus on your breathing. The idea is that if you take slow, deep breaths you can reset your mind to a calmer state.

Breathing deeply releases stress hormones and sends them out of your system so that you are more mentally stable. If you are not able to find yourself in this quote, there are many others that will resonate with you.

Source: Ill Meet You There

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