Last night was a bit more challenging. My back was hurting and I knew if I laid on my stomach it would stop. The voice inside my head (and the big one next to me) reminded me I can't stop now. If it gets to the point that it is detrimental to my health and well-being, I will stop, but so far it's just been annoying pain that causes me to take a while longer to get to sleep.
During the day I continue to notice reasons why I stand the way I do. Being aware of my posture has changed a lot more than just my sleeping position. Surprisingly, I find it just as comfortable, or even more so, to stand and sit with better posture. It's life long habits I'm getting rid of.
The other thing I'm beginning to notice is the "passive tension" in my muscles-the ones that are tight even when nothing is happening that would cause them to be tight. Often it only takes me consciously choosing to relax those muscles and I'm back to normal with less pain. I think most people just carry tension around and forget they're even tense. It's a talent I need to work on-to just be able to let the tension release. I realize this is a muscle things as well as something that needs to happen inside.
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