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try to visualize the images on the level of feeling, awareness and emotion. Let each image appear like a slide on
your mental screen.
Now begin. Flickering candle... flickering candle... tall palm tree, a car moving on the road, yellow clouds, blue
clouds, starlit night, full moon, standing dog, reposing cat, moving elephant, racing horse, rising sun behind the
mountains, setting sun behind the mountains, setting sun behind the ocean, ocean with waves, a big lake with
crystal clear water, blue lotus, white lotus, pink lotus, a boat sailing on the water—see the ripples, chimney
smoke rising from an old house, the dawn of the day, a yogi in deep meditation.
Now ask yourself again “who am I”. Do not try to answer this question; do not allow the intellect or ego to
interfere. Just ask the question, let it go and allow the mind to remain alert and clear. Become a witn ess of your
awareness - not the body, not the senses, not the mind; nothing but awareness. Become aware that you are
observing yourself. Look within and try to be aware of the one who is looking.
Now take your awareness to the space above the eyebrows – the third eye, the centre of intuition. Imagine a
flaming golden, sparkling, shimmering light. Breathe in that golden light and allow it to fill your head, your
lungs, your abdomen, your whole body and the space around your body. Take a few minutes just to experience,
appreciate and absorb that pure energy which now fills your whole being.
Now start with the number one and say, “one, my whole body is becoming more awake,” “two, my whole body
is becoming even more awake,” “three, my whole body is even more awake,” “four, my whole body is
awakening more,” five, my whole body is becoming even more widely awake.” Keep counting and repeating
similar phrases until you reach number twenty eight. If you lose count start again at number one.
Now finally repeat once again the resolve or sankalpa that you thought at the beginning of your practice. You
are consciously directing the unconscious mind regarding your true goal in life. This time the unconscious is
very receptive and will th er efor e accept the suggestion from the conscious mind with more intensity. In due
course, depending upon the sincerity and regularity of the practice, the resolve bears fruit in life.
Relax all efforts, draw your mind outside and become aware of your breathing. Become aware of your
surroundings, the room you are in. Lie quietly for some time and keep your eyes closed. Now st a r t m o v i n g your
fingers and toes and stretch your body gently. When you are sure that you are wide awake, sit up slowly and
open your eyes.