i find that fear - some of which is inevitable, and of course very
powerful, can become such an everyday part of our experience that
it's like breathing - something you do without being conscious or
aware. ultimately this can lead to suffering - blaming
compensating, controlling, manipulatig and avoiding ...
... as part of experiencing phenomena with clients, i have
started to discover that mindfulness practices are
great neutralizers of fear based, or negative, unconscious,
self-limiting states...
... so i'm going to suggest a path here, from the mindless to
the mindful, and some ways to introduce a state of awareness which
helps people to recognise and deal with fear and anything else that
interferes with positive living...
... more bloggin' on this later.... for now, here's a few easy
steps to get free and receptive with the mind and body
- sit comfortably, drop your shoulders, get in a restful and open
state
- loosen your jaw, and allow any tensions to fade away
- soften your gaze by just seeing what is in your visual field
without looking at anything else. this is a great way to get
present in the moment, still the mind, get in tune with
yourself
- take some nice easy breaths, and rest in space for a few
minutes