Think of a young child exploring the world and their endless questions! It is worth noting that an essential part of this practice, and mindfulness in general, is curiosity. The acronym LWED is a helpful reminder to follow (don’t ask me how to pronounce it, I don’t have a clue!) First we LOCATE sensation in the body, then WELCOME sensation with a sense of curiosity, next EXPERIENCE whatever sensations you notice, then DESCRIBE them. IRest meditation helps to increase awareness, access to, and vocabulary around what we are feeling in the body, referred to as the felt sense. Inner Resource meditation helps us experience and remember these experiences more frequently and freely, regardless of what challenges or stress you may be experiencing. Because of this, it sometimes is hard to identify pleasant and neutral sensations or emotions. Additionally, studies indicate that only experiences that involve emotion are filed into our memory bank. Our brains have evolved what is referred to as a negativity bias, which means we unconsciously pay more attention to painful or potentially harmful items than neutral or pleasant experiences. We learn that we carry this inner reservoir of strength and comfort which we can access anytime. It is the practice of tapping into the body’s memory of feeling ok, calm or even peaceful. Inner resource is an iRest step where we aim to increase awareness of how it feels to be neutral or even a bit comfortable or secure. What if I asked about inner resources? What inner strengths, abilities, reserves do you find within yourself? If I were to ask you about your self care resources, what comes to mind? Do you think of calling up a friend or family member to feel loved and supported? Favorite items that bring about a sense of comfort like a favorite mug, robe or playlist? Activities you enjoy like a hike, massage, or warm bath? Places where you feel grounded or connected?
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