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This morning I had a really good energy raising/chakra stimulation
session, and the root chakra burn was again notable. While I was
stimulating with my tactile imagination I was wondering whether
I might be overdoing it, three sessions a day, where Robert Bruce
only recommends at least once a week.

Afterward, sitting in the paravastha I had that distinct feeling of
soft fingers trying to lift my brain out of my skull, a pleasant feeling.
I had one of those meditations where my mind feels so clear, cuddly
and mellow. I felt really good for many hours afterward, and
contemplated how composed I would have remained were some
struggle to present itself.

I read about how Ennio Nimis achieved the breathless state with
the help of Japa, and started today with the incessant vocal and
mental chanting of Yogananda's "O God, reveal thyself". Six
syllables so ideal for future incorporation into an Om Kriya
routine.

I didn't really experience anything today with regard to Japa, but
Nimis maintains that it is one of the most powerful tools in
the spiritual method arsenal. So I will experiment further.

I do love the example of Theresa of Avila who achieved Samadhi
only through Japa/Prayer. A very powerful example.

The rope technique I also try and practice daily, in fact I
practiced it more than 10 years ago whilst still a teenager.
I found Robert Bruce's work on Astral Society, but I gave
up after hitting what seemed to be a brick wall. I felt what
I thought were vibrations, but I could never push through.

Today I still feel that resistance, but I think my energy work
and meditation will shift my consciousness enough for me
to break through eventually.