Presence Is Not Required (Dissociation Mini)

A Gentle Practice For Dissociation Patterns.

This is a gentle space where however you show up is welcome.
You can notice that you exist, in whatever way is happening right now. There’s no need to define, understand, or change the experience.
With a gentle rhythm, you’re invited to stay in relationship with yourself - whether present, distant, or somewhere in between.
Nothing needs to be fixed.
Nothing needs to be complete.
This can simply be a moment of allowing yourself to be – in whatever way feels possible.

Transcript

Welcome. You are invited to take this practice at your own pace. If it feels okay, You can make yourself comfortable or stay exactly as you are. Both are valid. There is nothing you need to prepare or adjust. Before we begin, It may be helpful to know you don't need to be fully present for this practice. Distance, Fading or spacing out are all allowed here. If it feels supportive, You might gently notice that awareness is already happening, In whatever way it is right now. And if that feels like too much, It is okay not to notice anything at all. Or simply notice the space around you, If that feels slightly supportive. If it feels right, You can offer yourself these gentle words. In this moment, I can notice that I exist, In whatever way I am experiencing right now. In this moment, I can notice that I exist, In whatever way I am experiencing right now. You don't have to accept them fully. Simply letting the words exist is enough. If it feels okay, You can offer yourself another phrase. For now, I don't need to define or understand this experience. I can let it be what it is. For now, I don't need to define or understand this experience. I can let it be what it is. There is no need to look for sensations. There is no need to look for sensations. And no need to hold on to them if they come and go. If it feels helpful, You might lightly notice one thing around you, One sound you can hear, Or a shape or color somewhere nearby. Or you can skip this part entirely. If it feels right, You can gently say to yourself, In any moment, However present or distant I am, I am still in relationship with myself. For now, That is enough. In any moment, However present or distant I am, I am still in relationship with myself. For now, That is enough. Let the words land or let them fade. There is nothing more you need to do. As we come toward the end of this practice, You are welcome to stay just as you are or gently notice the space around you again. Whatever feels easiest. Thank you for being here in whatever way felt possible.