The document discusses how using somatic metaphors can help people take control of their experiences, communicate effectively, and influence others. It states that to take control of the mind, one must first take control of the body. It suggests that the key to making right decisions lies not in thinking but in somatic awareness of how body experiences influence one's state. The document proposes that by learning to elicit, calibrate, and utilize somatic metaphors, one can shift experiences and influence others at will, allowing them to truly begin living.