Theta Digital Mind'sEye, User’S Manual & Reference

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Find a comfortable position to sit in; it can be in almost any chair. You can sit in a
traditional meditation pose with legs crossed on the floor or pillow if you wish, or
you can practice in a reclining position. The only problem with a reclining position
is that you are more likely to fall into a light sleep state.
It is OK to fall asleep. The worst that will occur if this happens is that you may feel
a bit drowsy at the conclusion of the session. With practice you will find yourself
becoming skilled at holding your concentration between wakefulness and sleep. This
is where you will find that calm, focused awareness traditional meditation programs
talk about. This is the reverie state where hypnagogic imagery flows through you.
Allow it to flow and just observe. There will be plenty of time to analyze your experi-
ence after you are finished with the session.
Set the volume low enough just to be comfortably heard as you will find a height-
ened sensitivity to sound as you go deeper into your session. Set the light intensity at
a level that is comfortable to you. Higher brightness levels are desirable, but comfort,
focus and concentration are the most important factors.
Adjust the internal tone to a level that is most relaxing for you. If there are music
or learning tapes you would like to use, by all means use them with your Mind’sEye
or you may bypass the internal sound, enjoying the lights with the external sound
only. It is what you find most comforting that is important.
One goal you should try during a session is to uncritically observe your inner voice
or the incessant “mind chatter” we all listen to during our waking hours. Rise above
it; allow this chatter to drift by. As you attain deeper and deeper states you will find a
lessening of this self talk. You will even find this inner voice subtly diminished when
you are in a normal waking state. This is good as it makes for better communication
between the left and the right hemispheres of the brain, allowing you to better inte-
grate your life experience with less stress and confusion.
Become informed. Learn more about the myriad of Western and Eastern techniques
designed to reduce unproductive stress, release tension, increase focus, concentra-
tion, and expand awareness. The underlying principles are quite simple. Take the
time and energy to understand and experience the benefits available to you.
Proceed one step at a time; develop a comfortable routine for several weeks and then
compare your experience to how you felt when you began. A suggested routine for
your first week follows. Enjoy and have fun; you deserve it!
Your first week with light/sound technology
Unless you are already an experienced meditator we suggest that you begin your
experience into light and sound here. We know you probably have the urge to try
many of the programs. It’s a little like being at the hors d’oeuvres table. Start this
week right by developing a solid base for yourself.