QUICK RECHARGE

seeking self enlightenment

self enlightenment exercise no. 1

When you have finished reading these words, close your eyes for a few seconds and become aware of the forms of light that you see in your mind. As you do this, your eyes rest and you enjoy a relaxing break from the visual demands of everyday life.

When you open your eyes, imagine that you are seeing the world in front of you for the very first time.

NOTES
Do this exercise whenever you feel stressed and in need of a very short moment of relaxation. It is also an easy reminder of the beauty and wonder of the world we live in.

Please post a comment or question below about how you got on with this exercise. I will gladly post a reply.

If this exercise helped you with stress, listen to this 4 minute meditation for total stress relief
http://www.meditainment.com/stress-relief/

Comments

03 Jun 6:46 PM

Ric wrote:

I was amazed I had never really noticed those blobs of light in the mind. NICE ONE

07 Jul 8:49 PM

Tarek wrote:

This web site is wonderful...
Thanks to the creator.

great work really great...

Thanks a lot.

08 Jul 7:34 AM

Starfire wrote:

Hi Richard - I've been a Meditainment member for quite a while, but I didn't realise you had a blog!

I quite enjoyed this exercise - I especially liked that it was something I could practice 'in the moment', rather than having to take myself away from the keyboard and into a 'meditation space' for a defined period of time.

Interestingly enough, I don't see 'blobs of light' so much as I see 'blobs of dark' - or at least I did when I tried it this time. I'm curious to see what I get next time I try.

Blessings

Starfire

11 Jul 12:49 PM

tushar wrote:

Short and simple yet so powerful..thank you so much.

16 Jul 9:58 PM

benjamin wrote:

this is just what i want now to be more powerful and wealthy also have all that i want in live.i am so thankful for your web site richard.it's good and i say thank's it wonderful.

17 Jul 3:05 AM

Tariq wrote:

Very relaxing and intense.
Thank you.

17 Jul 4:29 AM

Mary Ann wrote:

great...seemed like my world is abit nicer and friendlier

17 Jul 5:44 AM

wen wrote:

those colorful blobs i see since i was little, when i opened my eyes there were bottles of water next to the lamp and it was artistic, never realized the beauty in it till now

17 Jul 2:58 PM

Joanne wrote:

This site is great, the stress relief is a brilliant short way to brighten the day without having to do a full meditation. I am enjoying the meditations so much, Thankyou, keep up the great work, Joanne x

17 Jul 5:28 PM

Richard Latham wrote:

Hey posters,
thank you so very much for all these nice encouraging comments. You have given me a real positive boost, as good as any exercise could do.
Richard

21 Jul 2:30 PM

nora cameron wrote:

Richard, I've tried this exercise but I see grey squares more than forms of light. Is that normal too? Thanks, nora

21 Jul 2:46 PM

Richard Latham wrote:

Hi Nora,
Thanks for your question.
These grey squares you see are probably a kind of image carried over from looking at the computer screen. However, sometimes you might see grey squares anyway, even if you have not been looking at a screen. There are a variety of shapes anyone might see as well as the blobs mentioned in the exercise. It is all down to the way the brain decides to interpret the signals from the eyes. I would not know what certain shapes or images would mean. It would make an interesting area for research though. All the best Richard

05 Aug 6:51 PM

Chantal wrote:

Hi Richard,

I came across this site a while back when I was extremely tense and in a very stressful and depressive state. I tried it a few times and thought it certainly helped calm me down but then things got worse I and more or less forgot about the site. Today I thought to stop by and well I saw red and no shapes...does that mean anything?

This is a great site and so helpful, when that quick fix is needed thank you so much!!!

Chantal

10 Aug 7:45 AM

Beth wrote:

Hello Richard! I'm a new visitor to the site and am curious about what these exercises can do. I also want to know what I do if I don't really see anything but darkness. Any help?

