In the traditions that I teach, coach, and practice, one’s initial (so-called) ‘sword’ is not one to put in the hand, it is that which assists one in meditatively clearing one’s mind of internal dialogue/thought – cutting it away, so-to-speak. Hence, guided imagery meditation of various types can be forms of the sword, being a precursor or strategic step toward actually learning to ’empty’ one’s mind of thought. That said, meditative guided imagery is also a practice in and of itself, whether using it as a step to emptying the mind or not: If one becomes skilled in these practices/arts, it doesn’t in any fashion mean that one shouldn’t continue to utilize guided imagery/visualization in their meditative practice.
What’s a Good Starter Sword?
What’s a Good Starter Sword?
What’s a Good Starter Sword?
In the traditions that I teach, coach, and practice, one’s initial (so-called) ‘sword’ is not one to put in the hand, it is that which assists one in meditatively clearing one’s mind of internal dialogue/thought – cutting it away, so-to-speak. Hence, guided imagery meditation of various types can be forms of the sword, being a precursor or strategic step toward actually learning to ’empty’ one’s mind of thought. That said, meditative guided imagery is also a practice in and of itself, whether using it as a step to emptying the mind or not: If one becomes skilled in these practices/arts, it doesn’t in any fashion mean that one shouldn’t continue to utilize guided imagery/visualization in their meditative practice.