Inhale God Exhale Fear

05/09/2025 1 min

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Episode Synopsis

Fear often feels like it controls the breath. When anxiety rises, the chest tightens, the lungs contract, and the mind races. Recovery invites us to find new ways to meet this fear—not by running from it, but by transforming it. A simple but profound practice heard in meetings is this: inhale God, exhale fear.On the inhale, we consciously draw in the presence of God—whatever that word means to us. Breath becomes prayer. With every deep inhalation, we are saying: I am not alone. God is with me. Love, strength, and peace are entering me now.On the exhale, we let go of fear. We release the grip of anxiety, self-doubt, and panic. With every outward breath, we are saying: I don’t need to hold this anymore. I give it away. I let God carry what I cannot.This practice transforms breathing into a living mantra. It centers the body, calms the nervous system, and reshapes the mind’s dialogue. Instead of feeding fear with more fear, we interrupt the cycle with trust and surrender.Inhale God, exhale fear is not just a breathing exercise—it is a declaration of faith. It reminds us that God’s presence is closer than our next breath, and that no matter how strong anxiety may feel, it is not stronger than love. By repeating this simple rhythm, we discover that fear is not the final word. Peace is.

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