I'm not so sure where to post this, but... I helped out a friend.

[donzieja]

Okay, so I have this friend named Matt. His mom and my mom have been friends since they were fourteen, so we've basically known each other our entire lives. He's a very nice kid, a little different, is all. People sometimes pick on him for his oddities. It doesn't bother him, thankfully. This kid hasn't a mean bone in his body. Anyways, we were discussing many spiritual topics, and eventually we decided that I would guide him into a meditative state. Here's what I did, if I recall correctly.

Don't speak. Just sit down on the side of the bed, you may sit cross legged or sit like you're in a chair. (he sat normally, like it was a chair.)

Now, be aware of your surroundings. There are things happening in the other areas of the house. You must not let them distract you; instead, use them to your advantage. A bond between you and your physical senses. If, say, a phone call arises, simply acknowledge it, and let it pass.

Now, close your eyes. Relax your back, and intense your facial muscles. Do this by simply tensing them slightly and releasing. Good. Now take a deep breath, but not too deep. Just a natural, calming inhale, and exhale. Pay attention to the rise and fall of your torso, and let it continue. Now, I want you to pay more attention to the pauses between your breath. After you inhale, there is a pause. Listen in to yourself during the pause, listen for your blood flowing, or your heart beating, or both, whatever you'd like.

Now. You're growing more and more relaxed. I'm going to count from five down to one, and by the time I reach one, you will be in a deeper state of mind than ever.

Five. You're still partially aware of your body, and you can feel your chest rising and falling.

Four. You're becoming more relaxed, and a feeling of calmness and safety comes over you. You can do anything.

Three. Now, as you become less aware of my voice, you still sense my words.

Two. You're almost to the point. You will soon be able to experience the fullest of your imagination.

One. You're finally calm, and nothing can disturb you.

Now, imagine yourself flying over the ocean, the sky is blue, and the sun is directly above, perhaps it's about noon. The water is a deep, yet fluorescent blue. You gaze up to the horizon, and you begin to see land.

It's an island, but not just any island. You begin to see a palm tree by the sand, and you realize that this is your island. Think of something that makes you happy, your girlfriend, for example. Now, as you explore this new land, you look down at the sand, and she's standing there, waiting patiently. You swoop down, and embrace her with all of your love. She looks at you and you both know that you love each other.

Now, begin flying again. You feel a rushing feeling. You've just bid farewell to your island, in hopes that you will return soon. You're flying up, and soon you're above the clouds, and you see this blue planet from above. You notice that, besides your island, there is no other land. You feel good about this. Now, you're surround by stars, and your planet has faded into the distance. You turn around, and there's earth. You fly downwards, and become aware of where your body is. You look back into the sky, and there's your home planet, an indistinguishable star that outshines the rest.

I'm going to count from one to five, and once I reach five, you'll be returned to awareness.

One. Sill relaxed.

Two. Getting warmer.

Three. You feel heaviness, but it's not overwhelming.

Four. You begin to feel your hands, and your body begins to tingle slightly.

Five. You may slowly raise your head, and open your eyes.

When he opened his eyes, they held a look of pure astonishment. I asked him what he felt and saw, and he was there in perfect detail. We had a handshake, and I was happy for him.

He says it was the most pleasant feeling you could imagine. It makes me wonder if I too have done this without realizing it.

Well, that's it. By the way, yes, I got the island thing and flying over the ocean from the API.

Thanks a lot for reading,

-Don.