Cleansing
(This exercise was created by Dr. Gerald Epstein)
Intention:
To get a fresh start, to create space for something new to take place.
See yourself at the seashore, fully clothed heading toward the water. As you go you are removing your garments one at a time, you empty your pockets, bag or purse, keeping only what is indispensable. When you are naked, make an abrasive compound from sand and water and clean yourself thoroughly on the
outside. When you are clean on the outside, clean yourself inside of gloom, pessimism, confusion, guilt. Dive into the sea, cleaning off any residue left. When you are done, come out, let the sun dry you off for a moment and find a brand new set of clothing.
Create a peaceful, private space for your imagery work.
The most effective way to do your imagery is sitting upright
with your spine straight, arms at your side, legs uncrossed.
It's important to be consistent in your practice, to do each
exercise for cycles of twenty one days.
Imagery work is a dynamic process, a lived experience.
Notice how the images change in the course of the twenty one days.
Start each exercise with three breaths, starting with an out breath.
You reverse your habitual way of breathing signaling your unconscious
that you are reversing your habitual way of being in the world.
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