When Your Mind Time Travels

Have you ever found yourself lost in a loop of replaying an awkward conversation from three days ago while simultaneously worrying about a meeting next week, dinner tonight, and whether or not your dog is sad because you only walked him once today? Yeah... same. Our modern minds are expert time travelers. Unfortunately, they rarely travel to now.

We live so much of our lives in the past (ruminating, regretting, rehearsing) or in the future (planning, worrying, overthinking), that we’ve forgotten how to just be here. Present. In this very moment. And that disconnection from the now often leaves us disconnected from ourselves—and from our Creator.

The truth is, being present takes practice. It doesn’t just happen because we want it to. It happens because we train for it. Which is where breathwork comes in. Yep, breathing. That thing you’re already doing, but with more awareness and intention.

Breathwork is a powerful bridge between your mind and your body. And before you roll your eyes and think, "Great, another thing I have to schedule," hear me out: you should schedule it. Seriously, put it on your calendar like you would a haircut or a doctor appointment. Set a reminder. And when that time comes, put your phone on silent (yes, the world will survive), sit down somewhere quiet, and... breathe.

Listen to the sounds around you. Feel your breath move in and out. Notice the rhythm of your heartbeat. Become aware of the seat beneath you. Scan your body and soften the places that are tense. No need to fix anything. Just notice. Just be.

This simple act—of stopping and tuning in—is how we begin to reintegrate the mind and body. Because believe it or not, your body is always sending your brain information. Your physiology is shaping your psychology, even when you're not aware of it.

When you're hungry, tired, or in pain, the world feels heavier. People feel more annoying. Life feels like a giant obstacle course you didn’t sign up for. But when your body is supported—rested, nourished, comfortable—the world softens. You feel more grounded. The same stressors that once felt overwhelming start to look like challenges you can actually handle.

But the less we practice being present, the more we lose awareness of these signals. Our reactions become automatic. We yell before we think. We shut down before we reflect. We scroll to numb instead of pausing to notice. And our beautiful, intelligent brains get overwhelmed not because we’re weak or dramatic, but because we’ve stopped giving ourselves the time and space to make sense of our internal world.

Breathwork is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to shift that pattern. When you breathe with intention—especially with healthy breathing mechanics—you start to notice how your body feels when your mind is racing, and how your thoughts shift when your body relaxes. You begin to recognize your own patterns. You find clarity. You find space.

And that space? That’s where growth happens. That’s where healing happens. That’s where creativity is born. Because when your body and brain aren’t constantly in defense mode, they can rest, repair, and imagine. They can connect.

This is good for your mind, good for your body, and deeply good for your spirit. When we practice being present, we practice faith. We remember that this moment is enough. That we are held. That even in uncertainty, we are safe.

So if you’ve been feeling frazzled, disconnected, or stuck in your own head, this is your gentle reminder: it’s okay to pause. It’s okay to be still. It’s okay to breathe.

Practice living here—not in the past, not in the future. This is where your life is happening. Right now. And you don’t have to hustle to be worthy of it. Just show up. Breathe. Repeat.

Get out of fear and into breathwork. That’s where you’ll find yourself again.