For some who are more Spiritual, power of Intent suffices towards Energy flow ( to direct Health, Wisdom , needed strength ): the Code of Essence is in the Intangible prior
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.
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 )