Find somewhere quiet where you will not be disturbed and sit or lie down comfortably. Take some deep, relaxing breaths. Let go of all the thoughts in your mind and all the tension in your body. Now, say with feeling and clarity either aloud or in your mind something like, "I am ready to accept the wisdom of my unconscious mind/higher self. I am willing and able to accept all my feelings. I welcome all knowledge about myself."

You can do this as often as you want to - the more frequently the quicker the change will come. There is a bit more information about creating intention here.

When feelings arise in our daily lives we can use a technique called noting. I will give a brief explanation here but for more detailed information I would recommend an excellent book called "A Gradual Awakening", by Stephen Levine or use the FREE mp3 guidance here.

Noting is a simple but effective mindfulness technique which enables us to acknowledge our feelings and thoughts and gently let go of them. This creates openness of heart and mind because we are not holding onto anything. When you feel an emotion just say in your mind what it is, for instance, "annoyance, annoyance". Then gently let go of it without pushing. If the feeling stays just accept that, with more practice you will find you can let go more easily. We can do the same with thoughts that aren't very helpful. For example if you find yourself judging someone because of what they are wearing just note, "judging, judging", and let go. This technique can be used anytime in our daily lives.

The second way to develop openness is to use meditation. The simplest method is meditating on the breath. Click here for FREE mp3 guided meditations.

Meditating on the Breath

Again, find a quiet place, sit comfortably (it's best not to lay down) with a cushion under your bottom. Close your eyes, take some deep breaths and relax into your body. Find the place that you can most feel the in and out of your breath. This is usually either your nose or lower stomach. Focus your attention on your breath. Watch it come and go without any control. Just watch it. Feel the sensation of it. If thoughts arise in your mind just acknowledge them and let go of them and return to the breath. The same with any feelings in your body. Carry on watching the breath for as long as is comfortable.

It is recommended that you do this once or twice a day for about 10 - 20 minutes.

There are many guided meditation CD's available if you find that an easier way to meditate.

Let me know how you get on using these techniques - email me.

Create Intention

Noting

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By developing an open mind and heart we can get past denial and other defence mechanisms using three simple techniques. The first way is by creating intention. We can let our unconscious mind know that we are open to the messages it gives us.