Loved this! I too have a history of unconsciously synchronizing my breathing with those I care for. I first realized I was doing it in my 20s. Each decade, Ive gotten a little better at noticing sooner when I do it, and reclaiming my breath, but I still do it. Wonder if we all do it, or just "sensitive" types. No wonder I need so much solitude!
Yeah I really suspect some people are more easily interconnected at that level, but of course I can’t be sure. It is exhausting if it can’t be managed, and I have hardly ever had hope I could. I want to be an empathetic person, but boy oh boy I need breaks!!!
Loved this! I too have a history of unconsciously synchronizing my breathing with those I care for. I first realized I was doing it in my 20s. Each decade, Ive gotten a little better at noticing sooner when I do it, and reclaiming my breath, but I still do it. Wonder if we all do it, or just "sensitive" types. No wonder I need so much solitude!
Yeah I really suspect some people are more easily interconnected at that level, but of course I can’t be sure. It is exhausting if it can’t be managed, and I have hardly ever had hope I could. I want to be an empathetic person, but boy oh boy I need breaks!!!