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BLUE LOTUS JOURNAL ENTRIES
Since the inception of Blue Lotus Floatation Center, we have provided a journal for our clients to share their floating experiences, insights, and "aha" moments. Here are their wise words that are so inspiring:
1/21/04 "Well, it was...chocolaty. Divinely so. My first time and it was ten times more relaxing than I imagined it would be. After I let go, I kept seeing color--especially greens. Must be something to do with the fabulous walls in your entryway. Now, a cup of lotus tea, what a perfect way to enter the afternoon. Many thanks for dreaming this up in Madison."
1/21/04 "I was very stressed before I arrived. It took some time to 'come down'. But once my mind and body slowed, I could feel the muscular tension in my back and shoulders let go. The quiet weightlessness is terrific...one hour just isn't enough; I could like there all afternoon. Thanks for sharing the tanks."
1/22/04 "It was very hard to let go of the tension in my shoulders, but once I opened up my mind, I found a feeling of connectedness and I just slowly released. The sensation reminded me and recreated in me the feeling I had as a very small child looking at the night sky. I felt peace."
1/28/04 "Ahhhhhhh, floating away. I loved to feel my hair floating like a sea creature drifting to and fro, so peaceful, so free. It felt what is was like to want to move around a bit--change positions and just stay. Like my baby."
"Like the space between exhaling and inhaling. The hum of life recedes, remembers no-body, returns with the reason for coming at all."
1/29/04 "I slipped right in and was thrilled to be buoyant. I could hardly move for awhile--then I played for a while to feel my surroundings and my body--it felt like the play of a child and could feel myself smiling. I was so aware of my breathing and breath. I wondered about the time and didn't worry about moving into nothingness--I was just happy to be. Then I felt a deep relaxation and sleep--then I could hear Marta coming and I felt sad and happy to re-enter the world. It was perfect! I now feel content and giddy--a perfect space."
2/3/04 "So wonderful--this must be how angels feel--a trip worth taking, thank you. You are beautiful people, angels on earth."
2/5/04 "I am too relaxed to write, almost. I felt incredible. Cradled by someone with gentle, massive hands, holding me from harms way. I could take an hour worth of cleansing breaths. Now I don't want to leave, how do I reconcile that?"
2/6/04 "I did not expect to forget to breathe, but that is what happened many times, being lost in thoughts. Perhaps it is when thoughts came that I stopped breathing. In meditation we learn to focus on the breath and let thoughts go. Perhaps being caught in the thoughts I simply forgot to breathe--It was very unexpected, and a bit scary at times when I felt the need to inhale strongly a few times in a row, then I was thinking now I'm going to focus on the breath and it won't happen again. But...it did, and again and again. Rather than beating myself up, I let go of the fact that this experience was perhaps simply to remind me of the utmost importance of this thing we take for granted and maintains us alive: breath. It was great to float and feel that I was out of space, I could almost imagine the earth floating before me while I did not even need a space suit. I also saw images of all sorts, including frogs and just colors. I am grateful for the experience and now I will never take my breath for granted."
2/6/04 "This was my 6th float. I was entering 'that state' in the shower, maybe before, maybe all morning. Slipping in this time was almost instantly out of this world. I lost track of time--amazed when Rudi tapped. This is so wonderful to have right here in town."
2/6/04 "This was my 1st time floating. I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a great experience, I tried to think about how I wanted my life to go on...I wanted to synchronize my energy. I learned that I don't know how to relax. I need to spend more time on myself to replenish my energies--I am definitely coming back. This is where I am going to start teaching myself to relax and take time for myself. Thanks! This is a wonderful place filled with great light and energy."
2/14/04 "This was my first floating experience--my eyes are soft and I feel tears of love, joy, sadness, and gratefulness stream down my cheeks. My chest is full and I am reaching, stretching, expanding...breathing. I am reminded of my love for life, desire, reaching to be open, peaceful, happy and living life completely in the moment. I got how important it is to be balance with work, play, intimacy, and growth. The tank allowed me to let go, to be free, to fly, to be delighted and happy as a child once again. Thank goddess, thank my family and friends."
2/14/04 "This was my second float and I entered into the openness it creates early. I felt an immediate connection to everything and I felt an overwhelming sense of intimacy--the possibility of being intimate again. I opened my eyes and saw the light at the end of the tank and knew with deep acceptance that this feeling will be created in my life. Beautiful!"
