Posted by Dinah on July 13, 2006, at 0:17:49
In reply to Re: Mindfulness lesson 1 Â, posted by Jost on July 12, 2006, at 23:18:54
I think that's where the bicycle metaphor comes in. You just can't try it a few times and expect it to work. You have to practice, practice, practice until it's second nature. Boring, isn't it? :)
I found something I could observe without dissociating. I have always loved to sit in the bath and let water run over my hand. I can easily observe the sensations without either dissociating or commenting on them in my mind. Maybe if I can remember that feeling, I can hold on to it when my inclination is to step outside of myself to observe or describe.
Or wait. Maybe that's participating.
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