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im natural when it comes to visualizing but i do it best with my eyes open...is that a problem or can i do that when i meditate? do my eyes have to be closed?
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to my experience it doesn't matter. what ever feels better but i tend to try visualization with eyes open cause when you see it, it tends to make it more stronger
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I would think it would be preferrable to close your eyes when meditating, simply becuase you will be more rested that way, so you can focus on your meditating without having to blink, or your eyes getting tired :)
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When you meditate, it can happen that your eyes roll upwards into your head, so, yes, look after your eyes.
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thats true but our bodies have grown use to blinking that it can do it unconsciously.
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Yes, we do actually blink in our sleep. I just think that the less physical things we have going on the better our experience. I may possibly be barking up the wrong tree totally though lol :P
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thats also true but if one trains with something harder then the smaller stuff will come easy.
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Post # 8
Even when I close my eyes they sometimes open slightly but I don't notice it until I'm finished meditating and I realize my eyes were opened slightly the whole time. But if you prefer it having your eyes open then relax your eyelids and let them "fall" to place whether that closed, opened or half closed etc. if your eyes happen to be open you can always darken the place somehow where your meditating so you won't get distracted by your surrounding. Just a suggestion
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that works not sure if it would work for alot of people but it still will work for some
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I am to tired to read other peoples replies to your post, no offense to anyone. However the most important thing about visualizing is being comfortable and doing it your own way, so if you've been doing it a certain way, keep doing that. If you ask others for their advice or instructions on ways to visualize that may disrupt your natural ability. Visualizing is all about seeing, using your heart and mind to paint a picture for you, so keep your eyes open. That's the bext advise I can give at the moment.

Blessings and Peace be with you,

~Illy

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