Sometimes we come to a mindfulness session with some expectations or preconceptions of how it should go: “I should feel more relaxed, more peaceful.” “My mind should get quieter and calmer.” In other words, we want to be “there” – more relaxed, more peaceful, more calm. But right now, we feel that we are “here”Continue reading “I’ve Been Doing Mindfulness for a While Now. Why Am I Still Fighting to “Get There” Sometimes?”
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Why Do I Often Notice Tension in My Body During Meditation?
When we simply pay attention in a nonjudgmental way, we notice more than things about ourselves and our environment. Oftentimes, we may notice some tension in the body. Tightness in the shoulders and chest. Tension in the gut and abdomen. Tightness in the face, jaw, and neck. Tension in the back, hips, and limbs. ClenchingContinue reading “Why Do I Often Notice Tension in My Body During Meditation?”
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