Meditation

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 21 May 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

aciddragon	21 May 2002
I have a question on meditation. I've been using the brainsync cd's for the past 2 months off and on to meditation when I have time and when I'm not so tired I'd fall asleep...Which is my biggest problem most of the time. A few days ago, I was meditating with a vortex crystal in my right hand. (btw which is the recieving hand and sending hand can't remember? I'm right hand dominate if that matters which I thought it did..) While I was meditation thou, I'd see different pictures flash thur my head like a lot of them sort like a slideshow. Like a river in the forest, Or like I was on the ocean looking into the shore and there was two hills with a city in the the middle. Can't remember anymore right now. Should of wrote them down. But is this normal...Ya I know there no right or wrong..but I was just wondering. The other part that puzzled me was if I tried to focus more on the picture that was in my mind at the time it would disappear faster...Like that makes sense?!? Anyway, I'm still trying to learn about meditation and all so any input will be very useful. Thanks. Oh yes I will check more on the other threads about this topic. No need to bump them up. Again thanks for any help. :)

jade	21 May 2002
my best advice is to relax and breathe. relax every part of your body, try sitting up when you meditate to keep yourself awake (like outside perhaps to keep you more awake), breathe - deep breaths in and out to assist with clarity and relaxation. enjoy and don't push the meditation, just allow it to be. in light, jade ps and write down your mediation immediately upon finishing. :D keep a journal of your meds for reference and as a guide to show yourself how well you are doing!

raeanne	22 May 2002
Aciddragon, Which Brainsync CD have you been listening to? There are different CDs to stimulate different brain wave patterns. It sounds like you are using one of the CDs that increases Theta brain waves. Here is a brief explanation of the different brain wave states as posted on the BrainSync web site: Beta …New ideas and solutions to problems flash like lightning into your mind. Beta training is one of the frequencies that biofeedback therapists use to treat Attention Deficit Disorder…. Alpha …Alpha-centered programs help you tap your creativity and are excellent for problem solving, finding new ideas and practicing creative visualization…. Theta …Theta brings forward heightened receptivity, flashes of dreamlike imagery, inspiration, and your long-forgotten memories…. Delta …Delta is the slowest of all four brain wave frequencies. Most commonly associated with deep sleep, certain frequencies in the Delta range also trigger the release of Human Growth Hormone so beneficial for healing and regeneration…. If you are using “Deep Meditation” then the CD is taking you through all four brain wave states. The CD “Healing Meditation” focuses only on the theta brain waves and “Total Relaxation” uses alpha. Are you listening to the entire CD or just one of the two tracks. If I try to listen to the whole CD, I sometimes fall asleep even if I am sitting up! Just playing track 2 to the end works for me. Your crystal might be giving you an extra boost in visualization. All in all it sounds to me like you are doing great! If you want, you could try holding a different stone. Hematite works well for me since I have a tendency to … I don’t know how to explain it, (become disassociated?) but it isn’t a nice feeling and hematite helps. Now, to answer your question, I believe the left hand is the traditional receiving hand.

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