in order for there to be a me, i must not only contract, but also establish boundary. no perceiver, no perceived, just perceiving, expands and does not require such effort. but at times, the effort is indicated. after all, there's still got to be some version of me to get to market.
memories seem stored in the metabolism and limbs, with the brain acting as organizer, records-keeper and translator. the body, teacher of learned response? or the body, a neutral thing when unshackled from memories?