Beth

12 Aug 10:22 AM

Richard Latham wrote:

Hi Beth,
Thanks for your question. If you complete these exercises, you will notice subtle and positive changes in the way you engage in life. Don't worry about only 'seeing darkness' it would suggest you are feeling deeply relaxed.

14 Aug 6:36 AM

RAVI wrote:

Hi Richard...

I did the exercise but what I saw was all blackness and not blobs of light but very soon the blackness turned into blue and redish again black. What and why is this change in colours ? At present I am suffering from sever low back pain and tremendous mental stress and tensions. I am sure meditation will definitely reduce this tress and tensions and ultimately relief from low back pain.

Thank you much.

14 Aug 12:15 PM

Richard Latham wrote:

Hi Ravi,
I wouldn't know why there was a change in colours for you, but its interesting to read what everyone is 'seeing' so thanks for your post.

I am sorry to hear about your suffering under severe back pain. I strongly recommend you listen to this Pain Relief Meditation
http://www.meditainment.com/natural-pain-relief/
It is unlikely to completely end the pain, but you will find it less bothersome and easier to manage. This will also provide some relief for your mental stress. All the very best of good fortune with this. Please let us know how it goes for you.

19 Aug 2:16 AM

Krys wrote:

Richard,

This website is of the highest quality, beautiful presentation, great products, beneficial to all of us. Will sign up soon to get full benefits..
Thanks a million,
Blessings,

Krys

24 Aug 10:54 AM

cheryl wrote:

I really enjoyed it, At first i had a hard time relaxing but this is my first time trying meditation,it was a wouderful experience I believe if i could calm my mind from the mental chattering i could get some clarity It was great thanks a bunch!! Cheryl

02 Sep 3:20 AM

Rhonda wrote:

I found my exsperience very visual. I saw beams and rings of light which was very colourful many defined shapes.
Thankyou
Rhonda

06 Sep 5:27 PM

Rene wrote:

Hey Richard...this is my first time to this website, and I find it very informative. Saw dots of light when I tried this exercise. Going through a painful time in my life right now, my partner of 13 years is moving on, and I don't want to let her go. Doing a lot of praying and visualizing for a better future. Thanks for your website and thank you for putting your time into it. God bless you.

08 Sep 9:39 AM

Richard Latham wrote:

Hi Rene,
Pleased the website is helping you at this very difficult time. A break up with a partner, is extremely unpleasant, especially for the party that wants to keep the relationship. I hope it all works out well for you both, whether in a seperated or reunited future. Richard

17 Sep 4:51 AM

Paula Luaces wrote:

Richard,

I had noticed those forms of light before but I had never used them as a way of relaxation. I always assumed they were my eyes responding to external light filtering in, previous scenes and even blood vessels.

I am looking at them in a new light mow(pun intended)

I love how easy yet effective this is!

22 Sep 7:34 PM

jade wrote:

That was totally wild! I cannot believe I have had this wonderful experiential resource right here in of all places my head for my whole life and never before experienced it like that. The exercise demonstrated to me just how remarkably easy it is to change one's reality.

23 Sep 8:58 PM

Sam Lucas wrote:

Thanks Richard.......it is GREAT!!!

Sam

04 Oct 12:22 PM

Carla wrote:

Hi,

I did this exercise and I saw differents shades of red. It is beautifull!! Thanks :)

16 Oct 1:10 AM

Cheryl Saunders wrote:

I see only darkness.i have been studing the Silva method for 9wks. now and have not been able to experience anything.could i be blind in my in my inner eye.I believe in esp an fear the unknown.I have had many experiences,but got nothing from her lessons.

20 Oct 11:15 AM

Richard wrote:

Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for your comment and question.
Don't worry if you only see darkness, about a third of people have this. When this exercise works, all you see is a kind of 'background illumination' which are the messages your eyes continue to send to your brain, in the absense of light. The way you interpret these is of some significnace, but it sounds like you are just set to ignore them, which is no bad thing. Richard