A note from Sean
When resistance shows up, I like to greet it. “Oh, yes, resistance is here. Hello, resistance. Welcome. It’s understandable that you’re here.” It is part of your experience just as much as the breath is. What we resist tends to persist, so we let it be here and get curious.
Try this today. Set a timer for three minutes. Say out loud, “I can’t meditate because ____,” and fill in the blank a few times. Then ask where “I don’t want to” lives in your body. Does it have a temperature or a texture? Let it be there until the timer goes off.
Keep going: 7 Things to Try When Mindfulness Doesn’t Work and Staying With Emotions.
This suits the days when sitting feels out of reach. If what is in the way is anger, anxiety, or grief, go gently. You can stand, or open your eyes and feel your feet. Stop when you need to.
