Breath & Quiet
What My Chest Does Before I Know I Am Nervous
The body seems to register nerves before the mind catches on, and the first sign is never where I expect it.
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Breath & Quiet
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The Long Exhale on the Walk Home
Something changes in my breathing about four minutes into the walk from the train station, and I have started timing it.
How My Body Tells the Difference Between Alone and Lonely
Being by myself feels completely different in my chest depending on the day, and the difference shows up before I can name…
The Moment Your Shoulders Drop
There is a specific second when the body lets go of a held breath, and it happens lower and later than you…
The Silence After the Dishwasher Clicks Off
Some quiet is just the absence of sound. Other quiet has a texture, and it seems to only show up once a…