2/14/04 "I haven't been this relaxed in years! I've never floated before. The experience is soooo calming--thank you for the most relaxing, peaceful experience."
2/14/04 "Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I brought my partner here as a Valentines Day anniversary surprise gift. He loved it and so did I. You've created a wonderful gift of service for others here! Floating with curiosity of what I discover brought new insights and more determination to be and live from love in each moment, each breath, each heartbeat."
"I feel vibrantly alive and deeply calm in the same moment. My body--I am clearly aware of being here and being with everything at the same time--this is delicious experience. I am solid and yet not solid--firm and soft, the ocean, the wave and not it is time to ground myself so I can go back into my world and come back here again!"
"1st float--I connected with whale...comforted. Dissension in stages, come to surface, experiment with movement, go deeper, come back to surface, oh and sounding, sounding like whales, like foghorns. Then floating on that beautiful desert island. What a great pop in my lumbar spine. I would like to go deeper and spend more time between the breaths."
2/26/04 "Fear of the unknown, closed in, shut out...relax, feel the moment. Let go and let lack of gravity embrace you. Feel the darkness of space and the quiet corner of your mind open its door. Grounded, centered, my intention is love. Expansion of energy that I can project when I am balanced. Thank you for this journey inward."
2/26/04 "The planes of existence and the directions of my mind being organized by what it searches to find. I could see the illusion of doubt, fear, hesitation and it became resolved by my decision to break it open. Never did it taint the moment but seems to occasionally cloud future actions. I choose to just let life happen, with clear intention. Blessed beings are in my life so thank you for choosing to dance with me and guide me through."
2/26/04 "My first float. I kept taking big gulps of air, I loved how my hair floated around me. Thoughts kept moving in and out and there were none. When Marta came, I couldn't believe the time had passed. Very soothing, very relaxing. I'm interested to see what future floats will bring. Thank you for this and the beautiful, peaceful, and comforting environment."
2/28/04 "Oh, I feel all giggly, more than usual. I went in with openness and the intention of journeying into life, death, the universe and everything (just a few small things), what a journey! Thinking a lot about birth/death--how this life every moment is a constant birthing process and constant letting go. I found myself sometimes floating in stillness and sometimes spontaneously pretending to be a ballerina/trapeze performer in space--stretching, moving, 'dancing'--what great fun! Good for the heart!"
3/2/04 "What a feeling! My first float with a massage. At first I felt panicky, then I let myself go...and go I did to a calm place. I feel replenished."
3/2/04 "This is my second year in Madison, my third year out of college, my first serious romantic relationship, my second year in the 'corporate world', and the most grounded and simultaneously lost I have felt in a very long time. Today was my first float and another small step in a good direction. Strangely, I enjoyed just taking a pre-float shower. I luxuriated under the soft beat of warm, soothing water. Then, to be completely surrounded/enclosed, encapsulated/hugged/embraced/cuddled by water just as warm, softer, and more sensual than it was a peculiar and wonderful feeling. At first, I did not want to relax my neck and let the water in my ears, but then I realized that to hold back would be too difficult. Once I let my head back, I noticed a new sensation in my abdomen. It felt as if it was the highest point on my body, pushed up by the position of my spine and as if it was proud to stretch itself up. I am truly making use of this journal to collect and record thoughts. Journaling is more often a chore to me than a useful, artistic, insightful activity. I am grateful to have my writing juices stirred up and floating about now. I look forward to the next float, the next journal entry, and the next experience."
3/14/04 "I remember folding in upon myself. Twisting like a leaf in the wind, gentle floating and turning. Seeing but not seeing. Circles but not moving. Coming aware but still in the other place. Then aware."
3/15/04 "The Silent Sea soothes my soul. When I close my eyes, a new world opens. Where I allow myself to relax, massaging away all my emotions--carving a new one: Total relaxation in the silent sea where it is okay to be free...
3/15/04 "This was my 3rd float--another reminder that my expectations of any experiences and my experiences--are definitely very different. This is the kind of experience and environment that everyone should have access to. Thank you both for bringing this dream to reality."
