The Stages sometimes depending on the dynamics uses short sessions of free association

The Stages sometimes depending on the dynamics uses short sessions of free association which in the context of truth,trust and consent become useful and effective, the stagers do not attempt to edit or sensor themselves, even, or perhaps especially, when those words seem strange, illogical or socially inappropriate. Nothing that comes to mind is unimportant, even the words are embarrassing or bizarre. At first, this can be very challenging; we have become used to continually monitoring our audible thoughts; but with practice and a level of comfort established between stagers, the practice becomes less onerous and more useful. The connections other stagers are able to make between these seemingly random thought can often offer valuable information for our study groups, who then helps us identify those connections, recognise blocks, problems and successes, and therefore, become a more fully self- realised member.