The Room of Your Mind

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Welcome to the Room of the Mind This is not a traditional meditation. It uses a time-tested pacing technique called fractionation—where you move in and out of an imagined scene. Rather than staying submerged in visualization the whole time, you'll pause briefly between steps. You'll read, then go in, then return. This may seem counterintuitive—but it’s remarkably effective. Hypnotherapist Milton Erickson often used this technique to deepen emotional access and integration. Each return to the image tends to bring you deeper, with more clarity and control. You stay more centered and more in touch with your own responses. Let yourself be gently curious. You’re not trying to force anything. Just follow the steps one at a time. When you’re ready, tap below. [[Begin the Exercise]]

Step 1: Entering the Room Read the instructions below. Then close your eyes and imagine the scene. > Imagine yourself standing in front of a door. > It leads to a room that represents your mind today—just as it is. > > When you’re ready, open the door and step inside. > > Notice the clutter: the stacks, the scattered thoughts, the tangled concerns. > No judgment—just notice. >When you've looked around for a few moments open your eyes and return here. Tap below to continue. [[Next Step →|Step2]]

Step 2: Seeing the Clutter More Clearly Read, then close your eyes: > Let your eyes scan the room again. > See the variety of things here—some old, some recent. > > Maybe they’re jumbled or loosely grouped: > thoughts, worries, hopes, regrets, half-finished ideas. > > This room has been trying to hold it all. > > Let yourself simply witness that come back out. [[Next Step →|Step3]]

Step 3: Choosing One Thing Read this and close your eyes and go back in.: > Turn toward one specific object or pile that catches your attention. > > Move closer. Look at it. > > What does it represent? A worry? A task? A feeling? > > You don’t need to fix it. Just get close enough to really *see* it. >When you’ve done that, return here. [[Next Step →|Step4]]

Step 4: Boxing and Shelving It Read, then go in: > A white, clean box appears next to you—just the right size. > > Place the item gently inside the box. > > Label it with a word or phrase that feels accurate. > > Now turn toward the white shelves on the wall. > > Place the box there. It fits perfectly. >Notice how it feels to do that. When ready, return. [[Next Step →|Step5]]

Step 5: Repeating the Process Read, then enter: > Turn back to the room. > > Let your attention find the next thing that’s calling to be organized. > > > Look at it. Box it. Label it. Shelf it. > > With each one, notice any sense of lightness or ease growing in the room. > > Maybe the air feels clearer. Maybe your body does. >Continue until the room is clear or you feel done. >Then return. [[Next Step →|Step6]]

Step 6: Receiving Help If Needed Read, then go inside.: > If anything feels too heavy, imagine someone you trust—real or imagined—appearing beside you. > > Let them help. > > Maybe they hand you a box. > Maybe they carry something for you. > Maybe they just keep you company. > > You are not alone in this. >When you've ready, come back. [[Next Step →|Step7]]

Step 7: Noticing the Change Read, then go inside again. > Look around the room now. > > Maybe there’s more space. > Maybe it’s not done—but it’s *different*. > > Let yourself feel even a small shift in emotion: > Relief. Lightness. Clarity. > >Savor that. Stay there for a moment. >When you’ve taken it in, return. [[Next Step →|Step8]]

Step 8: Leaving the Room Read, then step through in your mind: > Walk slowly toward the door. > > Take one last look back at the room. > > The shelves are holding what once overwhelmed you. > > Know that this space is yours. > You can return to tidy more—or simply rest in it. > > Step outside and begin returning to the present moment. Wiggle your fingers. Take a breath. Feel your surroundings. Then, click below. [[Finish →|End]]

Well Done You’ve just practiced a powerful inner method: - To organize without suppression - To see clearly without being overwhelmed - To release without forgetting And you used fractionation, just as Milton Erickson once did—with each return building deeper safety and clarity. You can revisit this any time. It can become your own sacred rhythm of inner care. Would you like to: - [[Start Over->Start]]