3/19/04 "Much grief and loss in my life has brought me here. First by a friend then I return alone. Quiet, unharmed, surrounded in my gentle pool, like a baby waiting to enter the world. Connect myself again to those who I lost. We will meet again another time-another life. I come here now to learn about my own soul and to gently remind myself to treat my body kindly. I feel released from the stress of what lay before me-the work to be done. I feel wrapped in and guided by love."
3/24/04 "Oh to be rid of gravity, just for the moment in time--peace on earth seems possible, at least in the immediate sense peace begins with me. Start here, no gravity, no worry, nothing but breathing, finding a way here is the challenge. Thank you for the wondrous, gravity-free zone. Today we celebrate a rebirth--33 years here--together learning to live more peacefully."
3/28/04 "Our first float--we were excited beforehand!! It was a great first-time experience working with some mind tricks and then allowing ourselves to relax."
4/13/04 "Arriving--speedy mind, entering tank--ahhh, leaving tank--calm sitting here."
"Float 2--fun, fun, joyous. No fear, deep breaths and wonderful stretches. Mind chatter too! No pain!"
"Oh my, I was away too long. Six weeks since my last float. It became so obvious what I was missing--painless spine, free clear mind, peace. I had taken it for granted when I floated every week. To feel this again is so sweet. I love to BE here."
"What an incredibly relaxed feeling!! Just allowing everything to totally relax and a feeling of tranquility throughout. I had never experienced such a numb feeling throughout my extremities as I do when I am floating. My energy centers and my breath is my only awareness! Incredible!!"
5/7/04 "First float. Little 'spooky' at first, but soon came to trust the buoyancy. Very relaxing. Forgot I had a body. Forgot I was there. Wonderfully revitalizing.!
5/27/04 "For me, there was a sense of 'wombness'. I forgot to breathe at times-especially towards the end-which was a whole new beginning. Right away I relaxed and started to feel my heart and water vibrating with it. The up and down of the body with the breathing, I think I fell asleep and some colors and heat sounds-then I knew it was time to get up and leave, but didn't and right then, Marta knocked to let me know it was time to reenter this world."
"Tonight I felt great happiness and joy--brought to tears with joy once--I played in the water and had fun--I was dancing!
5/31/04 "Today was my second float. I was so much more relaxed. I lost track of time and space, which was great. Sometimes I put so much importance on the physical world. The float showed my how to give that up, if only for a moment."
6/1/04 "Ahhh, relaxing, relaxing the comforting presence of my heart beat which, after awhile, became annoying; like a dripping faucet, only to be blown away by the whirlwind of my breath."
6/7/04 "Thoughts running through my mind, awakened by stillness, calmed by the womb, entombed in salt flow; overcome by the intense sadness that resides within my depths, surprised, but not shocked by such feelings revealed. Tension held found, and intensified in certain areas, shoulders, back, a little nausea, still amniotic and blissful, grateful for such blessings."
6/8/04 "Discovered the Blue Lotus through my wife and I came for my float and find a fellow Inner Focus soul post-floating, basking and glowing. Thank you for creating this rainbow space Marta and Rudi. I'd been getting by on stolen floating moments in Chicago or Minneapolis--so few and far between. Now that you're here I can finally GO DEEP! Time to go spread the good news and promote."
"Each float is a different experience as is our state of consciousness. Truly relaxing could really appreciate the slowing of brain waves. Allowing the breath to guide and just allowing to let go. Appreciating the restful state my body is grateful."
"First time experience of a long time dream. It was very unique and relaxing experience and I am already reaping the benefits."
7/21/04 "Thanks so much-I am a really tense person, was tense when I got in, not sure I relaxed as much as possible. My hips and legs feel great! Guess I am a bit claustrophobic, had to open the door--or maybe it was the quietness. Not sure if I could do this on a regular basis. It was something to experience."
7/22/04 "Upon exiting I was amazed to realize what a PHYSICAL experience it was. To hear yourself on the inside-your breathing, your bones cracking, your stomach churning. It was like my mind was meeting my body."
7/26/04 "Thank you so much for turning me onto such a wonderful experience, so full and rewarding and yet so relaxing. I can't wait to turn this experience on to my dearest friends. My mind relaxed, but yet went to so many different spaces in my life, included my deceased father who's birthday is tomorrow."
