The Odoki Method

Week 5

Questioning

Recap

Last week we covered Engaging:

• Separating
• Greeting
• Asking
• Offering
• Conversing

Questioning

We explore the difference between thinking and sensing, and to check the labels we apply to experience - to see whether they stand up to scrutiny.

Exercise: The hand

Assumptions

• An assumption is a less precise term for a prediction.
• We commonly stop before checking our assumptions.
• Checking our assumptions can be risky, and rewarding.

Safety

• Questioning can unravel blockages
• Questioning can unravel supports
• Use a Kindness sandwich

Exercise: An Assumption

Exercise

Using Questioning

• For things that are stuck
• Not the whole practice
• Remember the Kindness Sandwich

Homework

• 5-10 minutes of practice each day.
• If you notice an assumption in your experience, check what you can find about it.
• Only do this for a small portion of your daily practice.

Questions?