Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Greetings Folks- I don't usually meditate per se in a formal way but I do sometimes take some time upon waking or going to bed to put a centering on and take a look. I very often get a plethora of images coming to my mind's eye which are surprising due to their great detail, if not as vivid as normal sight. I call these images " night visions " . I sometimes make a note of the ones that seem especially interesting or amusing but due to the great degree of them I could not note them all. When these images first started coming in great quantity in the detail of these fully formed images would draw my attention so much that I would loose them, much like Stephen reported. Now I can relax more and let them be shown to me rather than try to see what is appearing. Very often the images are of a graphic or artistic nature, so it is like I am in a gallery of sorts. Often I am looking at a book and seeing the pages turn and then I see very detailed abstract drawings and symbols. Sometimes I see sculptural constructions. Sometimes I see strange little scenes. Never do they last more than a couple of seconds. However sometimes if I look into the process of their arrival they start coming with a great rapidity though not all seem fully formed nor can I fully reflect on them. Then sometimes I can see them in a matrix as if they are coming in on many screens from many points of view simultaneously. Again in this case I cannot really register the images but I can notice the way in which they are flowing and being perceived which itself seems worthy of note. The meaning of these images, if there is one, is not obvious in most occasions. In anticipation of writing this I remembered a couple a few nights ago. One was a scene of a large creature, a buffalo bear animal on its hind legs, whose back was facing me and was walking away from a couple of posts with grey mailboxes. There was snow on the ground except for around the mailboxes and the trail the creature was on. The trail headed past a vertical fence post with another leaning against it diagonally. In another night vision I saw a a small cottage with large hands of flat wood around it as if the hands where doing " guess who?' to the building. The hands were painted a muted lavender color. BBTY4TB- Bret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 In a message dated 7/22/2006 7:01:33 PM GMT Standard Time, bretarenson writes: I very often get a plethora of images coming to my mind's eye which are surprising due to their great detail, if not as vivid as normal sight. I call these images " night visions " . <<<<<<<< Hey Bret - I have talked about this before, also. I called them " glimpses. " And they happen at night right before falling asleep. For me, it has been nature scenes, with glistening, sparkling images. I was interested reading how yours is related to art. Sounds like we each have our own versions of " heaven, " for lack of a better word. For me, it is still fleeting. Still working on trying to " capture " it for longer periods of time. But just the fact that it happens at all makes me know that this " realm " is there, revealing itself, and that we all have the ability to tap into it. I think it is wonderful. Thanks for sharing and to all of the wonderful people here. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Hi Deb- I suppose these glimpses find a form based on what has interest or import to you. Yes for me it is still fleeting too. And I think you make a good point about trying to capture it for longer periods of time. I think this is what I am trying to write about, the subjective inquiry, giving attention to what comes and finding an active engagement in its unfolding. And doing so just because it is what comes and not necessarily because of what it may mean. Bret , Deb111222 wrote: > > > In a message dated 7/22/2006 7:01:33 PM GMT Standard Time, > bretarenson writes: > > I very often get a plethora of images coming to my > mind's eye which are surprising due to their great detail, if not as > vivid as normal sight. I call these images " night visions " . > > > <<<<<<<< > > > Hey Bret - I have talked about this before, also. I called them > " glimpses. " And they happen at night right before falling asleep. > > For me, it has been nature scenes, with glistening, sparkling images. > I was interested reading how yours is related to art. Sounds like we each > have our own versions of " heaven, " for lack of a better word. For me, it is > still fleeting. Still working on trying to " capture " it for longer periods of > time. But just the fact that it happens at all makes me know that this > " realm " is there, revealing itself, and that we all have the ability to tap into > it. > > I think it is wonderful. Thanks for sharing and to all of the > wonderful people here. > > Deb > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 In a message dated 7/23/2006 5:46:11 PM GMT Standard Time, bretarenson writes: Yes for me it is still fleeting too. And I think you make a good point about trying to capture it for longer periods of time. I think this is what I am trying to write about, the subjective inquiry, giving attention to what comes and finding an active engagement in its unfolding. <<<<<<<<<< Yes, for me, I see it, get all excited, and then lose it! If I can get that excitement or that fear under control, no telling what I might see! I'm working on it, though. Diligently! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Hi Deb- Yes, I know about that excitment making it go away. I think this is what Stephen was talking about too. I am finding this effort at composure or even detachement to have profound results. I think have mentioned this before. It is being engaged by being removed, which is maybe some how not actively diverting the energy from where it really wants to go which then leads to an intense excitation. However following this lesson also makes it near impossible to accept an active ownership of the experience, which may be what wants to be learned, but it is also making me a bit lethargic. I'll see how it come out. Bret > > Yes, for me, I see it, get all excited, and then lose it! If I can get > that excitement or that fear under control, no telling what I might see! > I'm working on it, though. Diligently! > > Deb > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 In a message dated 7/24/2006 1:29:43 AM GMT Standard Time, bretarenson writes: I am finding this effort at composure or even detachement to have profound results. ...... However following this lesson also makes it near impossible to accept an active ownership of the experience, which may be what wants to be learned. <<<<<<<<< Bret - this is a very interesting point. I very much enjoy your perspective on things. It really makes me think. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Composure, almost detachment....no ownership of the experience.... Yes, that seems to work for me! If I try to " force " things to happen, I get disappointed. If I " let " things happen, I get joy. Of course I still follow certain protocols to " loosen up " the power! I just don't really say " KUNDALINI--Come OUT-ta!, NOW! " -or words to that effect. I wouldn't dare! Blessings! Stephen - Deb111222 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:46 AM Re: Re: The Mulch of Inspiration In a message dated 7/24/2006 1:29:43 AM GMT Standard Time, bretarenson writes: I am finding this effort at composure or even detachement to have profound results. ..... However following this lesson also makes it near impossible to accept an active ownership of the experience, which may be what wants to be learned. <<<<<<<<< Bret - this is a very interesting point. I very much enjoy your perspective on things. It really makes me think. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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