Hello everyone, here we are once again with the analysis of another relaxation exercise. I was excited to get going on this one and use the CD that accompanies our book. I started on Tuesday night and can say that it did not go well. I was incredibly annoyed by the female voice at first and I just couldn't settle into it. I tried again on Wednesday night and I did better but, I kept having completely erroneous images pop up like a man in a blue plaid shirt holding a big bowl of popcorn while I was trying to send love to my youngest daughter. I also had this male voice a few times say one word which I can't even remember except that it really broke my concentration. I was having trouble developing picture images as well but, could concentrate the thought on my daughter. On Thursday I got through to taking someones pain and found I could not picture in my mind my Dad even though I could concentrate my thought on him. Friday and Saturday were so crazy I never got to do the exercise. So, this morning as soon as I woke up I grabbed my CD player, headphones, announced I'd be out when I was done with my exercise and headed back to bed. I find it's easier for me laying down than sitting up. I was doing great this morning. I am thinking it was because my mind was less tired than when trying to do it at the end of the day. But, I also found out that if you check out you better get back before the CD ends. I went from this complete state of relaxation to the floor next to my bed after the blast of static that came through the headphones scared me half to death and I rolled off the bed...OUCH! Anyway it's not very relaxing to have your relaxation interrupted in such a manner. I will keep at it and hopefully have some more successful attempts over the next couple of days.
I did find the exercise portion much easier this morning however, still unable to develop a full picture in my mind. If anyone has any tips regarding this I'd love to hear them. I think once I get the hang of this exercise it will be beneficial because although rudely interrupted, I did feel better about myself, my family and everything I needed to tackle today, like 15 hours of homework.
I had trouble with static too, it really did not go a long way to helping with the exercise. I also had trouble settling into this one too. I did not mind the voice so much and I did love the ocean in the background, I just had trouble concentrating and keeping my mind on one person. I think this does take practice and time.
ReplyDeleteLol, I think I can relate to what you are saying as I felt the same way with my mental workout, I think there was too much on the CD, first the man's voice then the females's then the music which I felt was very artificial, fake and annoying. I felt that I could have done better, reading the instructions and playing a completely different piece of music, one where there will not be many interruptions.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you are not giving up! Good for you:)
I agree with you all as well. I found the CD to be kind of annoying and felt that I could have done better on my own. Trying to do the mental workout was difficult and I really enjoyed the previous exercise with the relaxation. This one I'm not sure that I can even get used to! Good luck with your endeavor of not giving up. You have more going for you than I do because I prefer to give this one up! :)
ReplyDeleteI also agree! I had the same problem with the sound and static. I found this exercise not as beneficial as previous ones done. I found the ocean sounds relaxing but when they spoke it almost startled you and it ook me away from my focus and relaxation state.
ReplyDeleteI understand totally what you're going through in trying to attempt this exercise when there is chaos going on all around you. When I first did this exercise, it was after I put my six-year-old to bed... I went to lie down and started the exercise. Next thing I knew, I was waking up 2 1/2 hours later to silence. Now this was all done after working a full day and then coming home and taking care of my little boy. I knew that my timeframe for this exercise would not work, so I ended up doing it early in the morning, on the weekend, prior to my son waking up.
ReplyDeleteI found it easy to focus on the one person that is closest to me (my husband)... Once I was able to perform this exercise at a time when the chaos had yet to start and I was well rested, I just let my mind remove all other thoughts and I focused my energy on my soul mate. For me it came easy, but I can also see where it may not be the same way for others and that practice will make it easier.
Laura