Whenever you're in a stress situation yourself-and there's time, of course-do exactly as you would do when you project yourself into one you're observing. Let your mind fall free, let whatever thoughts and images that surface come cleanly. Try not to exercise any mental discipline. Be a sponge; concentrate on everything and nothing. Specifics may come to you, certain repressed conduits electrically prodded into functioning.
In a stressful situation, it can be beneficial to approach your own thoughts with the same curiosity and openness you would apply when observing someone else. Allow your mind to wander freely, without trying to control or discipline your thoughts. This technique encourages spontaneity and may uncover hidden feelings or insights that are normally suppressed.
By relinquishing control and becoming a passive observer of your own mental landscape, you create an...
