I’ve come to believe that a muscle twitch, at least the ones that I have experienced, are more than just a random spasm. It is a glimmer of energy attempting to push it’s way through the system. Fluttering open the fascia or muscle or skin in such a sudden and forceful way, that one cannot control oneself.

I’m sure they can often be chalked up to a mineral difficiency of some sort, but the snese I’ve gathered is that they take place in places in which the body is typically numb. Not numb in the obvious, complete absence of feeling sense, but numb in the sense that sensation is dulled, there is lack of blood flow, a lack of awareness or consciousness in the place.

The spasm is a reminder that the body part is there, it is alive, and it is capable of transmitting energy. It is one step towards greater awareness, having the twitch. Then noticing the twitch, not as simply an annoyance, but as a teacher, one can begin the path towards deeper insight.

The twitch teacher.

Something interesting happens when singing a song. When the lyrics are felt and believed, when they resonate with the core of one’s being, the voice deepens. The body opens up, and the sound of the voice reverberates through the entire body.

A healing takes place. A release of stuck energy. The story being sung guides this process. It helps clear the mind and body and bring the singer directly into the present, to become a channel for the song to come through.

A powerful story that resonates this way, whether it’s in the form of a song, a book, a speech, or a brand, will have this healing capacity on the hearts and minds of others in a similar way. A transformative ability to help people get in touch with the deepest part of themselves, and bring that to life.

#42 The Twitch Teacher

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