"The tension in her body and mind subsides."
Blake crosses her legs on the low pile carpet, and adjusts a few times to find a comfortable position. She takes a few deep breaths and slowly runs her mind’s eye over every part of her body, searching for areas of tension. She notices tightness in her jaw, some pressure on her ankles, a knot in her upper back, and a heavy feeling in her throat. She recognizes the residual heat on her cheeks from earlier, her empty stomach pining for dinner, and her mental fixation on the woman. Each sensation was contributing to her negative feelings of guilt and regret; in times of stress, her body emulated tight and uncomfortable states. Then Blake begins imagining a bright, white light scanning over her body like a photo-copier. The beam penetrates her skin and shines right through her, slowing down on tense muscles and self-deprecating thoughts. After an initial scan, the light takes up in her belly, growing stronger and brighter. It fills every part of her body, every crevice and toe. With five deep, conclusive breaths, Blake smiles and opens her eyes.
body, every crevice and toe. With five deep, conclusive breaths, Blake smiles and opens her eyes.
The tension in her body and mind subsides. With practice, Blake believes she will continue to improve her control of her body and reactions. Observing her body more closely helped her address the root emotions of the incident at the river, and brought her comfort. With a renewed sense of self and awareness, she gets up and begins preparations for work tomorrow.
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