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The highly sensitive person (or HSP) is someone who cares deeply about everything ... feels emotions with great intensity ... is highly conscientious ... has a rich and complex inner life ... is very intuitive ... is often creative in a variety of ways... is easily overwhelmed and/or overstimulated. A HSP needs lots of quiet time,space, and freedom. If this sounds...
I was just realizing today how much I visualize pretty much everything! I've been thinking a lot about my recent writing and how much of it was analogy. When I really thought about it, what I wrote was just the picture in my mind. I know my kids have asked me about how I do so well with languages, spelling, and especially hangman (which drives them crazy) - and it just hit me how much I visualize - see a picture of the words and the patterns in my head. I find I also do this with everything from math to emotions and well, yeah, just pretty much everything!! I often get confused when talking to others about if it was a book I read or a movie I have seen - they are pretty much the same to me.
I remember seeing the previews for a movie once and telling everyone that I had seen that movie before. They thought I was nuts because it wasn't even in theaters yet. It wasn't until much later that I realized I had read the book years before.
I guess it's no wonder I seem to live in my own head a lot of the time because that's just where I "see" everything!!
I remember seeing the previews for a movie once and telling everyone that I had seen that movie before. They thought I was nuts because it wasn't even in theaters yet. It wasn't until much later that I realized I had read the book years before.
I guess it's no wonder I seem to live in my own head a lot of the time because that's just where I "see" everything!!
of stress reducing skills.
Visualization and self- hypnosis are two techniques often used as part of a holistic healing philosophy. Practitioners of each believe the mind and body share such a deep connection that treating one should involve treating the other, as well. A number of historic and modern cultures practice forms of visualization and hypnosis, from the ancient Greeks, Sufis and Egyptians to modern Tibetans and Hindus.
Visualization is a form of relaxation therapy in which you visualize comforting images in an effort to relieve stress and anxiety. Combining it with self-hypnosis you can immerse yourself in the image, closing your eyes and letting all your senses absorb the details your imagination presents. There isn't a one-size-fits-all image for everyone---you might visualize a person, a place, an animal, an imaginary scene or anything that gives you a sense of calm and well-being. Visualization is often accompanied by soothing music that complements your image. The process is meant to be relaxing and empowering at the same time, giving you a way to tap into your inner strength and channel your mental resources to regain a sense of balance.