Breath Quote by Gabriel Brunsdon
““It is often thought that spirits in the after-world do not breathe as we might do - and that in being dead, one does not require inhaling and exhaling anything. Well, they do exchange ethers, and the body of a soul does in fact breathe, and talk and sing - though not with oxygen, but a rarefied vitality. And just as a newborn, the very first impulse that comes when one crosses over to the other side, past the veils of death, is to inhale deeply - and then relax.””
About This Quote
The quote describes a metaphysical view that souls continue to breathe a special, non‑oxygenated life after death, likening it to a newborn’s first breath.
In simple terms: Souls breathe a rare, non‑oxygen breath after death.
Key Takeaway
Consider the continuity of consciousness beyond death.
Themes
afterlife
spirituality
metaphysics
breath
continuity
Mood
contemplative
mysterious
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- funeral reflections
- philosophical discussions
- spiritual practices
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
Soul
afterlife
non‑physical breath
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you imagine the soul’s “breath”?
- What does “rare vitality” suggest about afterlife?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex theological concepts.
