| How many times have you said it? "I'm so frustrated | | | | holding on to something which isn't happening the |
| I could just...Whatever." | | | | way you think it should. Holding on to something |
| Have you ever wondered what the feeling of | | | | when it isn't happening will not cause it to happen. But |
| frustration really is? What's the deal? Why do you | | | | it will cause you to not be able to think and feel |
| feel it? There's that pushing sensation in your solar | | | | clearly about the situation. And when you can't think |
| plexus. There's that squeezing sensation in your belly. | | | | or feel clearly about whatever the situation is, you |
| Your hands clench. Your jaw clenches. Your teeth | | | | get frustrated. That's a losing game if there ever |
| grind. | | | | was one. |
| You know what it is? I finally figured it out. It's | | | | Okay. So, what do you do? How do you get rid of |
| resistance to the acceptance of what is. You were | | | | that frustration even for just a few minutes. It would |
| supposed to meet someone for coffee. She didn't | | | | feel so good to be able to do that. It's easy but it |
| show up. You're frustrated. Why? Because, instead | | | | does take practice. Sit still for just a few minutes. |
| of getting yourself a cup of coffee and a nice piece | | | | Close your eyes. Find the place in your body where it |
| of chocolate cake, you're resisting the fact that she | | | | feels the tightest. Put your attention there. Feel as if |
| didn't show up.You were supposed to have a | | | | your breath is going there. Hold that feeling for a |
| conference call with a couple of people at 6pm. | | | | couple of minutes. But while you're holding the feeling, |
| They're not answering their phones. Your teeth are | | | | remember to breathe. Feel that place loosen up. Now |
| clenching. You're breathing heavily. Why? Because, | | | | move the next place which feels constricted. Breathe |
| instead of just going about your business, you're mad | | | | there. Feel it loosen. And just keep doing that for a |
| that they missed the call and you're holding on to the | | | | little while till pretty soon, all those tight places will |
| notion that they were supposed to be there. The | | | | have let go of their resistance. |
| project you've poured your heart and soul into for 4 | | | | Give yourself a pat on the back. Get up and go |
| years feels like it's becoming toast right now. And | | | | about your business. Watch for the next wave of |
| your belly hurts like mad. Why? Because you can't | | | | frustration and do this process again. It might take a |
| see that maybe there's an actual reason for this but | | | | few passes but the frustration and resistance will |
| you just don't know what it is right now. You're | | | | pass if you continue to become conscious of it and |
| resisting what is. And that's frustration. | | | | allow yourself to relax into your breath. Good job! |
| Frustration equals resistance. Resistance equals | | | | |