It took me three attempts to get through the relaxation exercise, the first time I was relaxed alright, I actually fell asleep for an hour and a half while listening to it. The second time I my mind kept wandering to all the things I needed to do, we currently have visitors and it is hard to find a space and time to be on my own right now. Then, the third and final time I finally made it through, I listened attentively, tried to visualize the colors suggested, emerging from different parts of my body. I relaxed because the narrator has a relatively pleasant voice, only I am not sure how effective the color visualization was in the end, I felt silly and just couldn't commit to the idea. I suppose when I meditate I truly enjoy gentle guidance that seizes after awhile, to allow me time to self-reflect and deepen my silence, the chattering keeps my mind wandering.
I just today have committed myself to completing another Deepak Chopra meditation challenge, I previously completed the one around Christmas 2012 and I loved it, it is done at ones own pace and very, very relaxing. You are all invited to join, it is absolutely free and easy to participate:
Deepak Chopra 21-Day Meditation Challenge
See you there?
Dunja :)
Haha nice to see that it wasn't only me who felt a little silly and was having a hard time staying concious. I really enjoyed your post. I admit, it took me a while to focus on the exercise and didn't quite get the visualizations down until the last part. I was so fearful that I would end up being woken up by my fiancé as he walked in the door that I was a little tense. I must say, the not so gentle snoring of my dog actually helped a bit at times (keeping me awake) and hindered at others (focus). It is difficult to find that optimal setting to make techniques like this work, but if they stick...ohhh so worth it. I bookmarked your Deepak Chopra challenge, I don't know if I will get to it immediately, but am hoping that I will make myself find the time. Thanks for sharing.
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