Meditation takes many forms. It is practiced to enhance the connection between one's mind, body, and spirit, as well as enhancing a universal connection. In the non-guided form of meditation, an individual enters a relaxed state and empties his/her mind of clutter. Then either focuses on a particular pre-selected thought, or contemplates thoughts as they enter the individual's consciousness. With this form of mediation there may not be a specific outcome in mind. It is a state of being and consciousness.

Another form of meditation is a guided meditation. In this form, an external influence such as another person, or a recording, will lead you on a journey in your mind. This safe journey will incorporates imagery (visualization), positive suggestions, and affirmations to evoke specific desired changes from the inside out. Guided meditations and imagery can have profound positive effects on reshaping both internal and external realities.

Generally speaking, your brain generates waves of electrical energy. Scientists have categorized these brain waves into four groups based on the speed of the waves: Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta. When your brain waves are resonating at certain levels, your unconscious mind is more susceptible to suggestions and affirmations.

Beta - These waves are associated with being fully awake and alert. Your brain is focusing on the world outside and dealing with specific concrete problems. These waves resonate at a speed of 13-38 cycles per second (Hz).

Alpha - These are slower waves resonating at a 8-14 cycles per second. They are seen in a relaxed wakefulness. In other words, your brain is alert but unfocused. You are relaxed yet aware of your body and surroundings. This is a level of consciousness often experienced during meditation and/or hypnosis. However, it is the next level (Theta) which is the most effective for self-programming.

Theta - This level occurs when the brain waves are even slower (4-7 Hz). The theta level of consciousness is normally associated with a deep meditation or a light sleep. At this level your mind is more creative and you have easier access to unconscious material such as childhood memories, sudden insights, etc. This is a desired level of consciousness for self-programming, self healing, or accelerated learning. Guided meditation recordings normally help individuals achieve Alpha and Theta states of consciousness.

Delta - These brain waves resonate in a range from 1/2 to 4 cycles per second (Hz). Delta rhythms are present when someone is deeply asleep or unconscious. There are no mental images, and no awareness of the physical body.

Absolutely not! You will always remain in control. You will be aware of your surroundings, including hearing conversations and knowing what is going on around you. You will not do anything you wouldn’t want to do in a fully awakened state. You can become fully awake and alert any time you wish, simply by opening your eyes. A side benefit of the recording is that with Joseph’s soothing voice and background music, and the relaxation suggestions contained within, you may drift into a restful sleep while listening.

The short answer is yes. As mentioned above, it is common to drift into a relaxing sleep during listening, especially if an individual listens to the recording at bedtime. However, your unconscious mind is still paying attention while you’re asleep and will absorb the positive suggestions and transform them into reality. The recording is most effective if you listen to it during the day as well. That way both your conscious and unconscious mind will work toward your desired outcome.

No. Your self-talk and beliefs are what will ultimately rule. You need to have the strong desire to change on both a conscious and unconscious level. The suggestions and affirmations contained on these recordings have been carefully designed to strengthen your determination and awaken the resources you already possess; to convince both your conscious and unconscious mind to make the changes you desire.

For the best results I recommend meditating while listening to the recording daily, for at least 30 days. Try rotating listening times so that you meditate both during the day and at your scheduled bedtime. Even if you happen to drift into a restful sleep during a guided meditation session, your unconscious mind will respond to the positive suggestions and affirmations on the recording as it manifests change from the inside out.

1. Turn off phones, pagers, or anything that may cause a distraction during your 30 minute meditation.
2. Find a comfortable place where you won't be disturbed, and either sit or lay down. Make sure your clothing is comfortable.
3. Close your eyes normally and naturally.
4. Take in slow deep breaths through your nose, hold them for a mental count of two, then exhale all your air through your mouth...and relax. Continue this pattern of breathing until the guided journey begins, then breath normally. If you become light headed, simply return to your normal breathing pattern.
5. Relax your muscles and allow your mind to quiet any thoughts not related to the recording.
6. If there is anything contained on the recording that does not apply to you, merely ignore it or replace it with information that does apply.

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