Exciting events can be disorientating.
We sometimes surprise ourselves with an emotional outburst. Fears and misunderstandings can lead to knee jerk reactions. They can't take us over so easily after we become aware of them.
This exercise stops emotional reactions escalating out of control and uncovers solutions to problems.
an exercise to do when:
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angry or agitated |
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wanting something that's unavailable |
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feeling excited and pleased |
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feeling a loss or fearing a loss |
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feeling confused and wanting to work something out |
to eliminate the misconceptions causing stress and physical or emotional pain.
witness
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whenever you feel uncomfortable, ask “what is this?” |
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note where in the body the sensations are without analysing the reasons for the feeling or blaming anyone |
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note what the sensation feels like (eg pressure, tension or palpitation) |
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stay with this feeling until thoughts, feelings and sensations settle. |
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be open to noticing solutions and possibilities |
the four steps to resolution
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make an effort |
patiently endure |
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be self-aware |
notice one’s reactions, even in the midst of turmoil |
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clear the senses |
step back and observe - be dispassionate, unprejudiced, open minded - uncoloured by preconceptions |
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surrender - let go |
release yourself into a voyage of discovery into the unknown - allow physical and mental activity to come into balance |
With practice, instead of reacting to situations you will be able to move comfortably within them. You can step back and do this meditation even in the middle of conflict. Only you will know.