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The breath just regulates itself according to the experience, and if dark memories occur, then the emotional content affects the rate of breathing. It's best to let the breath do as it is wont to do because it knows just what to do. When the memory occurs, become acutely aware of the mind's reactions to it, and don't get drawn in to that drama. As best as is possible, be the witness that acknowledges it and observes it all in passing.
They say a lot about allow or accept, and you didn't intentionally conjure the memory, so you didn't look back and go seeking for it. It arises as it does, if it does, and fairly soon it passes again, may rise again and then again pass... That's of no concern to you. You just remain present and it just comes and goes.
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Radiate boundless love towards the entire world ~ Buddha
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