Learn About Non-Aversion: Difference between revisions
imported>Jacob Robertson (Created page with "{{Skill|Name=Let It Itch |Header= |image=Let-It-Itch.jpg |Content= * While you're engaged in a routine task, like reading on your phone or watching a show, an itch arises on your skin. Hold off on scratching it immediately. * Observe the itch. Where is it located? How intense would you rate the urge to scratch it? * Notice how the itch behaves. It may increase in intensity, decrease, or even seem to move around. * Feel your hand slowly moving up to scratch the itch, but...") |
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* Notice how the itch behaves. It may increase in intensity, decrease, or even seem to move around. | * Notice how the itch behaves. It may increase in intensity, decrease, or even seem to move around. | ||
* Feel your hand slowly moving up to scratch the itch, but pause just before you do. There's an anticipation building, isn't there? | * Feel your hand slowly moving up to scratch the itch, but pause just before you do. There's an anticipation building, isn't there? | ||
* Notice that your mental state is changing as the itch is left unscratched. | |||
* Take another moment to observe the itch, now in its full intensity. Recognize that it's just a sensation on your skin. | * Take another moment to observe the itch, now in its full intensity. Recognize that it's just a sensation on your skin. | ||
* Notice what it's like to rest with the sensation and just patiently observe. Notice that Patience in your mind and body. | |||
* At this point you have two paths to take, choose whichever you want. | * At this point you have two paths to take, choose whichever you want. | ||
** The most obvious option is to give in to the urge and scratch that itch. Feel the immediate relief as the sensation subsides. | ** The most obvious option is to give in to the urge and scratch that itch. Feel the immediate relief as the sensation subsides. | ||