Exploring possibilities with lazy meditation

Well I found myself with some 'alone' time this afternoon. Wee boy and gorgeous girl had gone to soft play, so how to use that time in an enjoyable way? Well I wanted to explore some possibilities. I have to say I do most of my meditation sitting up (aligning the chakras is pretty much the gold standard) but there are times when you might want to just lie down, maybe on the sofa or a bed. This is what I call 'lazy meditation' no incense sticks, no lotus position, no mantra's, no chanting, no yoga, no alignment, no bed of nails, and no attempts at levitation! this afternoon was one of those times where I just want to crash out, so with that in mind, what you don't want to do is fall asleep! If you do, and you are anything like me, you will wake up feeling funny and miffed at having missed a precious afternoon, so what I recommend you do, is lie with your arms by your sides, and using one arm, keeping the elbow on the bed or sofa, raise your forearm and hand up. This way, if you start to fall asleep, your hand drops, and you wake up a little. Thomas Edison, the great inventor, went to sleep in his chair clutching a handful of ball bearings, and when he started to drop off, they fell and woke him! and we all know what the amazing results of him 'exploring possibilities' where, he was the most prolific inventor in history. 

By using this or other methods, you can keep yourself on the verge of sleep, but not actually 'drop off' and this is the 'sweet spot' this is where you want to be. In this state your mind is awake but your body is resting, and this is very conducive to visualizing, daydreaming, or in my case, exploring things I want to do or be in the future. 

This afternoon, I had a strong sense of the house I want to live in, and I took a tour of that house today. I imagined sweeping the car up the drive, parking and going in the front door, making a cup of tea in the kitchen, and then exploring the other rooms. I imagined every little thing, the smells, the ambience, the creak of the doors, even the heat of cold of the walls and floors. I soaked up every minute detail, and accepted them as something that would come into my life. I have to say it was quite a tour! I think you would be impressed! 

After my tour, I got back in my car, and left the house, knowing I would return, and gradually brought myself back to being fully conscious. What I hadn't realised, is that over 90 minutes had passed, and I hadn't even been asleep! by taking this break, I am energised now for the evening ahead, and with that lovely focus and mindfulness that follows relaxation or meditation, so I am able to fully devote my attention to my family tonight. But the thing you must know, is that these results will also come after 5 minutes, and you don't have to spend an hour or more, just spend a few minutes of time breathing deeply, relaxing, letting your mind either drift away, or focus on something you want to do, and then come back gently and continue your day refreshed, focussed, and relaxed! it really is amazing. 

What possibilities do YOU want to explore tomorrow?