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Lesson 6 Directed Images

Begin this lesson by following the same steps as in the previous lesson. After a good relaxation, let the images flow freely. Observe which ones produce particular muscular tension. When such an image appears very clearly, freeze it and fix it in your mind, visualize it well, and notice where muscular tension has been produced in your body. Next, without forgetting this image, relax the tense muscles. Relax them completely until you can visualize the image again without experiencing any tension. Try this several times. Let your images flow freely, and observe those that produce special tension. Freeze an image that creates tension, and begin to relax deeply until this same image no longer makes you tense. It is important to train yourself in this exercise several times. Then, apply it whenever possible in everyday life, or during the few minutes you practice each night before you go to sleep. You have now learned to direct your images.