| Have you ever had this experience? | | | | Stand with your feet planted firmly on the floor. |
| You need to tell someone something very | | | | Imagine roots are growing from your feet into |
| important. It could be asking for a raise or | | | | the earth. This anchors or grounds you. You feel |
| promotion. In relationship it could be telling | | | | more stable. Imagine light coming up from your |
| someone for the first time you love them... or | | | | feet, moving up your legs, up your spine and out |
| telling them you want to break up. | | | | the crown of your head. Have that light extend |
| Whatever it is, you've thought about it. You've | | | | as far as you can imagine. See the light coming |
| even written a script for yourself and practiced it. | | | | from above, into your crown, down your spine, |
| Now's the time and... and... your throat tightens up | | | | down your legs and into the earth. |
| and the words squeak out. | | | | Now bring your attention to the center of your |
| You have just experienced the throat emotional | | | | chest. This is where your heart center is located. |
| center in action, or inaction depending upon how | | | | Research has shown that when you are in your |
| you want to look at it. | | | | heart center, you are calmer. Your body responds |
| When you have fear about speaking your truth | | | | in a relaxation response that can be measured by |
| the emotion lands in your throat. You feel like you | | | | various types of electronic equipment. |
| can barely get the words out because a vise of | | | | Now practice what you want to say fully |
| tension is constricting your neck. | | | | imagining the other person in front of you. |
| Your body responds to your thoughts and | | | | If you still feel tension in your throat area, using |
| feelings. When you want to say something that's | | | | your imagination, "see" a vortex of energy |
| difficult and you are unsure of how your words | | | | spinning in a clockwise direction. Take a deep |
| will be accepted, your body reacts in its own way | | | | breath and imagine light entering into that area. |
| by trying to tighten up and prevent the words | | | | Now "see" the tenseness leaving you. |
| from coming out. | | | | After a few moments of this exercise, practice |
| If you felt sure of yourself and what you were | | | | your words again. |
| going to communicate, your body would | | | | Knowing a few simple techniques can assist you in |
| cooperate by operating smoothly and easily. | | | | managing feelings before they become |
| When you have something important to tell | | | | overwhelming. Your body relaxes, you are calmer |
| someone, and you are afraid or unsure of | | | | and more peaceful. Life becomes easier. |
| yourself, add this little exercise to your practicing. | | | | |