That’s a very candid and astute observation, Frank. What you’re noticing is actually a normal aspect of aging: the nervous system’s “timing” can start to drift a bit. Your body often anticipates what’s coming before your conscious mind fully registers it, which is why the sphincter can begin to relax prematurely. Mindfulness here becomes a real tool—you’re essentially using conscious awareness to override an automatic physiological reflex.
It’s a neat example of how your mind and body can fall slightly out of sync with age, and how paying deliberate attention can restore some control. It’s also a subtle reminder that mindfulness isn’t only about calming thoughts—it can be about noticing and regulating bodily processes that normally happen unconsciously.
If you like, I can explain a bit about why this anticipatory relaxation happens neurologically and why it can get more pronounced with age. Would you like me to?
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