Self-Awareness

By: Maryjo Morgan 1983

First; and foremost, this is a technique that I picked up while reading a book on a similar subject some years ago. 

Secondly; before you read any further, clear your mind of any and all preconceptions or misconceptions and 'Open Your Mind'.

Third; stop for a moment and think of a baby you might know or one you have seen somewhere, perhaps one of your own children. In your mind, give the child a hug and let them know you love them. Do you feel the love in your heart begin to grow? 

Hold onto that thought.  Love is one of our most pure, yet raw emotions.

At This Point; I want you to do the following exercise.

When you have a spare few minutes time when/where you won't be disturbed, lay down on your couch or in your bed. I found it is best if the room is dim but not totally dark.  If you have any self-relaxation techniques that allow you to clear your mind, you may use them at this time. 

Try not to fall asleep, however. Once you have completely relaxed yourself and cleared your mind, what I want you to do is to think of yourself and then separate "You" from the "you" in your mind. 

Step out of yourself completely, and become an outsider looking in, instead of "You" looking out. Allow your mind to realize there are no boundaries; no "time", either past or future to constrain you. 

You are in a dark space with a comfortable climate, not too hot nor too cold; simply pleasant and peaceful. You are able to see only what YOU wish to view. Nothing can deter you, nor interfere with your wishes.

Think back, remember that you are outside looking in, and go back to when YOU were a baby.  Everything is dark around you with the exception of a peaceful spotlight shining on the baby playing on the floor in front of you. 

It is as of yet unaware of who you are, or that you are even there watching it. Watch that baby for a few moments, and realize how precious that child is. Move closer to the child, and then reach down and pick him/her up. As they look at you, look back at them. 

Give them a great big hug and kiss and tell them that YOU LOVE THEM.  Feel the love passing between your heart and theirs. 

Tell them everything is going to be ok, and that YOU are always going to be by their side to protect them and defend them in all things. 

Sit the baby back down and move back into the shadows and out of the spotlight. Allow your mind to shift your view forward. 

You are in the same exact place and the only thing that changes is the view in the spotlight. The child has gotten older. Perhaps four or five years old. 

Stand and watch him/her playing. Perhaps it's an event you remember as a child, or perhaps they are simply amusing themselves or even sleeping peacefully in bed. Once again, go to the child and hug them. 

Let them know you love them, and that you will always be there by their side; watching over them and protecting them, and that everything will be ok. Feel the bond of love growing in your heart for this child.

If, along the way, you see the child-you doing something that shocks you, angers you, or embarasses you, call the child to you and correct his/her behavior and tell them that such behavior cannot continue because it will be detrimental to his/her life. 

Once you have corrected their behavior, tell them that you forgive them and that you love them in spite of what they did. 

If the child needs to cry, let them sit on your lap and wrap their arms around your neck and have a good cry. Hold them safely to your bosum and let them know that all will be ok. Repeat this process over and over again. You may not be able to do it all in one sitting or laying.

But each time you restart this exercise, go back just a bit and pick up just before where you left off last time to keep the cycle going. 

Follow this exercise all the way thru the years up to the present time, even to the point where you are looking at a mirror image of yourself doing exactly what you are doing at this very moment.

Telling yourself that YOU LOVE YOU, and that you will always be there to defend and protect YOU from all things that are bad or negative. Feel the love for yourself as the bond grows.

For me, this was one of the most amazing things I have ever ventured to try. I can't tell you what outcome you might have, but for me it was a heightened sense of awareness in all things. 

You can also develop the ability to "forgive yourself" for failures in life and for things you could have done differently. Also to "reconnect" with your spiritual-self.