Post by Lunaria on Oct 7, 2004 11:08:32 GMT -5
Make It So
Creative Visualization Techniques
Athletes do it, business executives do it, and children do it without even realizing how powerful it is. It's called visualization, and the concept is simply being able to enhance or change your reality by using your imagination. You may not realize it, but you probably already practice some type of visualization. Reality follows idea, and most of the time the process is so seamless we take it for granted. It's a smaller step than you might imagine to get from picturing and executing an excellent golf swing to imagining your next job into reality, or improving your progress by conceiving what your life will be like when you reach a fitness goal or spiritual milestone. Many people have substantially transformed their lives by setting the change in their mind's eye before making it happen.
To use visualization to enhance your life and help you achieve your goals, it's important to be clear about what you want. You may want to start small for practice, but it's essential that you don't doubt your ability to manifest your dreams. Include all the details of what you desire; set them in your mind, or even write them down. After you are sure about your goals, create a soothing environment to begin your visualization. It's important to fully relax and allow your imagination to go to work. Shake out any tension in your body, then close your eyes and take some deep breaths. Allow yourself to slow down more with each breath until you are completely serene. Picture yourself in the situation you desire. See it in the present tense and allow all your senses to experience the image. How does it look, feel, taste, smell? Imagine any positive emotions that are part of the situation - this is no time to let any potential roadblocks get in your way. Practice visualizing your heart's desire often, perhaps even once or twice a day. It doesn't have to be for a long time; even a few minutes of vivid imagery is powerful. Also, feel free to visit the image casually as you go about your day.
While it's valuable to practice visualization frequently, the irony is that you also have to trust and be relaxed about your potential situation coming to fruition. In other words, you want to be consistent in your imagery, but you don't want to be obsessive. When the subject of your visualization is manifested, be sure to acknowledge your part in achieving them, yet be grateful to the universe as well for allowing reality to meet your dreams.
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Creative Visualization Techniques
Athletes do it, business executives do it, and children do it without even realizing how powerful it is. It's called visualization, and the concept is simply being able to enhance or change your reality by using your imagination. You may not realize it, but you probably already practice some type of visualization. Reality follows idea, and most of the time the process is so seamless we take it for granted. It's a smaller step than you might imagine to get from picturing and executing an excellent golf swing to imagining your next job into reality, or improving your progress by conceiving what your life will be like when you reach a fitness goal or spiritual milestone. Many people have substantially transformed their lives by setting the change in their mind's eye before making it happen.
To use visualization to enhance your life and help you achieve your goals, it's important to be clear about what you want. You may want to start small for practice, but it's essential that you don't doubt your ability to manifest your dreams. Include all the details of what you desire; set them in your mind, or even write them down. After you are sure about your goals, create a soothing environment to begin your visualization. It's important to fully relax and allow your imagination to go to work. Shake out any tension in your body, then close your eyes and take some deep breaths. Allow yourself to slow down more with each breath until you are completely serene. Picture yourself in the situation you desire. See it in the present tense and allow all your senses to experience the image. How does it look, feel, taste, smell? Imagine any positive emotions that are part of the situation - this is no time to let any potential roadblocks get in your way. Practice visualizing your heart's desire often, perhaps even once or twice a day. It doesn't have to be for a long time; even a few minutes of vivid imagery is powerful. Also, feel free to visit the image casually as you go about your day.
While it's valuable to practice visualization frequently, the irony is that you also have to trust and be relaxed about your potential situation coming to fruition. In other words, you want to be consistent in your imagery, but you don't want to be obsessive. When the subject of your visualization is manifested, be sure to acknowledge your part in achieving them, yet be grateful to the universe as well for allowing reality to meet your dreams.
For more information visit Successconsciousness.com
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