7/30/04 "Tiny panic followed by a long swim inward where dreams were renewed. Thanks for the beautiful experience."
8/9/04 "Thank you so much for this experience. It was truly unique, relaxing, and insightful. The time went by fast it seemed--and yet when it was up...I was ready to emerge.
8/11/04 "Welcome back down to earth. I hope you enjoyed bobbing slowly between the clouds. See you next time you enter the transporter to the sky!"
8/15/04 "I'm amazed but not amazed. First, even for a meditator it took awhile to get relaxed and comfortable. My head and neck hurt at first and I had a huge need to stretch out alot, pull out my joints. Pulled on my neck several times. Got rid of the ear plugs, got some fresh air for a bit, then finally major relaxation! I had tried hands at the sides, hands behind the head, then along side my head. Then I found that my hands on my heart, palms down, was the best. I was in empty space and no time. In a zone. Anxiety for a moment, thinking by the time I finally relax that she'll knock on the door. But I finally let go of that and was 'floating in space', WOW-so different and so wonderful. Everyone should do this. My honey Patrick did it in the next room--he's so intense but zoned out too! He feels much love for me! We'll be back soon."
8/17/04 "My first time in a tank. It took a little while to get used to it. I played around with various body positions and found some that were comfortable. I was able to really relax my body to the point of no movement and no exact sense of where I ended and the water began. I look forward to experiencing it again."
8/25/04 "A wonderful, invigorating experience--I felt as one with the water. There was no beginning and no end."
8/26/04 "It is so difficult for me to let go of tension & thoughts...I now feel blurry and wobbly like jello... I much love the atmosphere and waterfall...I clearly need to learn to let go...it was tough for me to be alone with my thoughts..."
8/28/04 "Took about half of first session to relax and experiment with arm positions, door open/shut, etc. THEN, total relaxation! WONDERFUL. And, what a special 'space' you've created."
8/28/04 "Oooooooooh, Aaaaaaaaahhhh. Feels so good! Alas, I find I was no Plato, no Socrates, no Grand Thinker in the dark. I was softly at peace with the same thoughts as I am any other time when I go 'inside' to relax. Then again, I had nothing new or grand to contemplate. However, oh how comforting and relaxing. Very, very nice! And when I climbed out, I felt as if I had been turning into a saltlick. Hee! Hee! The world is lighter, thank you for now."
"Wonderful--absolutely--Wonderful. At first I had a hard time relaxing--but then it was like I started floating up with the clouds, I felt like I had been taken to heaven, mentally and physically. I had lost all fears and pains. Like God had touched me. I had never had such a wonderful sensation as this. Thank you two angels for showing a piece of heaven. It ended too soon for me."
8/30/04 "Thank you for this nurturing space. Peace & Rejuvenation. A time of playful remembering innocence. Purity."
8/30/04 "My first float. I felt like I had no body...just spirit. Wonderful. Thank you for this gift."
9/11/04 "My first full day of being '50-something' and I celebrated my half-century mark by bringing 5 friends here for our first floats, followed by a massage (again, a 'first' for me) and a psychic reading for all of us. Marta & Rudi orchestrated my 50th birthday celebration beautifully. They were wonderful hosts. What a special afternoon of relaxation and pampering--a great way to begin my next half century. Thank you for helping to make my 50th birthday so special."
9/13/04 "It's been about 10 years since I last floated. What a treat this is--and in walking distance of my home! I thought of all the places life has taken me in the past 10-12 years and appreciate the good that life 'has given me'. I enjoyed the weightlessness, putting my hands behind my neck at first but later being able to relax without it, touching nothing. I observed the interesting asymmetries of my body--noticing for example that my left foot was under water but my right toe was sticking out, also the different ways I wanted to hold each arm. What a lovely space--thank you!"
10/5/04 "This was my first float. I had just begun to relax when it was over. I look forward to floating again, I think I will relax sooner next time. I love sitting and drinking tea in a big fluffy bathrobe next to a bubbling pond."
"I arrived as a bundle of stress yearning for a nap but constantly bothered by the worries of life and never-ending 'to do' list. I sleep but don't feel rejuvenated...I don't truly settle. The float tank took me back, way back, to my life before worries and responsibilities. We can't know our experience in our mothers womb, but this must be close! Be still, oh, my soul!"
