09-21-2021, 10:09 PM
This is an interesting question, and one I sometimes encounter. I agree that it likely varies from being to being and even meditation to meditation, in a personalized, significant way.
Sometimes after I settle, an image will come to me. For instance, I'm drawn to fractals these days, but that may change at any point.
Other times, I consciously choose a "starting" image that is significant to me at that moment. I am often pleasantly surprised how visualization seems to take on a life of its own, as I notice consciously trying to steer it. Then, I just laugh, and let go; I go with the flow and let it be what it wants to be. And, of course, there are times, when I'm too distracted, my mind is too busy, and it just doesn't come together.
I don't often, if ever, have repeat images and scenes ... they vary a great deal depending upon that moment. I try to start with an intention or concept; my meditation may follow my lead, or do its own thing.
While here I am talking specifically about my visualization meditation, I should add that meditation, to me, has a broad nature. For example, when I walk or do dishes or whatever and do so slowly, consciously and open myself up to each and all in a sense of wonder and preciousness (for lack of a better term), it can be meditative to me. I presume we all have unique approaches to our meditation.
What is electrifying, nourishing, meaningful ... what is calling to you?
Sometimes after I settle, an image will come to me. For instance, I'm drawn to fractals these days, but that may change at any point.
Other times, I consciously choose a "starting" image that is significant to me at that moment. I am often pleasantly surprised how visualization seems to take on a life of its own, as I notice consciously trying to steer it. Then, I just laugh, and let go; I go with the flow and let it be what it wants to be. And, of course, there are times, when I'm too distracted, my mind is too busy, and it just doesn't come together.
I don't often, if ever, have repeat images and scenes ... they vary a great deal depending upon that moment. I try to start with an intention or concept; my meditation may follow my lead, or do its own thing.
While here I am talking specifically about my visualization meditation, I should add that meditation, to me, has a broad nature. For example, when I walk or do dishes or whatever and do so slowly, consciously and open myself up to each and all in a sense of wonder and preciousness (for lack of a better term), it can be meditative to me. I presume we all have unique approaches to our meditation.
What is electrifying, nourishing, meaningful ... what is calling to you?
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