Re: [Zen] visualization

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:37:10 -0800 


--- In [email protected], Kristy McClain <healthyplay1@...> wrote:
>
> Anthony,
>  
> So zen is anything  not dualistic. I'm not a zen scholar, and the way I 
> practice zen includes compassionate service, and ethical conduct. So, 
> technically, my zen practice  is not authentic zen.
>  
> Oh well.
>  
> I first learned about visualization froma book  called "Creative 
> Visualization" , from the 70's era.  In recent years, there have been many 
> healing  therapies that use it.  "The violet flame", for example. I am 
> learning as I go along  how incredible powerful the mind really is. 
> Sometimes visualization is called the placebo-effect.  Here's an example.  
> In a meta-analysis on studies on depression, it has been demonstrated that 
> use of anti-depressants for mild -to moderate  depression  , is no more 
> effective, than if  given a placebo. If you believe it works-- it can.  
> (Meta-analaysis is a study of studies).
>  
> Here's another..
>  
> In my  pain management class with "seniors" ;), I will arrive the first day 
> with a surfboard and related equipment. When I introduce myself, I 
> will welcome everyone, and tell them how excited I am they are interested 
> in  learning how to surf!  I'll go on for a few minutes about the number of 
> years I've been doing it, and boy-- are they gonna love it!
>  
> As they look at me as if I've lost my mind, we will  laugh a bit, and in 
> effect--it creates a paradigm shift.  If I believe they can do it, ( and I 
> do), they will too--in time. First, I  will take them into a relaxation 
> visualization with their breath.  Its the first step in a process.
>  
> In Santa Barbara, it will probably be roller-blades, or hiking gear.  In 
> Utah, with cardiac patients, it will be a pair of skis, wax, and files, as if 
> I were leading a "Tune Your Own Skis" class.
>  
> Isn't it possible to begin with two halves and unify them into one? So, maybe 
> beginning with dualism isn't so bad?  To me-- all of this  is zen. I don't 
> have to define its boundaries in that way.
>  
> My  two cents.. *s*  k
> 
>  Hi Kristy. I have gathered (and please correct me if I am 
   mistaken) that you primarily practice and teach meditation 
   as a form of therapy. Most of your comments and questions
   seem to go in that direction. If agreeable to you, perhaps
   you could take off your therapist's coat and for a moment put
   on a philosopher's toga. Tell me, what is your opinion of 
   All This? What Is is what?
   Steve 
> 
> 
> 
>




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