At first the voices in my mind grew louder, shouting at me, even daring me to move forward, or shall I say more deeply inward. Over time, it became nearly impossible to move at all–I FELT PARALYZED. Going backward didn’t feel like a viable option either even if I wanted to. I’d gained too much insight…returning to the “old me” felt even more uncomfortable.
Slowly over time I surrendered to the discomfort. And I began to draw in sensory experiences, mostly through nature, that felt both soothing and profound. It was as if the timing of these experiences coincided perfectly with my deepest need. These experiences provided an ever growing inner solace followed by a gentle softening.
And as these experiences deepened, I noticed how often I constricted my breath. With just this insight I slowly began to surrender into the transformative power of my breath…
When your mind takes over…