Let's be honest, though, it's not as simple as
just going. There's
a lot more to it.
While I agree with floating, especially giving it the chance by going multiple times, there's vastly more to it than simply showing up.
Honestly, by hyping it up, I think it almost drives home a rather negative association, and that's
expectation.
Anyone who goes with a pre-conceived notion of
expecting something great and phenomenal may come away quite
dissatisfied as though they didn't 'accomplish' what was 'supposed' to happen. Half the battle in meditation and floating is letting go of any expectations and simply being. Understanding you are there, in the moment, with nothing else to do, nothing you have to think about, and with no care in the world.
Expectations should be none, feelings should be none, thoughts should be none.
The reason most people take upwards of 30-45 minutes or longer is because they keep expecting to 'drift away' or 'lose all feeling' or something related.
When, in contrast, they should expect nothingness. Think hard on that for just a moment... what is expecting nothingness.. almost paradoxical, yes?
With you experience in floating thus far, I think you can offer us even greater insight than the event of floating. Perhaps an additional way to help everyone learn about losing themselves in the float tank would be a more in depth, comprehensive insight into your
preparations.
- Light meal, 1 hour before.
- Go potty.
- ....?
- Profit!
Perhaps there are several other suggestions you could offer, like:
- Stretch for 15 minutes beforehand to allow blood to flow and circulate.
- Focus on oxygenating your blood cells by taking 60-90 seconds to breathe very deeply.
- Go midday so you've had enough time to take care of any immediate needs for the day, yet you have nothing left to conquer (aka worry about).
- Wear slightly warm, loose fit clothing.
- Drink green tea before, and bring water along with you.
- (I'm clearly making these up as I go)
What's your process to decompress
before the main event?