Intense stress release during activity solved

Fiona,

Thanks for the kind words. You're quite welcome.

You have been suffering from intense stress release outside of meditation. Now you know that the solution was to reduce the meditation time and increase the rest afterward. With this small change, this otherwise severe problem goes away. It is just a matter of proper knowledge. We are so fortunate to have such a powerful and flexible technique.

There is no more efficient way to reduce intrusive thoughts and improve the ability to focus and think clearly during daily activity than to get rid of the stresses through the deep rest of NSR. NSR is powerful enough to do this for everyone. This is the message we want to give to the world.

Try to figure out a good way to check on the time. It is best to check without much effort, just opening one eye enough to see the time (opening one eye brings us out less than opening both eyes). Perhaps you can buy a watch or clock that has just the combination of size and convenience so you can see it easily. This is an opportunity to put creative thinking to work. I've experimented with several different watches and clocks myself over the years, and I feel that it's worth finding something really comfortable. Just avoid anything (like an alarm) that forces you to end the session at a specific time; let your growing internal abilities be your guide.

My girlfriend says this: "Use a large analog clock--it will be easy to see even without reading glasses. You can get one at www.independentliving.com or other places on the Web."

Concerning your internal gaze, it sounds to me like this is a deep habit, and not one that produces a negative effect. If you find it effortless to rest your internal gaze between the eyebrows, then continue to do so. The only reason not to do it is if there is even the slightest discomfort or distraction.

Continue gradually increasing your meditation time as described above, making sure to avoid any uncomfortable stress release. Stresses should be released quietly and gently, so their associated thoughts, feelings, sensations, and movements never become a problem.

Please continue checking in here until you have worked your way through the entire manual and have had at least a whole week of comfortable, enjoyable NSR practice with noticeable benefits in daily life. I'm glad you are doing so well now; it will get even better!

David Spector
Natural Stress Relief/USA