Hail Brother and Sisters 
Hope You're all well and in good health.
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I just wanted to write about something fairly weird thet happened during my today's meditation. Even though I still can't visualize properly (got slightly better at it though, for some time I can see flashes of colours, like bright white or electric blue, only for a split second though - still better than nothing xD) and gets distracted quite easily, I managed to get a bit better with at least concentration/focus (loosing focus is still an issue however) and relaxing. It happened three days ago that I was able to get really relaxed, calmed down and focused like never before and since then it is a lot easier to quiet myself down. Working on feeling my energy/chakras without trying to visualize extensively, which is pretty hard btw... I'm a very visual dependant person.But to the point: today during meditation, once I calmed down and relaxed and started to deepen the state I was in, I suddenly realised that I'm smelling a very nice aroma. I was unable to identify it, though I think it might have been either an aroma of strawberries, raspberries or cherries (fruity in general) or vials. It was really strong, as if someone put my nose into a bowl full of those. Now, considering the fact that I was home alone, all the windows were shut tight (because of the noise coming from the street) and it wasn't there when I was sitting to the meditation, it couldn't have been anything from the outside. That's my guess at least. I also stopped smelling it once I finished the session. It was also becoming stronger when my focus was tighter and seemed to fade away once I was loosing focus.Hm... come to think of that, it actually isn't The first time... I've smelled that before but because I had windows open I thought that maybe it was some passer's by perfumes or something. Back then it was more like vials, really pleaseant scent
Another thing is that for some time now, after meditation (though it is more like trying to meditate that a proper meditation itself as far as I can tell) I'm in a strange mood. Got used to it already and I like it but still. I feel calmer, my mind is a bit clearer, my body feels lighter and I feel like watching something really emotional, even heartbreaking or otherwise sad or epic or listening to that kind of music. I do that - and really like it. It's like discovering all those strong, tears making emotions that I have within me... And then, after some time (which is getting a bit longer every time) I'm back to normal. Not to mention sporadic feeling appearing during meditation itself like fear (more like uncertainty about the future and my current course of action, probably coming from my daily problems).Seems those "side effects" that were listen on JoS are starting to appear. I guess it's some indication of progress, if anything else
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I'm just excited that my practice is finally starting to show some signs of progress. It's really hard to keep up when You can't see any. Some time ago meditation started to feel like a labour; it's a lot different now. Everyday I look forward to see what it will be like this time. That's a good feeling.
Hail Satan and all the true Gods!
Hail Gods of War!
/Mike
Hope You're all well and in good health.
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I just wanted to write about something fairly weird thet happened during my today's meditation. Even though I still can't visualize properly (got slightly better at it though, for some time I can see flashes of colours, like bright white or electric blue, only for a split second though - still better than nothing xD) and gets distracted quite easily, I managed to get a bit better with at least concentration/focus (loosing focus is still an issue however) and relaxing. It happened three days ago that I was able to get really relaxed, calmed down and focused like never before and since then it is a lot easier to quiet myself down. Working on feeling my energy/chakras without trying to visualize extensively, which is pretty hard btw... I'm a very visual dependant person.But to the point: today during meditation, once I calmed down and relaxed and started to deepen the state I was in, I suddenly realised that I'm smelling a very nice aroma. I was unable to identify it, though I think it might have been either an aroma of strawberries, raspberries or cherries (fruity in general) or vials. It was really strong, as if someone put my nose into a bowl full of those. Now, considering the fact that I was home alone, all the windows were shut tight (because of the noise coming from the street) and it wasn't there when I was sitting to the meditation, it couldn't have been anything from the outside. That's my guess at least. I also stopped smelling it once I finished the session. It was also becoming stronger when my focus was tighter and seemed to fade away once I was loosing focus.Hm... come to think of that, it actually isn't The first time... I've smelled that before but because I had windows open I thought that maybe it was some passer's by perfumes or something. Back then it was more like vials, really pleaseant scent
Another thing is that for some time now, after meditation (though it is more like trying to meditate that a proper meditation itself as far as I can tell) I'm in a strange mood. Got used to it already and I like it but still. I feel calmer, my mind is a bit clearer, my body feels lighter and I feel like watching something really emotional, even heartbreaking or otherwise sad or epic or listening to that kind of music. I do that - and really like it. It's like discovering all those strong, tears making emotions that I have within me... And then, after some time (which is getting a bit longer every time) I'm back to normal. Not to mention sporadic feeling appearing during meditation itself like fear (more like uncertainty about the future and my current course of action, probably coming from my daily problems).Seems those "side effects" that were listen on JoS are starting to appear. I guess it's some indication of progress, if anything else
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I'm just excited that my practice is finally starting to show some signs of progress. It's really hard to keep up when You can't see any. Some time ago meditation started to feel like a labour; it's a lot different now. Everyday I look forward to see what it will be like this time. That's a good feeling.
Hail Satan and all the true Gods!
Hail Gods of War!
/Mike