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Q: It's the 50th day since I started meditation
practice strictly
following all the guidelines as explained in the lessons (#13
onward). Now I am getting lesser and lesser thoughts and can easily
go back to my meditation state if at all thought comes. Many times, I
get a scene of its own in my mental screen (Believe me, I do not
create this mental visualization at all! ) without any effort from my
side while on meditation. These scenes may be related to past events,
or unknown to me, and I start participating in the scene (I can even
hear the character's speech or talk!) whatever it may be and my head
falls of its own from vertical position. Usually I get this type of
synchronizing to some events before I get a normal sleep. However, in
this case I realize soon and get back to my business of meditation,
otherwise I may fall asleep (afraid). I request your guidance please.
A: Thank you for writing and sharing.
Sounds like you are settling in with your meditation very well. It is
okay to nod off if that is what your nervous system needs. No need to
be concerned about it. It is a normal part of the cycle of
purification that happens over time, as are the various visions that
occur. We treat them all just the same, easing back to the mantra
when we realize we have been off somewhere. If sleep happens to come,
we don't fight it. It is okay.
If you look up "sleep" in the topic index on the web site, you will
find several lessons linked on this subject. Take a look, and you
will find that your experience is normal, and part of the journey to
enlightenment. If it happens, it happens. When we become aware we
have drifted off the mantra into sleep, or anything else, we just
easily come back to it. No strain, no hanging on, and no fear about
it. Just easy management of our awareness of the mantra in relation
to experiences like that. Every part of the experience is part of the
meditation process, and we include all of it in our time measurement
of meditation -- 20 minutes, or whatever period we are using in our
twice-daily sittings. Over time, the various manifestations of
purification (drowsiness, visions, sensations) will change as inner
obstructions dissolve, and permanent inner silence will be coming up.
You are doing just right. Carry on ... I wish you continuing success on
your chosen spiritual path.
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