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Meditations for Morning and Evening

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I am highly disappointed with this CD...not the content, per say, but the set up. Why on earth did they make the whole thing on only one track? My personal CD player does not have a fast forward option (as most personal players do not) so if I want to listen to the Evening Meditation I have to listen through the Introduction and the entitre Morning Meditation first (23 minutes). Another reviewer has said the same thing, if I would have just read the review first I would have spent my money elsewhere. Bernie Siegel is a fine MD, and the content of this CD is fine, but VERY poor design.

Anyone with experience in meditation will need to wade through Dr. Siegal's longwinded explanation of the process for a long while to get to the "morning" segment. The biggest problem, apparently caused from the translation of a tape version to a CD version is that there is no track 1 (Morning) and track 2 (Evening). As such, if you miss pausing track 1 upon completion (ie: fall back asleep), the tape runs all the way through to completion of the "evening" version. So if you want to pick up on "Evening", which should be track 2, you need to hold the fast forward button for about 10 minutes to get there. Not much thought given to this aspect. Other than the major inconvenience of this not being thought through very well by the CD fabricators, the tape seems fine. Not as good as some guided meditations I've listened to, but OK. The inconvenience, however, gets in the way of me making any kind of reasonable review. You have no choice but to "tape" the CD onto a cassette tape, which may cause some loss of sound quality. Should have been better thought out - a mere track 2 for "Evening" would have easily solved the problem.

This is just about the best meditation tape I have ever found. I have been using guided meditation for about 10 years now and it is awesome for picking you up out of a depressing time to steeling anxieties to relieving you from or preparing you for a stressful day. Bernie's soothing voice glides at just the right speed to bring you onto some of the deepest meditations I have ever been in. Some of the visuals he helps you create makes you want to stay forever. Bernie uses so many different visualizations everyone is bound to have a favorite part and find something they truly love. While Bernie's tapes are normally made for cancer patients this one is truly for everyone. Buy this and I promis you will not be sorry.

If you are looking for some relaxation and centering in your life, this is where to find it. Bernie has a soothing voice and guides you to a deep place within yourself. The music is just right. I have rarely failed to fall into a deep sleep when listening to this tape. Bernie feels like a good friend to me. His spirit comes through loud and clear and is always uplifting and hopeful.

makes you want to take the time in the morning and evening

I agree with an earlier reviewer that this CD is not set-up well. One cannot access the "Morning" and "Evening" meditations separately because everything is on one hour-long track.
Also you cannot skip the intro and go directly to the meditations.
There should be 3 tracks not one.

This is the best CD meditations that Dr. Siegel ever created! *I listen to this CD to relax and revive and also because it greatly assists me with getting rid of my migraine headaches (which I feel are caused by stress and tiredness and negative thinking)*. So, this CD has been a healing balm that has greatly helped me to relax and be more positive! This is what is on this 1 hour CD:
1) MORNING MEDITATION - This lasts about 30 minutes. During this morning meditation, I found that it gently woke me up and began my day with positive thoughts each time that I have listened to it. In my opinion, it is even better than that first cup of coffee to jumpstart my day! Not only is this a great meditiation for the beginning of a day, it is good to listen to ANYTIME of the day when inspiration or a pep-talk is needed. When I listen to this CD, it is like I have a gentle caring Doctor there re-assuring me that all is fine. And you know what? I feel better
2) EVENING MEDITATION - This is just about 30 minutes as well. When I listen to this part of the CD before going to sleep, it gently relaxing me with the soothing meditations on the CD. Dr. Siegel's gentle and soothing voice really helps me to relax so I can drift off to sleep.
To anyone who is thinking about purchasing this CD, I will say, of all of Dr. Bernie Siegel's CD's, THIS IS A MUST TO OWN. It can be played over and over and each time, it will be just the thing to help you!