The Ring Two (2005)
Tonight I watched the sequel to the film which has caused me the most terror in this lifetime. Maybe it has something to do age / company / caulescent-intellectual-prowess (>_>), but this one just didn’t get to me.
I would like to discuss, tho, the impact that it wrought upon my relaxation. Over the past couple months I have developed a state of mind to which I can turn in moments of anxiety. The response is near instinctual these days. I feel an onset of panic- my body relaxes- I begin a routine of deep breathing.
About half way through the film it occurred to me that it may not be the best idea to apply this relaxation towards intentional horror situations. I had to work hard to achieve this state and I’m slightly scared of it losing efficacy due to wasted use on self-induced fear.
I think of it like a puddle. Meditation adds to the water level. Anxiety provoking situations slowly drain my reservoir. I’m just worried I’m wasting it on something needless.. hmm, maybe there’s a better way to think of it..