The Anaximenes' Breath (Η ανάσα του Αναξιμένη)

-From the Meletic Scrolls.

We are born into the breath of life. An ethereal breath that pertains to both the material and immaterial realms of our existential reality. It is the whisper of existence, the first inhalation that marks our direct entry into the world, and the final exhalation that releases us from it. Beyond its biological function, the breath carries within it a profound significance. It is an inspiration for enlightenment, the awakening of consciousness and the realisation of the soul. Just as air fills the lungs, the breath nourishes the soul, sustaining an internal beauty that reflects our human nature.

To breathe is to exist, and to exist is to experience life. In every moment, with each inhalation and exhalation, we are immersed in the great unfolding of life itself. This breath is more than mere survival; it is the pulse of awareness, the rhythm of being. It binds us to the cosmos, to nature and to (To Ένa) which is the One that encompasses all things. It is not merely an individual breath, but a shared current that interweaves all of existence. This concept is closely related to Anaximenes' belief that the soul is made of air and that breath and air encompass the material world. Thus, it is known as the Anaximenes' breath.

Amidst the shadows of darkness, there is a light that emits an air of nature that forms, subtle and unseen. The Anaximenes' breath reaches space and time, beyond the boundaries of the body. It is a specific force that moves through us and beyond us, a present yet often unnoticed element of our existence. It is either a metaphysical or physical experience, depending on the level of awareness through which we perceive it. For those people who remain bound to the material world alone, breath is but an automatic process. For those people who transcend the ordinary and look inwards, it becomes a revelation or an opening into the profound nature of the soul.

This dimension of breath, known only through deep contemplation is where the soul finds its voice. It connects us intrinsically with nature, with the vast cosmic order and ultimately with To Ena. It is the portal between the seen and the unseen, the tangible and the intangible. The breath does not belong to us alone, for it is borrowed from the great expanse of existence, circulating through the world and returning again in endless cycles.

Contemplation and knowledge allow us to explore the great influence of philosophy, but it is our active consciousness that truly understands the cause and effect of something as ethereal as the breath. Through thought, we engage with the hidden mysteries of existence; through awareness, we experience them directly. The self is the guardian of the soul, and the breath is its renewal. Just as the body requires fresh air to survive, the soul requires the breath of consciousness to thrive.

When we discover that the breath of life is much more than a function of our physicality, we begin to perceive its deeper significance. It reaches into the centre of the soul, touching something beyond mere existence. Every breath we take should be fresh and invigorating, not only to the body, but to the mind and soul as well. It is a clear reminder that we are alive and that we are present. We are part of something vast and intricate.

Once we have perceived its relevance, we can make sense of its optimal function. Although the breath is limited in its duration within the material world, its essence lingers beyond it. This realisation does not derive from a denial of death, nor is it an attempt to defy mortality. Rather, it is an embrace of life itself. To breathe freely is to live fully, to immerse oneself in the presence of nature, to perceive To Ena in all things.

Through To Ena, we breathe life. A breath to inspire us to reach the height of our thoughts, to elevate our consciousness, to undergo the transformation of the soul. It is the breath of enlightenment, the metaphysical current that guides us towards an awakened state of being.

It is through meditation that we become fully aware of this breath, releasing what is stagnant and welcoming what is new. In the stillness of the mind, we observe the rhythm of inhalation and exhalation, allowing it to guide us towards inner clarity. Each breath is an act of renewal, a cleansing of the emotions, a purification of thoughts. As we exhale, we relinquish burdens, doubts and distractions. As we inhale, we absorb the energy of life, the essence of existence itself.

This process creates the connection between the mind, body and soul. The breath becomes the unifying thread, binding these elements into a harmonious whole. Whilst our thoughts evolve within the realm of consciousness, our bodies expand with inhalation, filling the self with vitality. We become aware of a simple yet profound truth, which is our existence is more than flesh and thought, it is infused with soul.

Through meditation, we reach a certain point of realisation where our consciousness guides our soul to serenity. This self-awareness is transformative. It reminds us that we are not merely human beings navigating through the physical world; we are also complete with the soul, an entity that extends beyond material form. A man without a soul is a man empty of life. He is like the sun without light, the ocean without water. The soul is the essence that animates existence and the breath is its expression.

For something to exist, it must possess substance. The viability of the soul is predicated on the notion of its function, and it becomes transparent when it has a purpose. A soul without purpose drifts, unanchored, unable to realise its full potentiality. When guided by awareness, it flourishes, attaining a state of true being.

Our earthly breath is not eternal. It is ephemeral, fleeting, bound to the mortality of the body. Whilst the physical breath ceases, the essence of the soul endures. It is not that we escape death, but that we transcend it. What is implied is that the breath of the soul is released after death, no longer confined to the corporeal form. It becomes part of the great cycle of existence, returning to the source from which it came. To Ena gives us life, and through life, it grants us breath.

Nature connects with our human nature, for we are formed from this breath. In the grand scheme of existence, we are the embodiment of an existential truth that is a manifestation of To Ena, governed by the Logos and shaped by the Nous.

Meleticism teaches us that To Ena does not grant eternal life or salvation in the religious sense. Instead, it offers something profounder, which is the return to To Ena, the recurrence of being into a greater unity. Our breath, once belonging to us, dissolves into the vast continuum of existence. It is not eternity in the way that faith describes it, but an absorption into the universal order.

Our molecules fade into the rhythm of the Logos, reshaped by the Nous. We do not vanish; we are reformed, reintegrated into the vast labyrinth of being. In this way, we are whole again, not as individual entities, but as part of the great and infinite totality.

Thus, the Anaximenes' breath is not merely the breath of a single life. It is the breath of existence itself, the current that flows through all things. We inhale, we exhale, we return. In this, we find the innermost essence of being.

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