I'm looking at myself over my right shoulder as if a round narrow opening. It's a red oval shape bent to the shape of my shoulder. Let the red oval shape separate from your shoulder, and drift out into space and tell me what happens when you do that. Usually, this will reduce the pain, but I am really curious what will happen for him. He knows what I mean, because we have discussed this in previous sessions.
Most people have different parts of themselves.
One part likes to row, another likes to study, and another likes to go to the movies. In fact, many people are all too aware that they have a part that gets them nervous on the starting line. I also suggest to Patrick that he find a way for all the parts of himself to cooperate so that he can achieve his goals in rowing. Then, I suggest that he go into the future, and sit at the start of the race and hear the start signal. I can't believe that I let somebody beat me, but I got a five second penalty for missing a buoy.