As I listened to the calm voice and soothing music of the relaxation exercise...the worries of the day seemed to melt away. I definitely felt more at ease -- and for at least a few minutes, the "noise" of my thoughts became quiet and calm.
I appreciate the guided mediation and the self-hypnosis offered...although at some level I knew what was "in process" and as a result did not fully commit. I was able to raise my hand when prompted to do so...part of me *really* didn't want to -- but I did anyway as an admission to myself that I wasn't fully relaxed and turning myself over to the exercise.
Perhaps it is the time of the day...I believe that I will be more receptive to this type of exercise near the end of the day instead of mid-day.
The big "Ah-HA!" of this exercise for me is the need to fully commit and to give myself a chance to fully experience the moment. The exercise was good...but with a little planning, I believe it can have even more of an impact.
For those who are reading....Have a GREAT day!
David
3 comments:
David,
Sorry, I messes up the first time. Here was the post: I suppose I was too far into la la land to raise my arms. Plus I was extremely tired. I did the exercise during nap time. I think if I would have done it during a different part of the day it may have worked. Thanks for being honest in saying that you were able to lift your arms. It shows that sometimes eventhough you are told to do something you may not be completely focused.
Ericka Tew
Hi David - I like your blog background (I have the same one).
As I listened to the Journey On meditation I can see your meaning that as you were doing this for a class assignment your were not fully into it, the fact that you raised your hand because it told you you would not be able to is very funny. I enjoy guided mediatation myself and one of the reasons why is because I like having someone else in my mind telling me to just let it all go and relax - I listen to this person, however when doing a guided meditation as part of a class assignment my mind does not go as deeply as it would if it were not an assignment. In the back of my head I know this is an assignment and therefore maintain a presence of mind to offer feedback on the assignment. Save the meditation to your iTunes though and go back to it some time when it is not an assignment (do it just for you) and I am sure you will have a very different experience.
~Catie
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