Simply Always Awake A Five Minute Approach to Resistance, Contraction, and Reactivity
Aug 22, 2025
Explore a quick five-step method for tackling resistance in your life. Learn how to locate and identify hidden beliefs that may be blocking you. Tune into your somatic sensations and dive deep into what they truly need. Each step is designed to enhance your emotional awareness and create a positive shift. Discover the benefits of this practice and feel encouraged to revisit and deepen your understanding of your inner experiences.
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Try A Five-Minute Exploration
- Use a five-minute, five-step process to explore resistance so the work feels manageable and doable.
- Expand any step later if you find something fruitful or want to go deeper.
Spot The Signs Of Resistance
- Contraction, restlessness, reactivity, and rumination are key signals that resistance is present in the system.
- These symptoms point to loss of presence and a tightening of the body-mind field.
Start By Asking Where It Is
- First ask, "Is there resistance in the system?" and spend about a minute simply noticing without analyzing.
- Feel around for where the resistance lives instead of mapping or taking notes.