Sitting With Discomfort
Use this when something feels uncomfortable and you want it to stop.
This is about staying, not fixing.
Acknowledge what’s here
Something feels uncomfortable right now.
You do not need to label it correctly.
You do not need to make it go away.
Just acknowledge it is present.
Notice your body
Where do you feel this most clearly?
You might notice:
- tightness
- restlessness
- heaviness
- heat
- numbness
You are not trying to change it. You are just noticing.
Stay for a short time
You might choose to stay with this for:
- ten breaths
- one minute
- the length of a song
You are allowed to stop early.
Reduce the struggle
You are not required to like this feeling.
You are only asked not to fight it.
You might say quietly:
This is uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous.
Close
When you are ready, bring your attention back to your surroundings.
Name:
- one thing you can see
- one thing you can hear
- one thing you can feel
Discomfort passes more easily when it is not resisted.
You can return to the Reflections page at any time.