Mindfullness and Visualization

Mindfullness and meditation go hand in hand with a healthy recovery from depression as well as many other conditions. When meditating I choose to be near or to at leasts visualize moving water.

The energy present in moving water, such as in fast sweeping rivers or cascading waterfalls, is incredibly  soothing as well as energizing. The act of sitting near a waterfall or river while engaging in a deep breathing exercise can be incredibly dynamic.

If you can't get to a river or waterfall the act of visualizing one can be just as rewarding. Creating a scene in your mind's eye and focusing on that image while meditating may bring you great reward. I often find that when I settle into a quiet spot, generate my mind's eye image of a waterfall or river and begin meditating with that image to guide me, my mindfullness exercise turns out to be extremely fulfilling.

Our minds are powerful tools to help us on our mindfullness journey. Our minds can create the sights and sounds we need to transport ourselves to our restful and restorative locations. We can direct ourselves to a riverside, waterfall, mountaintop or even a peaceful meadow to complete our mindfullness exercise and meditation. Visualizing our destinations can be just as rewarding and effective. Our meditations can become just as enriching and restorative with a bit of visualization and imagery. Remember, the sky is the limit to choosing your visualization when you practice mindfullness and meditation.