There are many ways to access the experience of happiness.
For some people, happiness is connected with material wealth. There are many different ways to obtain more money, and it can be challenging to feel good about how much we earn. But in this exercise, you will learn how to enjoy being wealthy.
Begin by sitting comfortably in a quiet place. Close your eyes and invite your mind to settle. Find a comfortable position, and allow the body to relax.
Bring your awareness to the breath. Focus on the sensations of breathing in and out.
Once you have settled, focus on a single word or phrase: wealth. It could be anything: money, possessions, relationships, health, or well-being. It doesn’t matter what you think you should have. Just focus on the word, and imagine yourself living a life of financial abundance.
Think about what this means for you: where will you live? What kinds of things will you have? Who will you spend time with? Imagine it all for a moment.
Notice that this isn’t just a thought. This is an experience. You are experiencing yourself having more money. Your mind and body are connected to the experience.
Now, bring your attention back to the breathing. For a moment, notice that you are breathing in the wealth and breathing out the poverty.
Take three breaths, allowing the word to be present with you.
In a moment, open your eyes and bring your attention to your own body. Notice how you are feeling. You can even say the words aloud. Ask yourself: Did I feel happier after imagining being wealthy?
Visualization can be used for a variety of purposes, including stress relief, relaxation, and healing. In this visualization exercise, you’ll use your imagination to go to a place where you feel relaxed, energized, or peaceful.
Close the eyes and bring your attention to the sensations of breathing. Notice the air moving in and out of the body as you inhale and exhale. Feel the lungs expanding and contracting, the muscles throughout the body working to bring oxygen into the blood.
Once you’ve established a sense of physicality, invite a quality of relaxation into the mind. Imagine the mind is at peace. Your thoughts are clear and calm, and the body is relaxed. Just imagine it.
Imagine that you’re on a beach, walking along a beautiful secluded path. As you walk, you look around and notice everything around you, and you experience the tranquility and beauty of the environment.
There’s no stress, just an ease of movement. You feel a sense of harmony and peace. You’re connected to a source of light and energy, and you feel a sense of connection to the world. You just feel great.
Stay with this for a while, and notice what you’re thinking and feeling. How does it feel to be here?
You’re now ready to open your eyes and go about your day.
The practice of visualization is an effective way to improve the mind. It is a skill that anyone can develop.
You can use visualization to develop concentration or to relax the mind.
It’s particularly helpful in cultivating mindfulness. You can do this in formal meditation or in everyday life.
When you visualize, you can see your experience of the present moment, but you can also see your inner world.
In this exercise, you will take a mental journey into a safe and pleasant place. You can use the visualization to support you when facing difficult experiences.
Begin by relaxing the body and mind. Find a comfortable sitting position.
Bring your awareness to the breath. Breathe deeply into the abdomen or the chest. As you breathe, think of taking a deep breath and noticing that you are breathing.
Breathing mindfully is the first step in being mindful. Take a deep breath, and notice that you are breathing.
Feel the air moving in and out of your nose, and the sensations of breathing in and out. Breathe slowly. As you become aware of the breath, you will notice thoughts arising.
Let them go. When thoughts arise, return to the breath.
Continue breathing mindfully for a few minutes.
Once the mind is quiet and the body is relaxed, imagine a pleasant place.
In this place, you feel content, and the sky is blue and the sun shines brightly. It may be a place you visited a long time ago, or it can be a place you want to visit.
Think of the place you want to go. What would you experience there? Take your time with this, and notice what you feel and see.
Bring your awareness back to the breath, and continue breathing mindfully.
Imagine that you are there, and you are breathing mindfully. You feel good and you are happy.
When you are ready, open your eyes, and return to the present.
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