Depict of parallel Universes; Consciousness can affect Universes and their activity. A relevant Biblical reference that communicates this : 3 heavens or Atmos environs are stated , wherein the Immediate is the Energy field/ power of Air around in immediatcy that one opts for, the 2nd is the Climatic Planetary and Highest is Permanent Peace /Heaven with no scope of pain ever. By nature, spiritSoul is eternal
You can protect your Energy field by Choosing whom you associate with at Intent level and rejecting the other Opinions; True Education enables improved Discrimination capacity ( discriminating Correct from wrong , in time )
Respiration ( as in Plants) is different from Breathing; Breathing: Breath pneuma Spirit Soul makes "Relating, Thinking, Emotions, Intentionality" possible - found in Sentience ( animals, humans, birds, fish). Public domain : ref.