Summary

The author recounts their transformative experience with guided meditation leading to a rediscovery of their passion for drawing and the use of SkillShare to find an illustrator named Hayden, who provides inspiration and guidance for their artistic journey.

Abstract

The narrative begins with the author detailing their journey into a meditative state using a program called "Be Extraordinary," aiming to reach deeper levels of consciousness. During this process, they envision a successful alternate version of themselves as an artist, which reignites their long-dormant passion for drawing and creativity. This vision prompts them to seek advice from this successful self, who suggests they look for someone named Hayden on SkillShare. Upon searching, they find an illustrator and designer named Hayden, whose class on drawing resonates with them. The author, initially skeptical and hesitant, decides to trust the process and begins incorporating a 30-minute daily drawing practice inspired by Hayden's teachings. While they are still working towards making this practice a habit, the author is cautiously optimistic about their progress and the potential of quantum jumping as a tool for personal growth, though they acknowledge the need to become more comfortable with themselves first.

Opinions

The author values personal growth and self-improvement, as evidenced by their commitment to a daily meditation practice.
They believe in the power of the subconscious mind and the potential of guided meditation to access higher states of consciousness.
The author holds the view that societal expectations and internal criticism can stifle one's creativity and passion.
They express skepticism about the voices and visions encountered during meditation, questioning whether these are merely projections of their own mind.
The author is open to new experiences and trusts in the guidance received during their meditation, as demonstrated by their willingness to follow through with the advice to find Hayden on SkillShare.
They recognize the importance of practice and dedication in developing artistic skills and are working towards establishing a daily drawing habit.
The author is mindful of how they present themselves to others, particularly when discussing their experiences with meditation and quantum jumping, to avoid being perceived as irrational or unstable.
They see quantum jumping as a powerful but not fully understood tool for personal development, to be approached with both respect and caution.

My First Encounter With Quantum Jumping

How a guided meditation led me to a drawing practice

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I visualise these numbers on my mental screen as I’m being moved from an alpha to a theta state.

I have been on a 20 minute a day quest to “Be Extraordinary”.

Meditating on and off for a year. On, more than off.

Playing with energy on and off for a year. On, more than off.

Vishen Lakhani’s voice is guiding me on Day 20 something.

“Deeper and deeper still” I hear him say.

I feel fuzzy. Maybe I have reached a Delta state.

I’m uncertain…its the first time I have consciously felt this way.

I am imagining a version of me. Living as a successful artist in another world. I am in a small house overlooking an abundant family garden of fruit and veg. I catch a glimpse of the ocean through the kitchen window. My work is on the walls. Letters of gratitude piled on the counter. My words and illustrations truly helping others.

A massive smile and feeling of calm washes over me.

I used to love to draw, loved art, loved being creative. The inner critiques and society’s definition of success silenced my desires. I pretty much stopped all of it just out of high school.

I got distracted with life — the life I thought I was supposed to lead. I would dabble here and there with birthday cards and photography, but even then there was hesitation to share it.

Due to the last year of inner work, my desire has been reignited. The critique in my head telling me I am not good enough still likes to raise its voice from time to time. Slowly, I am learning to turn its volume down.

Back to the meditation where I ask this successful version of myself for advice.

I sit in silence.

The name “Hayden” jumps into my mind.

I don’t know any Haydens so I ask “ How do I find Hayden?”

The reply — “SkillShare”.

The meditation continues and feelings of elated joy and bliss ensue. Goosebumps spread all over my arms and legs. I am feeling excited.

Just over a year ago I would have laughed my arse off at hearing anyone tell me this story! Glady I am no longer that person.

As the meditation finished, I was very eager to get to my computer.

Then, I hesitated.

It all felt too surreal.

Was I just making it up?

If I hear the voice, isn’t the voice just me?

At this point, I had serious questions if all this inner talk was going to send me into a straight jacket.

Eh…just give it a go. Trust the process. Stay amused. I tell myself.

Off to the computer.

I type Hayden into the SkillShare search field. Enter….

Hayden is an Illustrator & Designer. Ok well, how about that. Attention sparked.

The staff pick catches my eye — Teach Yourself to Draw Anything.

I wait a day until I watch it. Still nervous from the process I used to discover this class.

Hayden delivers a golden nugget of practice I know I need to embody — a 30-minute drawing practice.

I am still to make it a daily habit, BUT I am working on it.

Do I tell Hayden? My inner voice tells me to hold off for a year or so. By then I will have made it a daily habit and have progressed with my skills. By then I hope to be able to communicate better on the topic. Without coming off as a mad woman requiring before mentioned straight jacket.

My progress since starting to draw again and play in Procreate.

I am still a little weirded out by the process although I am extremely elated to have a stepping stone to focus on.

Far off in the back of my mind, I keep the knowledge that quantum jumping is a powerful tool. I believe I need to be more comfortable as “me” before I dig it out and try it again.

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