How to Unclench
~~ Picture the moment you step into a cold shower. If you’re anything like me, you brace against the icy water. But once you’re in, perhaps you gradually let go of this clenching. And surprisingly, it’s not as bad as expected. Possibly even enjoyable. ~~ This essay is about the life-changing impact of applying that same unclenching move to the rest of your life, in increasingly subtle ways.
~~ Picture the moment you step into a cold shower. If you’re anything like me, you brace against the icy water. But once you’re in, perhaps you gradually let go of this clenching. And surprisingly, it’s not as bad as expected. Possibly even enjoyable. ~~ This essay is about the life-changing impact of applying that same unclenching move to the rest of your life, in increasingly subtle ways. We’ll explore how clenching keeps us stuck, practices for letting go, the freedom that lies on the other side and what progress looks like. This essay was originally designed as an interactive…
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