So how do we get into a state of poise?
Here is the process (taught to me by David Shephard, NLP Master Trainer):
[You may just want to read these instructions slowly and softly to yourself and then practice until you can glide into the state easily, or you may like to make an mp3 to play back to yourself, or you may prefer to get someone to read the instructions for you as you follow the sound of their voice...]
- First of all get comfortable..find something to look at straight across the room, slightly above eye level…a picture…a mark on the wall…anything small will do
- Then fixate your attention on this object…just look at this object…and focus on this object…
- And as you focus on this object, while still looking at this object, begin to expand your awarenesss. Let your awareness flow out into the periphery, into the space around the mark, and into your peripheral vision…and as you keep looking at the object, you may notice, even as you’re looking at the object, that you can see other things around in the room. While looking at the object, you can see the walls…and the ceiling… and the floor…and some of the other things in the room in peripheral vision, even though you are focussing on the spot…
- Continue to open up your awareness into the periphery so, even though you’re looking at the spot, you can become aware of things on either side of you, and the furniture and the walls on either side. Then pull your awareness around even further, so that you are also aware of what is happening behind you, even though you’re still looking at the object.
- Now obviously you won’t be able to see what is happening behind you, but you can become aware of what is happening behind you, or have the kind of sensations that you would have if you were able to see what was happening behind you.
- So pull your awareness all the way round, pull it all the way around behind you, so that even though you are looking at the spot, you are aware of what is behind you, and you are allowing your peripheral vision to reach into the corners of the room behind you.
- You may find this easier by imagining there’s a ball just above and behind the back of your head. And while you’re still looking at the spot, put your attention or your awareness on that imaginary ball, above and behind the top of your head, and you will find that it will open up your awareness.
- Now keeping your attention in the periphery and still keeping your awareness on what is happening around you, bring your eyes down so that your eyes are looking straight ahead…keeping your awareness in the periphery. So you can see what is straight in front of you, and yet your awareness is all the way around, your attention is now in the entire room.
- And notice…and experience, the state that you’re in…notice you feel differently now.
It may seem a bit weird at first, a little bit spacey, but with practice – once your body knows the state – you can achieve it in seconds…or less. And as you practice and get used to the feel of the state, it will feel less spacy and more of a relaxed alertness with an awareness of the whole room…poised for action.
Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gergtreble/3020754762/
Oh drat, I am not alone in the room right now, so I really cannot do these steps and practice them quite yet. However, thank you so much making poise and nlp into some simple steps we can practice. Of course, I love the photo you selected to illustrate your point. Cute red booties!
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I’m with April. Love the picture and can’t wait to give it a try!
Jen B
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Sounds a bit like a relaxation script I had from my hypnotherapy days. I think it was called “hyperempermia” or something like that. Love the photo, she has some serious poise/balance going there.
Lisa McLellan
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Is this relaxation…? Yes.
Is this self-hypnosis…? Yes.
This is an interesting observation which I’ll expand on in my next blog…
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I am definitely going to try it when I’m less sleepy
Jose Escalante
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Great script, and a great photo. I’ll have to try it but it won’t take the place of surveillance cameras.
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Rob
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John Ho
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Your site is always full of grate information. Thank you for this post.
Martin O’Connor
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Can’t wait to hear more on the differences between hypnosis and NLP. Sounds like a lot of similarities.
Robert Martin
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Excellent technique, useful for quieting the mind and for training ourselves to use our peripheral vision.
Steve Chambers
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I need this right before I go to bed. I like anything that relaxes the body and quiets the mind.
Vicki http://www.bridal-threads.com
Very Cool!…
Scott
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I like the post.
It’s important to be aware of your situation. Ever tried to talking to someone that is focused and is really bad at awareness? It’s really aggravating.
Bert (alter ego- Mister P)
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Where do I find that little beach? That picture inspires me to do balance training. Wonderful concept of quieting the mind.
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Supreme awareness, great peace. Love it!
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Interesting. That brings back memories of an audio program I have in which the person describes what you’ve just detailed. But, you did a much better job! I’ll give this a try.
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