Take some time to explore the sense of tension in your shoulders. Note which shoulder is more tense. Now, keep your awareness on that tension. Then imagine that this tension is increasing. As it increases, note how that tension would “want to move” the shoulder. Allow the shoulder to move … very slowly so that it feels like it is moving on its own. It may take ten minutes to do this. Does it seem like it’s moving upward toward your ear? Do the ear and shoulder want to move toward each other? Do you have the sense that your shoulder is somehow protecting you? If so, what might it be protecting
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