I went in for MRI testing for the first time recently. Going into the procedure I had a plan to meditate a bit, reach an altered state of mind to cope with the experience.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

The testing is done by sliding the patient into a long tube, and then running various test sequences over the area of interest on the body.

It takes a while for the test to be completed. And the whole time the patient has to remain completely still. No scratching an itch; no shifting weight or limbs.

It wasn’t unbearable, but I found near the end I had to focus particularly on my breathing to help me remain in the altered state of calm in my mind.

I was glad when the testing was done, and I hope the results give some much needed answers.

Getting old sucks. : – )

For more on MRI’s check out Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_resonance_imaging?wprov=sfti1#