SURVEY Number One 

This is an old survey off the web that is no longer available. Over 1,313 mediums were asked these questions..

The questions asked in the survey have been left on this page in the same format as the survey.

MEDITATION/VISUALIZATION

Do you think that meditation and visualization are the same thing?

Yes = 20.79%
No = 79.21%

If you think they are different, can you define the difference?

Meditation is...

.... a method of creating a relaxed body and mind
... quieting the mind and going within
... about your inner self
... tuning into your own energies and being aware of self
... achieving a different level of consciousness

Visualisation is...

... focusing and concentrating on a mental image
... using the mind to form visual images
... a visual journey with a specific goal in mind
... achieving a different level of consciousness
... a form of daydreaming and stretching the imagination
... picturing a scenario and waiting for spirit or the subconscious to 'fill in the blanks'

Do you think meditating is necessary for development?

Yes = 90.10%
No = 9.90%

If so, why?

'The more we practice meditation the closer we get to being able to control when our subconscious comes through'

'It gives the mind discipline'

'Because meditation heightens your awareness of your own body it enables you to feel the difference between your own energy and the energy of spirit'

Do you think visualizations are necessary for development?

Yes = 69.31%
No = 30.69%

If so, why?

'It helps you to focus and centre yourself'

'Information from spirit is often encoded within the 'freely seen' parts of visualisations'

'Visualisation has a strong impact on the psyche - it's a great way to learn to trust yourself'

'Practicing visualisation enhances the minds ability to use the senses in receiving and communicating messages'

'Helps you to realise the difference between your own internal images and the images given to you by spirit'

'Visualisation helps us flow into an altered state of reality where we can become aware of outer and inner spirit'

In meditation, have you ever found yourself discussing information with teachers and guides?

Yes = 64.36%
No = 35.64%

And if so, can you describe your experience?

'I have met my healing guide in a garden'

'On many occasions I have sat with guides or helpers for the purpose of asking questions'

'I have found myself in a group listening and discussing ideas'

Do you have any favourite visualization you would be willing to share with the survey?

'Visualise yourself walking at the water's edge on the beach with the sun shining brightly and go to meet someone'

‘See yourself in a lovely peaceful bush setting. Up ahead is a little babbling brook ... as you reach the brook you see the sun glint on the water, hear the trickle of the water and smell the fresh air. Beside the brook is a pile of leaves and on each of the leaves there is writing. As you pick up some of the leaves you see that each leaf is labelled with a problem you are struggling with. Take each leaf with your problems and place them gently one by one on the water and let the leaves and your problems float off down the stream - by doing this you are releasing yourself from carrying these burdens and you are giving them over to the universe to carry and resolve'

‘My favourite visualisations have to be those where I meet up with a friend or member of the family who has crossed over. In these visualisations I can talk to them about things that are bothering me now or I can tell them things I never got to tell them when they were on earth'

'Climb a hill to a temple at the top. Go into the temple and take a seat on a cushion where a guide or loved one is seated with you'

'I like to visualise myself being a very good medium !!'

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