Up in the rain

I had to do my lunch duty outside one of the school blocks today. At one point it started to rain.

I used to react to the rain by pulling my shoulders up and pulling the neck/body down, as if somehow it could protect me, or change anything. This I believe is actually quite common reaction.

So, an opportunity to respond. I let my neck be free and go up and enjoy standing and walking in the rain.

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And in the evening: guitar practice. A very informative context for practicing AT Principles. Today I keep checking my breath and keep giving myself the permission to breathe.