As I started this exercise I had a ton of wondering thoughts that seem to race in and out of my head. As time went on and I focused on my breathing and letting the thoughts come in then push them away the more I only heard the waves. The longer I breathed in and out and listen to the waves the more I felt like I was actually at the beach with no one else around me. I truly felt a warmth come over my body like I was actually laying in the sun. I say almost too much because I actually felt my entire body relaxing and felt like I was falling a sleep. Then again maybe this wasn't the concept of the exercise but I was just happy to be able to relax and quiet my mind for once!
Until next time, eat healthy, exercise and be happy!
Cindy
Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about how relaxing that was I literally nearly fell asleep and my mother was listening to it with me and did fall asleep. I really didn't grasp the meaning behind the exercise totally I don't believe though.
Hello Cindy: Yea I am so excited for you. I too loved the "Witnessing Mind" exercise. The long pauses of silence with the constant ocean sound almost put me to sleep. My mind went into total relaxation. I like the way you used visualization of the ocean to help you focus.
DeleteI too love to use visualization to help me relax. Sometimes I lay in bed at night and cannot sleep. I will close my eyes and think about going away by myself anywhere and the thought of being alone relaxes me. Of course I always want to return but the feeling of being alone for a period of time is very powerful.
Cherie
Woohoo!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this exercise too. I did fall asleep! Every time I tried it! Not until the very end though, and only for twenty minutes or so. But it was the most amazing feeling when I woke up! Like I had caught up on years of sleep in a very short time! I'm still no pro at this meditation thing, but I'm starting to see myself come around! Glad you finally got to relax!
I think that we should of maybe started with this one just as it does have you focus on yourself rather than someone else. Might sound selfish but easier to do in my opinion. Once getting through doing that and getting good at it then it can become easier to think of others in these kinds of exercises. I loved the sounds of the waves, they are so relaxing but I am with you on the part of it making me almost fall asleep! Maybe more talking should be done to avoid that?
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