# First Float Tank Experience – Random Musings

<https://www.opticality.com/blog/2024/03/18/first-float-tank-experience/>

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## What Jamie wrote

My friend Hadar wrote up his first experience in a floatation tank. I've never seriously considered doing this, but his writeup has me thinking I may want to give it a try.

> As for what I was thinking about, with the exception of a few distractions, this was mostly a **mindful meditation**. I was completely aware of the entire experience, including the breathing and the heart beats, which is the point (as I understand it) of **being present**. So, I wasn't _detached_, but I wasn't thinking about the past or the future either, just experiencing the **very relaxing** present.

As a regular meditator I wonder if this experience may be a delightful meditation experience. However, I’m wary that I would not have as good of a reaction to the complete darkness.

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