Guided Imagery

I am using a very powerful CD called “Meditations to Promote SUCCESSFUL SURGERY “by Belleruth Naparstek.

I recently had a mastectomy and was encouraged, as part of my preparation, to use guided imagery. I have used this practice for many years as I awaken each morning to enjoy several slow deep breaths and vision my day as the best possible, most positive and highly productive day. I am exceedingly optimistic as I think through each part of the day ahead. How will I perform? How will others respond? What will we create together? I set my intention very, very high and then am delighted when most days meet or exceed my expectations.

I have learned to open my mind and heart to what wants to emerge. By this I mean that I keep my vision more general than specific. For example, instead of picturing, “together we will accomplish X” I would vision, “together we will co-create the best possible outcome for all those served, ourselves included.” And then I revisit these intentions as the day unfolds, giving thanks for each new blessing.

By staying in a place of positive expectations and gratitude, my heart and spirit stay optimistic and open. And when problems appear, and they do, I simply remember to ask, “how can this problem become an opportunity?”

I learned many years ago that every problem is an opportunity hiding in what at first seems like an obstacle or something unwelcomed. Yet the bigger the problem the greater the opportunity. It is important to learn to trust yourself and life and to dare to believe that all things are possible!

Could my upcoming journey with chemo be offering me yet another opportunity to discover new miracles?