I really enjoyed Dacher’s (2006) second exercise. Focusing where I “think” my “third eye” or indigo chakra is I immediately felt the breath in my nostrils. The witnessing aspect became clearer as I continued to breathe. I released even positive ideas I tend to cling to. For most of the 15 minutes I managed to become still and calm-abiding! I did not get enough sleep last night so for part of that time I noticed passing dreamlike images which I could not immediately recognize or recall later. I noticed that physical aches continue, but the sensations felt less troublesome. I feel alert, yet peaceful and whole 8)!
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Cindy,
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how much influence we have concerning the depth at which we feel pain. We can even release pain altogether with the help of another by the power of suggestion.
I know how you feel about the dream states. Sometimes when I try to meditate I notice that I just drift off to sleep... it feels like a waste! On the other hand, on rarer occasions I stay conscious in my sleep and begin lucid dreaming, now that's the best!
Hi Thomas!
ReplyDeleteI had that experience of release of emotional pain with an energy therapist. I didn't know how badly I was blocked until we worked on it...
I fall asleep when I try to meditate in the evenings too! I feel like a big goof when I snore and wake myself up, lol! I guess we just have to get more quality sleep and/or stay with meditating : )
Cindy
I like that you linked the sensations from this exercise to the third eye chakra - very nice. I definitely feel that physical aches become less troublesome also after I have become relaxed. The weekend helps to heal a weeks worth of muscle tightening. I notice that when I meditate on a Friday night; the weekend feels better than usual. :)
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