
These had seemed like mostly disconnected events until now. With the acute pain gone I could feel them each speaking with their own voice. The more I listened to what they were trying to say the more I realized that my "neutral position" needed to adjust. I discovered that by rotating my shoulders a few degrees in favor of my right side almost all of the pain dropped away.
The shift is quite subtle. I'm not sure it would be obvious to anyone else; but from inside me it feels like I've rotated a lot.
The funny thing is now that I can get comfortable during zazen I find it easy to fall into a more blissful state when sitting. My new practice is to focus on concentration.
If you struggle with pain during mediation I strongly encourage you investigate the source. Finding your neutral position can make dramatic change in the quality of your practice. Of course, sitting in one position for an extended time will inevitably create its own stress on your body. You just don't have to add additional pressure from injuries, or the other issues that make your body unique.
Namaste and Friendly Bows _/|\_
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