Mermaid Shifting

M-Shift

M-Shifting is the second step. We already know a little bit about this, but instead of adjusting your daily life this time, we are finding YOU. You need to focus on meditation, because it calms you. But this stage is about finding the mind of a mermaid.

Here's a warm-up on meditation for you guys, 'cause I'm awesome. ;-)

Warming Up

Breathing-

To begin meditation, it is extremely important that you have the correct breathing. Some people think you also need correct posture, but I think you should just be comfortable, but don't fall asleep! The breathing is fairly simple, however. Begin by breathing in through your nose, and out through your mouth. Then, begin counting as you breath.... As you breathe in, count to three. Hold your breath for three/four counts, and finally exhale for three/four counts. You shouldn't be gasping for air or holding your breath; this type of breathing is supposed to relax you. Remember, this breathing comes naturally to your body, so after a few times of counting your breaths you should be able to breathe like this on your own. This is the most basic beginning thing in meditation, but you should try and always do this before you meditate.

Exercise One-

When I first started out in meditation, I found this method very helpful to keeping my mind on task and visualising. Basically, you just go through the alphabet in your head. However, instead of just saying each letter in your mind, you have close your eyes and write out each letter in your mind. See the letter, say it out loud, almost feel your hand writing the letter. Feel each letter, and then let it go completely. You should spend about five seconds on each letter. Remember to not let your mind wander, and to not slip out of the moment (which is easy to do if you're tired!). Try and see each letter in a place between your eyes and your mind, if that makes sense.

Exercise Two-

This next one is all about clearing your mind... and sitting up straight does help with this. Sit somewhere comfortable, close your eyes, and completely clear your mind. I know, this might sound very hard, but with practice it comes easier. Just think of absolutely... nothing. Don't think at all. It helps to begin with imagining yourself putting all of your thoughts and feeling and urges to move into a box and sliding it under a bed somewhere. Once you begin meditating, if you encounter a thought then the best way to get of it is to actually let it come into your mind... and then let it drift out, like the water and a piece of driftwood. Acknowledge the thought, but let it leave your mind with peace. Simply trying to shove everything out of your mind won't work at all, things will just keep popping in. Finally, remember to focus on the nothingness, don't focus on focusing on nothingness, and not on keeping things out of your mind. Let the clarity of nothingness just wash over your mind. Don't worry, I know its hard, but no one expects you to be perfect.

Now, after you've practiced these warm ups, and you feel physically ready to begin, you may. This should take a while to master all this meditation, but this is key to shifting.

This is as far as I can take you on this step. I'm sorry, and I really wish I could guide you more on this step, but you have to find the mermaid within you alone. This is an amazing part of shifting, and experience you need and will never forget. Only the strongest and most willing can make it through this step, even if it takes years. This is what makes the mermaid race so strong.