am i crazy?

[Nside]

Hello! Im a little new to tha whole forum thing but no stranger to meditation...no expert but no stranger. I have been practicing and enjoying meditation for almost a year now. My concern is that recently i saw something after a session. I was outside in the sun clearing my mind while listening to my surroundings...birds chirping, bees buzzing, wind blowing, etc. Well about 30 minutes in, maybe longer, my hearing suddenly sharpened ten fold. It felt like i could hear everything. I stayed in meditation for a little while longer then i came to and opened my eyes and to my surprise it was as if someone turned on a really bright light almost like a glow...it felt nice. Also i could literally feel an aura around my body and it was as if i was in tune with the earth or nature or somethin. My mind was so clear and focused. Hands down the best feeling ive ever had, Does anyone know what this was? It didnt last that long.

[Bizz]

Nah, I don't think you're crazy. From my experience, meditation sharpens the senses.

One of the first things I noticed in this regard was after a longer (30-40min) meditation session. I was sitting in a room with a light on overhead / behind me, facing the dark side of the room. When I came out of it, upon stretching my arms, I noticed I could see the light reflecting off my arms while I still had my eyes closed... This was strange at first until I realized I just had heightened sensitivity to light.

I've also noticed that things usually appear much clearer (but not really very different) after I open my eyes... It's as if my mind can take in more of my sight's information.

When I meditate outside, the sun seems to enhance this feeling of clarity.

So, seems pretty normal to me, hope this helped ;D

[ncascone]

You were given a glimpse into the awakened state. The same thing happened to me when my attention became suddenly immersed in all the sounds that were being experienced through me. Identification with conceptualized world of thought dropped away, and you could see clearly.

Does thay sound about right?

[Nside]

Bizz, thanks for the feedback and personal experience it helped a lot. Ncascone same to you and your dead on. I could see very clearly. I had no doubts, no worries...very peaceful. Meditation has me simply amazed at what we are capable of.