You can increase the absorption of an experience in three ways: 1. Intend to receive it. Consciously choose to take in the experience. 2. Sense it sinking into you. You could imagine that the experience is like a warm soothing balm or a jewel being placed in the treasure chest of your heart. Give over to it, allowing it to become a part of you. 3. Reward yourself. Tune into whatever is pleasurable, reassuring, helpful, or hopeful about the experience. Doing this will tend to increase the activity of two neurotransmitter systems—dopamine and norepinephrine—that will flag the experience as a
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