"I arrived for my second float with a tense upper body. Although I'm sure it wasn't the only area. I feel so relaxed, at ease and at the same time energized and ready to face life with a positive energy."
"Float, Massage, Sit. Comfort in Feng Shui Pond. Thru the experience, deep, Home is re defined."
"Spaciousness, like space must be free, open buoyant, peace, timeless time, silky smooth, creamy glidy. Zzzzzzzzzzzzone."
11/27/04 "Thank you so much for offering the float experience! I had such a deep feeling of timelessness and like flying in space. Thoughts like a wonderland, funny to see them so vividly, and so consciously let go. Muscles so tense had to be coached to relax, relax, relax...until I would up as a being without form. I felt like I had merged with the vast infinity...have not been so deeply relaxed and yet aware at the same time in months."
12/9/04 "It was so soothing warm back in the womb. I felt my Divine Presence and for a moment I panicked then I let go and breathing in my magnificence I felt Grace..."
12/12/04 "A most peaceful, relaxing experience. Such a personal feeling of being one with self. I am so pleased to have been able to enjoy your marvelous 'salon'--thank you for sharing it with me."
1/10/05 "I felt like I could see and feel all the little fluffy clouds. The perfect chillout experience. Every home should come with a floatation tank."
1/10/05 "I could not contain my excitement once I was in the tank. It was such a relaxing experience that I pledge to spread the knowledge to all my friends. Hopefully this will be the beginning of self exploration for me."
1/15/05 "Initially, I had a negative reaction and my fear of water took over. However, as I allowed myself to breathe naturally and relax, the panic passed and I drifted off into space and the experience became blissful and erotic. Now I feel peaceful, relaxed, and at ease."
1/15/05 "It was wonderful once I allowed myself to go with the float. I felt complete relaxation, and a clear mind--just what I needed before going on my journey to Kenya."
1/28/05 "Nice to do this again after over 10 years. My heartbeat was a little distracting at times. Thanks for bringing a tank back to Madison!"
1/29/05 "Ah, the 'silk' of a float. No idea what to expect, reveled in the gentle silkiness of it. I swim and am very, very at home in water. This was a lovely extension of the erroneous relaxation of a swim. I was in and out of awareness of floating and appreciated every subtle shift as I felt the water on my skin and rolling through my hair. A few minutes before you knocked, I emerged from the quieter state and stretched and felt fully relaxed, renewed and ready for life. Thank you for inviting us into this most amazing place."
2/14/05 "Hmm...impossible to approach in words our 'within' of within...but, the surrounding petals and waves are serene, sensually playful and suffused with the spirit of light--a deep heart blessing on this day of love. From the waters of consciousness is born the realization we ARE love."
2/19/05 "This was my second experience in the tank. It was very different than the first one. At the first time, I was trying to get used to the sense of deep relaxation. I must confess it was hard to totally let go. This time around the surroundings were familiar and I had a much more profound experience. I was able to relax and be 'out of it' for a long time. I can't wait until my next time."
2/20/05 "Another wonderful experience here. I always encounter new depths of my thought life and prayer life when I am able to concentrate completely on myself. In the 'world', I feel constantly pulled in many directions, mentally, physically, and spiritually--when I am in the tank, I have time to listen and hear which direction is appropriate. Always revelatory and invigorating. I look forward to life when I live in a way that is unique to times when new perspective and perception have been achieved!"
3/5/05 "I felt like I was floating in a circle going to my right. My monkey brain slowed as well as my pounding heart rate and loud breathing. I went to a 'quietness' of a physical state and then my mind quieted leading me to a calm sleep. With wakening, a peace was present and my body and mind was soothed. I am so glad to have experienced this--I will be back."
3/18/05 "I did not know if I was asleep or awake, if my eyes were open or closed. It was a wonderful first time. I felt the unity of my body and mind more than I ever have in my entire life. I learned that I need to start taking better care of myself."
3/24/05 "I felt a little claustrophobic at first, but putting the towel in the door solved the problem. I also felt the tension at the neck that went away after a while, as you said. After getting used to it, I was mostly moving and playing with the water. Very relaxing! The shower is also great and the pond!"
3/25/05 "My first time in a tank. The feeling is non-describable. It felt as though I was no-where. I feel very relaxed at the end of it all."
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