In meditation the strategy is not to examine their source--as it is in, say, therapy--unless that source pops up of its own accord in the form of an insight that the mind can tuck away for future investigation. But once I have found one of these knots of raw, unprocessed emotion I take care to do no more than take note of its presence, and then to use the breath to untangle the physical sensation and allow it to dissipate. If I dwell on it, the mind will wander off on an endless path of unprofitable thinking--which can soon prove the end to meditation. Notice, and let it go with the breath. And if it's a stubborn knot, if it refuses to allow itself to be untangled the first time around, try another breath; and, if necessary, another.
Each release is another small step towards the end of suffering.
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Yes, one small step at a time in untangling the knots of suffering. A good reminder, Peter, and I thank you for that.
Thank you, Robin. Good to know that you can comment again!
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