Scope of Visualisation.
How can a simple mind activity, such as directing visualisation, be so powerful? It has been used successfully and over history not just in sporting achievements but in gaining heightened states of relaxation and attaining specific goals in many areas of enterprise.
What is visualisation for me? It is memory and imagination. Visualisation is to see myself going through each stage of an activity and successfully bathing in its completion. In some instances for relaxation it can be to create a world of sheer delight full of a mixture of images that spark realms of extreme delight in colour movement and sound as well as the relaxing sensation of touch and warmth. The important fact is during the process the brain does not distinguish between reality and imagination so there is a steady flow of really good health promoting biological stimulus throughout the body.
The body is a natural store of beneficial hormones and knowing how to harness them is not difficult. I will highlight the mental side of the equation. Just taking the time to utilise the power of visualisation will give unbelievable positive benefits.
There is also a positive reason to explore enjoyable different scenarios in combating the physical and mental ups and downs of life.
An important feature of visualisation is memory and the two strengthens each other. Pictures really are powerful modes of information and combined with an active imagination are formidable tools.
Children are often told off for daydreaming when they should be doing something else. In the right circumstances this natural ability could be utilised with phenomenal results if actively directed with a clear objective. Learning could be a joy once turned into a game.
A real example occurred when a worried mother asked for help with her little seven year old boy as he was failing miserably at school lessons. The mother approached a private teacher who was talented enough to change lessons into enjoyable games where the little boy could utilise his natural imagination and live actively through walking down a Roman Road wearing a toga and sandals. In no time he was familiar with centurions and the mode of theatre at the time. He soaked the information up like a sponge and now delights in regaling his exploits in the streets of Rome. It was not long before he enjoyed the idea of lessons and of course was a completely different little boy as a result.
Like all things knowing something and not putting it to use will yield little of value. As my wife commented. “After collecting all these memory books, why did you forget where you left the car?” Was it my fault two multi storey car parks next to each other from outside looked exactly the same.
There is such a world of power in the human imagination which is little used by adults. It may be that in the pressure of every day life we may neglect our daydream potential and become wrapped up in pressing problems. I can assure that using directed visualisation works in a variety of spheres.
Quite simply spending a few minutes a day in private contemplation can give phenomenal rewards. Of course unlike daydreaming I start off with specific goal, that is either pleasure or a task. It is amazing that unresolved problems can after a session of visualisation pop up unexpected answers. After completing visualisation a little while later or in the next day or so, it can be surprising how a little focus and stimulation can resolve even the most difficult of problem.
What is visualisation for me? It is memory and imagination. Visualisation is to see myself going through each stage of an activity and successfully bathing in its completion. In some instances for relaxation it can be to create a world of sheer delight full of a mixture of images that spark realms of extreme delight in colour movement and sound as well as the relaxing sensation of touch and warmth. The important fact is during the process the brain does not distinguish between reality and imagination so there is a steady flow of really good health promoting biological stimulus throughout the body.
The body is a natural store of beneficial hormones and knowing how to harness them is not difficult. I will highlight the mental side of the equation. Just taking the time to utilise the power of visualisation will give unbelievable positive benefits.
There is also a positive reason to explore enjoyable different scenarios in combating the physical and mental ups and downs of life.
An important feature of visualisation is memory and the two strengthens each other. Pictures really are powerful modes of information and combined with an active imagination are formidable tools.
Children are often told off for daydreaming when they should be doing something else. In the right circumstances this natural ability could be utilised with phenomenal results if actively directed with a clear objective. Learning could be a joy once turned into a game.
A real example occurred when a worried mother asked for help with her little seven year old boy as he was failing miserably at school lessons. The mother approached a private teacher who was talented enough to change lessons into enjoyable games where the little boy could utilise his natural imagination and live actively through walking down a Roman Road wearing a toga and sandals. In no time he was familiar with centurions and the mode of theatre at the time. He soaked the information up like a sponge and now delights in regaling his exploits in the streets of Rome. It was not long before he enjoyed the idea of lessons and of course was a completely different little boy as a result.
Like all things knowing something and not putting it to use will yield little of value. As my wife commented. “After collecting all these memory books, why did you forget where you left the car?” Was it my fault two multi storey car parks next to each other from outside looked exactly the same.
There is such a world of power in the human imagination which is little used by adults. It may be that in the pressure of every day life we may neglect our daydream potential and become wrapped up in pressing problems. I can assure that using directed visualisation works in a variety of spheres.
Quite simply spending a few minutes a day in private contemplation can give phenomenal rewards. Of course unlike daydreaming I start off with specific goal, that is either pleasure or a task. It is amazing that unresolved problems can after a session of visualisation pop up unexpected answers. After completing visualisation a little while later or in the next day or so, it can be surprising how a little focus and stimulation can resolve even the most difficult of problem.
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