visionary experiences

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>> Apart from some chakra meditation, I ignore K manifestations as

just an impediment, like siddhis, to final liberation..... <<

Several people mentioned this, and I too, when I was taught

Transcendental Meditation, was cued to ignore this type of

phenomenon. I did ignore it when practicing TM, which I no longer do.

My current practice is puja that includes singing bhajans, japa, and

other practices directly taught by Ammachi to devotees at Her public

programs and retreats. I also, though, continue my interest, reading

and so on of other branches of my "spirituality tree," which I have

mentioned previously. Perhaps, though, I did not name some of the

"branches," or actually, they may be "roots" that have given

nourishment to the "branches." : ) Anyhow, these include shamanism,

which I have mentioned, earth centered spirituality (including wicca

and Native American spirituality), western metaphysics, and, of

course, eastern spirituality. My visionary experiences, when in the

context of what I could consider shamanic, serve the purpose

established for that context, which is to provide me with information

and/or gifts that guide me and continue the process of my healing. I

learned hard way that it is a good idea to pay attention to these

experiences. (If I go into specifics, I will be on my way to another

book, so I won't.) Other visionary experiences that I have that are

connected with Ammachi seem to be direct communications from Her that

also are information and/or healing gifts. Sometimes just to "feel"

Her hand on my brow or to hear Her lifts my spirit. Also, recently I

have been reading a book by Sylvia Brown (I consider her to be within

the western metaphysical paradigm), and much of what she says has

resonated with me. One of these is that visionary experiences are a

way we have of showing Eternity and the eternal aspect of ourselves

to ourselves. (Tripping over my words again.) These are like messages

from or glimpses of Home. This feels right to me and so I welcome

them, however...I do not get attached, but merely experience wonder,

awe, delight, and thanks. Hologhai ~ Linda