That was the best so far. I first had trouble picking a wise man for my image, then I pictured an older navajo healer. This was an amazing exercise. Since I have had trouble in the past with the environment and atmosphere, I decided to wait till I was completely alone. I even sat with an empty chair facing me, so that I could really visualize this man with me. I love the use of the bright light it really helps me to be in the moment and keeps my concentration. My mind did wonder from time to time thinking.....what am I making for dinner tonight, and who is this new boy that asked my daughter out saturday night... But my witnessing mind quickly brought myself back into the moment. I have to say, it was almost emotional for me, like I really felt this man next to me and that I was consumed with his kindness and knowledge. I can't wait to do it again, and the healer in me wanted to share it with my family. Could this just be a really good exercise, or was it the best because I am learning to train my mind and practice makes perfect? I am going to tell myself that it is the latter, so I have incentives to consciously and intentionally continue this type of relaxation exercise!!
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Hi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteI always struggle with who I am going to choose too and an older navajo healer isn't a bad idea. I think it is great that you are so excited about the exercise, good for you. I struggled with it because my mind has been in a million places this last week but as you said practice makes perfect.
Hi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your experience as mine was quite different. The visualization thing just doesn't work well with me. I can imagine a conversation but not what a person looks like- one of the reasons I cannot tolerate fiction books, too visually descriptive.
It is good to hear that this had such a positive effect on you!
Stacy