I find it amusing that I usually get impatient at the beginning of medication and relaxation exercises such as these. At first I had thoughts such as “I’m comfortable, my shoes are off! Come on, let get on with this thing. I’m ready to relax”. However I did shortly settle into the exercise and thoroughly enjoy it. I loved the dry sponge analogy. I have a tight shoulder muscle causing a pinched nerve and a lot of pain right now. I used this exercise to try and bring blood to that muscle. It actually really helped. I felt my muscle relax and the spasm that comes from the pinched nerve reduce. Internal versus external healing at work!
Sacha, my girlfriend does the same thing at the beginning of meditation. She is overly concerned that everything be 'just so' before she can become quiet and let go. I also liked the sponge analogy, because it is truely how I feel after meditative exercises. I try to meditate each morning before starting my day, but sometimes I am in a rush. On those day I notice a difference in how I feel mentally. I advocate that everyone take time for themselves and just let go and relax. It's amazing how good you feel afterwards.
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