PRACTICE / CHAPTER 13

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One worrying detail becomes the whole picture.

THE STUCK POINT / REUSABLE PRACTICE

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Your attention keeps returning to the same cue. Other available information gets less room.

1
State the first observation without adding its meaning.
2
Add one other actual observation, including something neutral.
3
Keep both in view before choosing your next response.

For example: “The reply was short. They also suggested another day.” Keep both details.

What is the practice for?

The entry point helps choose a practice. The need helps choose what comes after it. Consider what this opening makes possible for protection, connection, self-respect, choice, or meaning.

Explore what serves each need

After you try it.

What did you do? What did it make possible? What still needs attention?

Choose a safe, manageable situation. Practical help and necessary care take priority. Educational practice adapted from Chapter 13 of The Stuck Point.

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