I have heard that afterimage retention is the key to unlocking the ability to visualize in the waking state. It may work better for you to focus on a specific location. That could be an indication that the belief is that its likely to be Payton leading Denver, and it might come together quickly. Progress report: First, Id like to thank Dorin for sharing their experiences. Maybe its just blurry light or, even better, you actually see the shape of the flame. Make sure you keep your eyelids calm and relaxed. I have some questions, again: this exercise that im practising works only for memory or also to increase visualization skills? Especially: Persist and dont allow yourself to get discouraged. Hi Alex, In a deep relaxation, I have many flashes are not static images, always short clips/movies (0.5 2 seconds). Im continuing to do image streaming daily, and I get the occasional glimpse of a face, a building, or a landscape, but they are fleeting and I cant seem to hang on to them for more than two or three seconds. Another thing I picked up again is memorization (quotes, content of books, vocabulary, ) So much more enjoyable with good visualization skills. From my personal experience (and from others who emailed me) aphantasia merely means that the specific mental muscle responsible to fashion visual imagery lacks practice. But, one Then, this also reminds me of the white flashes you see when you apply pressure to your eyes. Think about it for a moment: How important is it to you to acquire this skill? In other words, the Mind's Eye utilizes the same neuronal machinery employed for normal seeing. I must find a way to focus on visualizing in a conscious way. Im curious, when you recall your dreams in the morning (lucid or not) do you recall them in images? Thanks for the suggestion! # The worst part is that I am not a child, I dont have the whole life in front of me and I feel like I am running out of time. Or are you saying try to visualise what is in the videos of the guided meditations? On a scale of 1-10 (with 11 meaning conjuring HD images) I have always been at 1. I can picture only simple things (looks like are the things I often use on daily training). Playfulness I could only see like a fire colour and it seems to me that its the imprint of the image on my retina, and not my mind doing it. long), youll be transported into a state of deep relaxation. Its most effective in the moments you wake and the moments just before you go to sleep. Also, how the colors can be made more vivid ? Kathy. 10/2/19 Im starting to get discouraged. I just wanted to know if you guys started from absolute zero in terms of mental imagery. Im sure, youre here because you cant visualize. I tried to train visualization for like 1 month but without constancy. As it is with learning anything else, trying too hard and keeping it too serious can stunt your progress. I started with zero ability to visualize while awake (e.g., to actually see images). While the purpose (and money that went along with it) was for something else, I had hoped to get something out of it that would boost my visualization. I still only see black and Ive read up about a thing called aphantasia which could explain it. Yes, it may take you several months to get better, but then, this is extraordinarily valuable skill youll be able to benefit from all your life. Like with the other imagination exercises, this is about patience and details. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. While you may not be able to see things straight away, you may find you can sense, touch, and feel them. Its weird but he has a very soothing voice and this track is by far the better of the ones Ive bought. Do you have any tips for this? Also, hats off for your endurance with your practice. If I meditate more than 15-25 minutes, swirlings you describe appear and if I focus on that movement trying to see patterns/shapes, at some point clips are comming, like are hidden on those patterns (I see many clips, as long as I keep meditating; I also open my eyes from time to time (for 2-3 seconds) and clips are comming when I close my eyes back looks like the brain remains in the same state but opening your eyes from time to time will keep you more aware, without that sleepy sensation). Yesterday I listened to the guided mediation/hypnosis from Michael Sealey you recommended (in the comments on 7/13/2016). It has the same effect. I recommended longer sessions than 5 min, at least 10 min. Dont give up, i am prepare for long long time, even year, Marko needed 6 months to be good at it. I said: holly cr**, this is working, my brain is definetly doing something! Thank you for the link Ive also experienced the inverted color effect after staring for 10-20 seconds on a bright image on the screen. Then create a vision board (either a real one, or online) and give it a prominent Try visualiying the scenes of the guided meditations. Even if you see blackness, or blurry images, keep describing something. Having to visualize everything to learn and solve problems just slows you down anyway. With your eyes closed, repeat the process of using your imaginary pen to recreate the object. Persistence is everything, everywhere. Just like going to the gym, itll take considerable time and dedication to build a strong physique. Then, whenever youve a free moment, observe a nearby object. Close your eyes and attempt see the object (or scene) with your minds eye. Repeat the process, collecting more details and close your eyes again. Tanks Marko, i will follow your advices! Walk around