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The Gift of Being There
8 Secrets for Visiting a Seriously Ill Loved One
Play quiet, gentle music. Apollon recommends Pachelbel or Native American flute music. However, anything that helps you relax and get centered is fine.
Assume the "meditative or intuition posture." Sit comfortably with spine straight, feet flat on the floor, palms up. This will help you visualize. With your feet on the ground, you can visualize that you are connected to the earth. With palms up, you will feel more inviting and that the universe is open to your energy and you are open to the energy and wisdom of the universe.
Count slowly to 10 as you begin to quiet and center yourself. Then, hold your breath to a fast count of 10; then very slowly release your breath to a count of 10 again. (Bend the tips of your fingers in to touch your palms to help you count to 10.) While you are exhaling, visualize the breath moving through the body, as it travels through every cell in your body. (The next two tips provide more details on how to do this. Understand that these tips are not necessarily sequential; some of them will happen simultaneously.)
Give your breath color and shape. Both see and feel the warmth of your breath as you breathe in. Visualize that your breath has a shape and color. You might find it helpful to choose a color that symbolizes your intent. For instance:
Green = Healing
Blue = Peace
White = Divine energy
Pink = Compassion