A brief exercise to do with this technique:
Stop for a moment and think about an urge that you recently experienced.
As you think about this urge, see if you can notice all the sensations that come up as you think about it;
see if you notice how these sensations shift across time.
Use your breath to help you ride out the waves (i.e., the urge);
like a surfboard, you can simply observe your breath as you ride out each wave that arises.
Congratulations! You just successfully surfed your first urge!
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Take back control of your feelings
Sometimes it feels like the urge to binge hits without warning. But even when you're in the grip of a seemingly overpowering and uncontrollable urge, there are things you can do to help yourself stay in control.
Accept the urge and ride it out
What to Do
Assume your seat and close your eyes. Begin to observe your breath without changing it. You can count the breaths if that helps you stay focused on them.
When your mind starts to wander, as it inevitably will, notice your thoughts and then release them.
PRACTICE 1
Just for a second, stop whatever you're doing and get comfortable. A zazen cushion works best for this. But if you haven’t got one, simply sit on the floor, the edge of the sofa, or the chair you're currently on.
Now notice your breathing. Really notice it. Watch your breath as it comes in ...
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