Free skill · FM 2.8 · 02 Notice

Here, Not There

When your mind races ahead or replays the past, feel your feet, name three things you can see and come back to right here.

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Updated October 27, 2026
Flexi Short · Notice

No sound needed. Flexi does it, you copy it.

Picture it

The anchor

Your mind drifts to tomorrow or last week. Drop anchor through your feet and stay right here.

How do I try it right now?

Feel both feet on the floor, then name three things you can see right now.

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What Flexi says in the Short

Mind racing ahead?

This is Here, Not There.

When your mind races ahead or replays the past, feel your feet, name three things you can see and come back to right here.

Picture it: the anchor. Your mind drifts to tomorrow or last week. Drop anchor through your feet and stay right here.

Try it: Feel both feet on the floor, then name three things you can see right now.

Questions people ask

What is Here, Not There?

Here, Not There is a Flexi Method skill in the Notice group (FM 2.8). When your mind races ahead or replays the past, feel your feet, name three things you can see and come back to right here.

When should I use Here, Not There?

Reach for it when this sounds like you: Mind racing ahead?

How do I practice Here, Not There?

Feel both feet on the floor, then name three things you can see right now. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.

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