Simply Always Awake Easing the Intensity of Emotional Pain -- Density in the Chest
Feb 1, 2025
Explore the heavy emotional sensations many feel in their chests, uncovering the discomfort that often accompanies them. This discussion emphasizes understanding resistance to emotional pain and finding relief through curiosity and patience. Listeners will discover effective methods to engage with feelings of stuckness, paving the way for emotional healing. It's a journey through the nuances of navigating emotional heaviness and transforming it into a more manageable experience.
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Addressing Resistance to Sensations
- Address uncomfortable physical sensations by asking if something in your system resists them.
- Identify any internal "no" to the experience.
Exploring Resistance Somatically
- Explore the resistance, not intellectually, but by feeling into it.
- Ask where the resistance is and how it manifests.
Focusing on the Resistance
- If resistance softens the initial sensation but doesn't resolve it, focus on the resistance.
- Explore its qualities, location, and how it arises, similar to exploring the initial sensation.