Please read the following lines and try repeating them when you are feeling anxious or upset. Sorry, I don't know the original Japanese, but this a pretty faithful translation. Just say them out loud.
I find it works best to repeat them like a mantra, speaking clearly and steadily, where others can hear you. You might prefer to do it with one person or a small group. I promise, you'll find you feel better in no time. There's a lot to be said for the ancient Eastern meditation wisdom!
Get comfortable. Get relaxed. Speak clearly and loud. Repeat at least three or four times.
Thank you for posting this. The book is also a valuable resource for eroding stereotypes about people who are in carceral settings because it addresses how certain patterns of thinking are built. Wish i could have access to the whole book. Hope you can post more pages in the future.
I came across your case yesterday, and the details of it are horrific to say the least. I’m not here to bash or criticize you, that would only lead to more negativity, but after reading your post I’ve come to the realization that you are not only imprisoned physically, but also mentally and spiritually. You are not at peace with yourself, and this is due to the fact that you have refused to take accountability for what happened. Without taking accountability, how can you then in turn forgive yourself? Forgiveness of one’s self is what leads to inner peace within one’s self. I know the thirst for physical freedom will cause you to continue to refuse taking accountability, but I promise you that if you continue to go down this path then you will never truly be free even in the rare event that you are physically set free from behind those walls. Without seeking inner peace you will forever be imprisoned in the two worse prisons of them all which are the mental and spiritual. You now know what you need to do to truly free yourself, but the question is will you actually do it ?
Comments made on these blogs that are specifically tied to public material regarding a case or an appeal are not "just" offensive. They are far more than offensive because information from posts can be shared with those incarcerated in the same prison or even in the same cell, through the telephone or email. This information sharing is wrong on several fronts. First, it can endanger the life of those who stand accused of crimes. Secondly, they assume guilt, as determined by the court, is truth. Anyone who has dealt with the system understands that the court does not always get it right. Sometimes guilt is capricious, decided by a pointing finger, circumstantial evidence, or prejudice and bias. Thirdly, sometimes a blogger is acting out from their own experience, in other words, they have an axe to grind or a chip on their shoulder. I apologize to you if my action offended you. Many things might be said about me, but judgmentalism is not one of them.
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Please read the following lines and try repeating them when you are feeling anxious or upset. Sorry, I don't know the original Japanese, but this a pretty faithful translation. Just say them out loud.
I find it works best to repeat them like a mantra, speaking clearly and steadily, where others can hear you. You might prefer to do it with one person or a small group. I promise, you'll find you feel better in no time. There's a lot to be said for the ancient Eastern meditation wisdom!
Get comfortable. Get relaxed. Speak clearly and loud. Repeat at least three or four times.
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I am We;
Todd did.
I am Sofa King
We,
Todd,
Did.
Take care of yourselves. Smile! :)