When using guided imagery it is useful to include some classic archetypes and myths into your imagery. For example, using the idea of a great warrior and his sword and shield if you are in a stressful situation.
To explore this example in depth let’s say you have an annoying surpise visits from a supervisor at work. They make you recall surprise quizs at school. Ask yourself, what is your sword? What is your shield?
You then imagine yourself holding a sword and shield. They connect to (you can imagine lines of force going to …) whatever is your main defense against these surprise visits. Perhaps it is having a certain amount of paperwork done, or phone calls, or whatever you do at work that makes it so you don’t have any problems.
And then for your sword, what helps you be the most effecient? How do you get what you want?
Perhaps it is the way you organize your tools or desk. The way you use something – it can be anything from a hammer to a pen. That is your sword.
Imagine yourself, sword and shield in hand, going about your work, accomplishing.
You can use guided imagery more effectively by including these mythic ideals. Experiment and see what works with your guided imagery.
