思考を手放し、身体に聴く。
心と身体をほどく、アンフォールディング・ボディワーク

Thank you so much for your care and guidance throughout this past year. Crossing paths with you at precisely that moment, and the profound shifts that unfolded within me, felt truly miraculous. I found myself wanting to write to you so many times, yet my thoughts refused to settle until now.<br><br>Ever since the introductory session, the heavy, suffocating atmosphere that once surrounded me had completely dissipated, leaving me in a state of pure clarity. Around my chest, something that had been fluttering and peeling away began to break free with a distinct, cracking sound—as if it were being forcefully stripped away (though it was intensely painful). From that time onward, answers to things I had vaguely pondered or sensed began to emerge, weaving themselves together into clear threads of understanding.<br><br>The pain in my teeth and jaw, much like the ache in my chest, underwent a sudden, sweeping expansion, as though it were being forcefully pried open. Gradually, the pain subsided, and the teeth that once felt lifted and displaced have now settled back into their rightful place. I can finally enjoy eating again. That unsettling discomfort in my jaw had lingered for two or three years.<br><br>Deep within myself, I made the decision to step away from a career I once loved. Even as I realized that work which began as a passion no longer brought me joy, I drew a rigid line, telling myself, "It is just work." By forcing myself through it and layering excuse upon excuse to justify that strain, I had completely lost touch with any sense of enjoyment. I also came to realize how often I was speaking and sharing superficial emotions that I had simply tacked on. I saw how profoundly misaligned my heart and my mind truly were.<br><br>I had fallen deeper and deeper into a negative spiral, struggling blindly with no idea where the exit might be. The more I thrashed, the more lost I became, unable to find my way back... to the point where I genuinely thought, "This is how people end up being diagnosed with an illness."<br><br>And yet, when I stepped away, I felt neither dissonance nor guilt. To my surprise, as I shared my decision, those around me accepted it with complete ease. It seems the people close to me had calmly recognized all along that the work simply no longer aligned with who I am. Stepping away has not altered my relationships at all, and I am deeply touched to realize what truly wonderful companions I have.<br><br>From here on, I will take the time to discover what I am truly capable of, and what will ignite genuine excitement within my soul.<br><br>My thoughts have ended up rambling into a rather long letter, but I am endlessly grateful to you. I look forward to continuing this journey together.

My deepest gratitude for yesterday's session. While my body felt heavy throughout yesterday, today, it feels remarkably light.<br><br>Upon stepping into the session space and conversing with Terashima-san, I was enveloped by a profound sense of reassurance – a knowing that this individual neither judges nor questions, but rather deeply recognizes the inherent truth of being. It wasn't merely through words, but a palpable understanding that emanated from your presence. This allowed my body to naturally find its solace, opening a conduit for a wealth of emotions to flow forth. I was astonished by the swiftness with which these emotions, previously unreachable on my own, began to surface.<br><br>During the session, it felt as though parched earth was finally receiving life-giving water, drinking deeply and unreservedly. What had long accumulated within my being began to surface, swiftly and effortlessly, each release a profound rebirth for my body. Then, a sudden awareness: beneath my gaze, a delicate, silver thread, long and slender as a fishing line – a stream of release.<br><br>With the release of these stagnant energies, I found myself able to slowly, deeply savor my own body. Each subtle movement of your guiding hands felt like an internal compass gently reorienting itself within me. Visions arose: majestic mountains in the distance, a soft breeze sweeping through, sunlight dappling a sparkling river. Then, my awareness would gracefully return to my core, a sensation of my very axis being gently guided. It was a delightful play, a myriad of explorations within that liminal space between waking and dreaming.<br><br>In the aftermath of the session, what would typically provoke irritation I now find myself accepting with a curious serenity. Areas where I habitually held tension now refuse to engage in that old pattern (the very mechanics of engaging tension feel alien to me now). I am able to acknowledge aspects of myself I once disdained, and I move with a newfound lightness, drawn only to sensations of ease and comfort. These are purely somatic revelations, difficult to confine within mere words, yet I intend to slowly and mindfully delight in the unfolding transformations within my body and senses. My heartfelt thanks for the generous expanse of time and the profound space you held for me. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity for another session.

Greetings. The vestiges of summer's heat linger fiercely. Yet, I find myself contemplating the ancient wisdom: 'Should the mind find its stillness, even the fiercest flames become a gentle breeze.' It genuinely resonates within me, or perhaps, it's a quiet affirmation whispered to my own spirit. Upon absorbing these words, my solar plexus, that sacred wellspring, felt a gentle unfolding, a sigh of profound ease. For this sanctuary of the heart, my deepest gratitude. Following the quiet vigilance of a night's work, I had sought solace in a meal outside, a gentle release for the weary spirit. I had just settled into a moment of calm in the warm embrace of a subterranean coffee atelier – a cherished haunt where my parents once sought refuge. Always, my heartfelt thanks.