The Space Within
The Power of Self-Observation.
I’m back, so expect a letter weekly…
Recently, I came across an interesting exercise from Robert Green about a practice taught by George Gurdjieff to his students.
He would tell them not to vent their unpleasant emotions — things like frustrations, anger, or resentment.
Instead, he suggested practicing self-observation.
Watch your mind and body without judgment or reaction.
Just observe how your body reacts to your thoughts and how your mind responds to discomfort in your body.
There is no separation between the mind and body. They exist in a continuum — a constant, ongoing conversation.
Most of our thoughts revolve around unpleasant emotions.
Gurdjieff advised that we look at them but avoid talking about them or sharing them with others.
Simply notice if the lack of attention causes those feelings to dissolve on their own.
Now, I’m not saying you should dismiss the discomfort in your life entirely.
