Since ancient times, storytellers have used words to paint vivid pictures in the minds of their listeners.
Top athletes use guided imagery to train the mind to win.
And doctors have begun using guided imagery to train the body to heal itself, curing disease by stimulating the immune system. Many responses in the body do not distinguish between having a physical experience, and imagining having that experience. Guided imagery can also be used to release tension, anxiety, past hurts, and a variety of negative emotional states. You could trade guided imagery sessions with someone you trust. Write down a description of an ideal, relaxing scene - a place where you'd feel totally happy and at peace.