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Lesson 5 Free Flowing Images

We recommend that your repeat the previous lesson before continuing. Now we will precede with free images, that is, “loose” or freely associated sequences of mental images. First, put yourself in a state of perfect external, internal and mental relaxation. Then, let images appear in your mind and flow freely and easily. Observe the images of situations in your everyday life, images of your relationships with other people, images from your job, images of your friends, of your relatives. Notice how some of these images produce discomfort in you, how some of them produce extra muscular tension. Remember these negative images, and write them down after the exercise. Do not try to change or work with these images yet; simply let them flow in your mind and observe which ones produce special tension in you. Repeat this exercise of Free Images several times and take notes every time until you understand and experience which images produce tension in you, and where in your body these tensions are expressed most strongly.