Observing Self-Congruity

— Feeling a Vague Sense of Unease —

"I feel somewhat restless."
"I don't feel quite right."
"I'm not sure if I'm actually enjoying myself."
"I feel anxious about whether I should stay as I am."

When you feel this way—whether you can put it into words or not—it is often because you have many things you want to do bottled up inside, and you are feeling stressed by the fact that you aren't currently doing them.

What if you could find a hint to resolve this by observing the changes in your own body?

“Is your breathing shallow?”
“Is your heart rate calm?”
“Is your center of gravity stable or wobbly?”

Each of these may seem like a small element, but when your mind is racing, observing these physical changes can serve as a valuable barometer. It may sound strange, but based on the mechanics of the brain and body, it is said that the moment you think about what you truly want to do, your body enters a clear and refreshed state. This state is known as Self-Congruence.

When your head is completely full of worries and thoughts, that is precisely the time to take a breath and observe your physical sensations.

No matter how much anxiety circles through your mind, isn't it heartening to think that your "heart"—which is always at the center of your body—continues to send out the message, "This is what I really want to do"?