There’s definitely something to be gained by inhibiting these two. Yesterday I lay semi-supine and just tried to “not be afraid” and stop any fear reflex. I noticed this is definitely a habit of mine - the reflex is constantly firing, and is triggered when my mind wanders off on some “chatter”. I should only be afraid when in physical danger…
When I can stop these two, releasing tension from the muscles is much easier. I’m going to practise on them and see how it goes.
On another note I got a response from the author of the article I mentioned about the trouble I was having in releasing the upper part of my spine & neck - he suggested focusing on the image in the article where the ‘director’ (head & top part of the shoulders) is horizontal and free from the vertical torso, rather than thinking of internal features like vertebrae. I’ll try this out - initial experiments have been positive but it takes a bit of practise to get these images ‘going’.
I was thinking of booking another lesson this week but I think I’ve got plenty to work with.
One thing that’s annoying me about the AT is how long it’s taking me to learn. Normally I pick up new things very quickly. I’m sure there has been progress, though, but it’s hard to tell exactly what…
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