Wellness Newsletter
November 2007
Visioning is a meditation practice which allows us to access our inner wisdom. Originated by New Thought leader Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Visioning opens us up to our own intuition and to the infinite possibilities available to us through the Divine, whatever that is for you. My experience with Visioning over the years has allowed me to access a place in myself that feels unlimited, expansive and often surprising. The practice gets me out of my head and into my heart, where inspiration sparks new and exciting possiblities.
Visioning fits beautifully into a daily practice of prayer and meditation, along with journaling. You might practice privately or with a group of like-minded people. Visioning can bring everyone into alignment and lead to wonderfully inspired action for a project, an event, a business or group activity.
Here are the basics of the practice:
1. Settle yourself down when you have at least twenty to thirty minutes without interruption. You might have a journal and pen nearby.
2. Begin to center yourself by breathing into your heart center, opening to unconditional love and light, feeling safe, calm and relaxed for at least five or ten minutes.
3. Set an intention for the visioning, while setting aside any preconceived ideas about the outcome of your meditation. Simply decide if you would like the visioning to be open-ended or focused on one area of your life or, if you are visioning with others, to align yourselves with a topic.
4. When you feel centered and relaxed, one by one, ask the following questions:
What is Spirit’s vision for my life or What is the vision for my health & wellbeing?
What am I releasing to fulfill this vision – what am I releasing that no longer serves me?
What am I embracing or welcoming into my experience?
What am I to BE for this vision to be fulfilled – what qualities will support me as I grow and learn?
Know that you will remember everything you want to remember during the meditation, or you might gently open your eyes and jot down ideas as they appear. Then close your eyes and turn your attention inward once again. Remain open and receptive to whatever comes or doesn’t come. Your guidance may offer you words, phrases, images or feelings. Often nothing seems to be happening until you are well into the process, then a memory or insight will surface. Accept what is unfolding as much as possible and continue to ask the questions.
Complete your meditation with gratitude to your guidance, knowing that more will be revealed and that this is always for your highest and greatest good. When you complete the meditation, take some time to write about your experience. Write the questions again and keep writing as more information is revealed. Throughout the day and into the future, notice how the vision unfolds in the world. Opportunities may appear out of the blue, old situations may fall away effortlessly to make room for the new. Be gentle with yourself and keep visiting the vision in your daily practice.
May your visioning deepen the connecting to your true self and support you on your journey to fulfillment.
RESOURCE: Guided Meditation CD (see below)
With love & gratitude, Becca
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