Creating the container via aesthetic and atmospheric factors is such an important part for me. At the very least, I am usually playing instrumental music. I built that habit from early practices with shamanic journeying that used drumming to help facilitate the trance state.
Accompanying that with oils, candles, etc that symbolically link…
Creating the container via aesthetic and atmospheric factors is such an important part for me. At the very least, I am usually playing instrumental music. I built that habit from early practices with shamanic journeying that used drumming to help facilitate the trance state.
Accompanying that with oils, candles, etc that symbolically link to what you are working on is another interesting exploration. It taps into some of the typical "magical" practices - like burning herbs that symbolize Venus or doing your inner work on Friday, etc. It creates ritualistic continuity and concentrates some of the psychic atmosphere thematically in certain directions. I find it to be really useful!
Creating the container via aesthetic and atmospheric factors is such an important part for me. At the very least, I am usually playing instrumental music. I built that habit from early practices with shamanic journeying that used drumming to help facilitate the trance state.
Accompanying that with oils, candles, etc that symbolically link to what you are working on is another interesting exploration. It taps into some of the typical "magical" practices - like burning herbs that symbolize Venus or doing your inner work on Friday, etc. It creates ritualistic continuity and concentrates some of the psychic atmosphere thematically in certain directions. I find it to be really useful!
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