like everythings perfectly normally and like nothing even happened. I used a candle today. Sorry for the grammar errors above. I understand that when you are able to create images you can play around with memory-palace etc but what about the above? Are the only shapes distinguishable after a full month of training. Im still doing image streaming every day for about 45 minutes. It makes me very happy :) Im going to keep practicing, until I can visualize everything. For this exercise youll need your dearest cellphone and some other phone, such as you home landline. When I was a child I tried to create images in my mind every night. Was unexpected to see something on first try because I just came from outside (very bright). duration, focus on details (zoom in and out, change color & shape), rotate objects, transform them, etc. Im certain, if you stay with it, youll find you can recreate images in their true colors. Since then, I have stumbled on a single YouTube video that recommends a technique similar to your Copy a Candle exercise. But I have question Wait. Daniele. For a better visualization experience, try to involve sight, smell, sound, and feel. I know, in the beginning it vanishes almost instantly but with constant practice youll be able to keep it for much longer (or you can recreate it). I mean like where did I put my keys?..they were with me 30 sec ago Because of my personal experience, I believe: Aphantasia is the inability to see (and create) mental images because of an untrained mental muscle. In other words were black boxes in your mind rotating,. Barrett Boesen Park. Do you think I should just give up? Once you received an impression through your eyes, you basically recall or recreate the initial impression. After a helpful conversation with Barbara, Gregory adjusts his approach for getting the student to stay focused in class. I mean, neurofeedback is about fine-tuning your brain through electric stimulation and changing unwanted behaviour/thinking, so I dont think it was unreasonable to except SOMETHING. I started the exercise with the candle today, but I had no succcess. Eyes Opened & Eyes Closed Is it normal ? Barrett Boesen Natural Playscape for any child who loves to get dirty and make mud pies. They apply it naturally on many occasions during the day to review the past, to rehearse the future, etc. So, if you find you get better results using a different approach, please keep at it. It turns out its something more scientific. Please keep in mind youll needpatience. See the story unfold in your minds-eye exactly the way you would want it to in the most perfect situation and Only In Jan 2023 - Rewards and a Lucky Dip @ Science Centre Singapore. If you currently cant visualize your goals with your minds eye, express your goals, your visions in writing. Perhaps you want to alter your exercise a bit to prevent boredom through repetition. When this happens, dont get annoyed and dont start the exercise from the beginning. And there can be even worse situation, in some hashimoto cases are antibodies directed into Use a black marker, so the lines are thick and sharp. Does thing make sense to anyone else? It looks just like the candle and Im aware its there, but it fades too quickly to hold onto, sometimes I can barely see it. This is the particular after-image you should try to hold on to. Observe the spot for 10-15 seconds, then close your eyes and try to hold the mental image of it for about 2-3 seconds, then open your eyes and repeat. Just think about the idea of how something would look like. Be very specific. Thank you again MArko. Alhough I never pay attention to the candle itself, only to the flame, in the after image I often see the solid outline of candle and only a tiny glowing yellow part of the flame, which is never the same size or shape as the actual flame. Practice. #5. Now, the one thing that is true and Ill repeat it, was that one time I feel semi-asleep on my pressure mat and ACTUALLY SAW A STREAM OF IMAGES in high speed. I just stumbled on your forum. And when I discovered that others did have this so called ability to view things in their minds eye, I was in disbelief that there could exist such a world that I was oblivious to. But this is more strange: if I move my head around my room, that greenish spot is changeing/shapeing according to the objects I know: room corners, room window, my desk, etc. Thank you for sharing your experience and progress such a level of detail! Is like a vague and blurry fog but is well observable especially on corners of my room. Furthermore, Ive found that if you stare for too long at a very bright object (especially on the computer screen or a light source like a candle) the chances are youll see negative colors. Whats your greatest challenge with visualization? Can you somehow sense its appearance? Perhaps the prehensile toes on the feet can do it? However, the colours are all wrong. Most people would have given up already. In this post, Im giving you the right exercises to enable you to see mental images. # Are you sure it would work if I practice persistently ? How the little things are internalized ? This is how people see in their head? Thanks again. Any tips? Meditation 2 hours (not planned that much, but was good to stay there, doing nothing). Tonight I was able to see traffic driving on roads (vaguely), it was amazing, the first image I had seen in my mind in years. Repeat the process, collecting more details and close your eyes, you basically recall or recreate object. 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