trances/ground and center

[white_raven]

Hi,
I've been studying New Age and the occult for some time now, and I've really taken to the metaphysics and spirituality of it all, but I'm having trouble with another part.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions concerning the basics on shamanic journeying, grounding & centering, energy work, and so on. It seems that whenever you read about it in a book or something, it makes it so mechanical and I can't seem to clear my mind for concentration on "step 1, step 2, etc."

I'm beginning to fear that it's just my overactive mind and it will be impossible for me to clear it enough to experience any of these incredible spiritual milestones.

Anything: advice, good books, websites, will help. Thank you.

Peace

[white_raven]

A holy moment:

After I posted, I finally realized what my problem was.

For one, all these things began to gravitate toward me that made me realize what I needed to do: I came across books and passages that transported me to deeper levels of thought; I had a conversation with my "spiritual guide" (lol- that sounds so pretentious) and she said some things to me that made it click.

And, most incredible of all, I was walking through the woods the other afternoon, and a voice entered my head that gave me words--I won't tell them because it probably wouldn't make sense if you don't know me--but everything made sense from that point onward.

So, just to say that this thread will no longer be needed. I finally understand what I must do.

[white_raven]

yeah since i first posted that message, i have progressed a lot with understanding what meditation really is... it's different for everyone and i had this concept that there was this "right way" to do it. big mistake. but something was given to me when i posted the message---i found Spirit and heard a voice telling me things that i needed to hear. now i understand my calling and how i go about things personally. since then i have experienced many things that i would not have before. that's how my life is---long periods of stagnation with brief intervals of orgiastic change.

[Violet]

I'm glad you have found what you were looking for. I feel that although books are great resources, and I often use them, only you can really find your true path and find a way that works for you. You will also find as the years go by that some things will become much easier for you to do as you practise. Unfortunately, most alternative paths are for the patient. :)