The
power of the creative imagination needs to be taken seriously
by the novice as a healing tool. It may not even be fully
explored by those who use it in their daily lives. There are
many kinds of guided meditation. We’re going to focus
on self-guided meditation for the beginner.
For
those who have never used or experienced guided imagery, they
can consider it a form of controlled fantasy. This is fantasizing
with intention or a goal––something the individual
wants to achieve. Yet it does have a trance-like relaxation
element, and even pleasure that fantasies often have. The
object of a relaxed state is that the individual enters into
an alpha or theta state, whereby they can utilize their psychic
abilities. Novice’s can begin to develop these abilities.
The individual exercises and familiarizes themselves with
the third eye, also known as the Eye of Shiva. In this staging
area of our imaginative faculties, we can create or recreate
our personal reality. The creative intelligent power of Soul
at this level of consciousness, and in this area of it’s
being (the sixth or brow chakra or third eye), truly becomes
a conscious creator of its own reality. This is also known
as “the Creative Seat of Soul.”
The
possibilities of what we can create for ourselves are as endless
as our imagination. We can “reimage” our life
according to our liking, as well as what’s possible
when there are no internal blockages in these areas. Whether
the focus is health, finances, relationships or our life purpose,
guided imagery helps to align our “selves,” focus
our energies, and create and establish the road before us.
A
simple technique for beginners is to sit quietly where they
won’t be disturbed, giving themselves a comfortable
block of time whereby the practitioner begins to relax by
simply breathing in and out, placing their attention on their
breathing process. This will slow down thoughts and still
the chattering of the mind. At some point they’ll find
themselves observers of their thoughts, and at this moment
their mind’s eye (the mental screen) can be used as
an area to formulate through imaging, the desired manifestation.
With imagination and intention, Soul puts into motion cause
and effect. By molding its divine energy, it manifests in
the intended result. Simply put, it’s “getting
what we wish for.”
Our
manifestations can come quickly and clearly when we image
them with no subconscious interference and external obstacles.
When we’re in alignment within ourselves and outside
ourselves, and in the flow of our life force, these manifestations
can be surprising. And, at some times, they’re considered
miraculous. As a healing technique, whether it’s healing
ones health, finances or relationships, it also brings confidence
and empowers the practitioner. By experimenting with this
on a daily basis, these abilities develop and help us to advance
spiritually and more tangibly in life itself.
©2005
Christine A. Loter
