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Physiology of the Spiritual (Quick Guide)   

-The pleasurable “chills” or “goosebumps” (aka frisson) experienced when


listening to music, watching movies, viewing art, dancing etc. are the beginning
of the sensation of what is called the “soul” in western civilization. Generally,
this begins on the arms, back, or neck when a person feels profound emotions. It
is most likely you have already experienced it to some degree.   

-If you pursue this sensation within yourself by attempting to feel it as much as
possible (all day, every day if you are able), it builds in strength significantly
over time to the point where it becomes a full body sensation with the pinnacle
being at the crown of the skull. It is sustainable with practice. You must become
your own experiment as each individual’s set of beliefs and emotional reactions
are unique.   

-It is the sensation needed to enter higher states of consciousness known as the
Jhanas as well as to self-induce out of body experiences from a meditative state
(visualization techniques are also required for OBEs).

-One fundamental key to the sensation is to achieve states of genuine, positive


emotions such as love, gratitude, inspiration, courage, joy, unity etc. (Therefore,
anything that enables you to feel these emotions will work. Conversely,
anything that prevents these, will prevent your sensation.) Control of thought is
the key.

-You will be required to be honest with yourself. This cannot be emphasized


enough. Simply saying you feel love or gratitude, does not mean that you
actually feel those emotions. This is why stimuli is extremely helpful such as
music, movies, etc. to provoke those emotions in a genuine and real sense.   

-Be patient and be understanding of yourself if you think you are struggling.
Trust your feelings and intuitions. This is a progression and it will take some
time to strengthen as your brain reforms its pathways via neuroplasticity.
(Weeks to many months depending on commitment.) Love yourself
unconditionally for the greatest success.

-Your sensation will inevitably grow in strength with persistence and you will
begin to feel it more easily to a broader range of stimuli. You will eventually
realize it is not the stimuli at all, but only your emotional state and control of
your mind/thoughts that matter.   

-It is this same sensation that monks attempt to achieve during meditation and
chanting. (The chants or mantras are to create vibrations in the chest which can
stimulate the sensation as well as to keep one’s focus single pointed)   

-It is the same sensation that “spirit runners” or indigenous long-distance


runners attempt to achieve. (Also called “runner’s high” in the west.)   

-The current scientific term for the sensation is “Frisson” and it remains
relatively unexplained in the public sector being reduced simply to a release of
endorphins.     

-Other names include: Chakra Energy, Kundalini Energy, Prana, Mana, Qi,
Chi, Holy Spirit, life force, vibration among others depending on your cultural
lens. (Google “CIA Gateway Process” for a consciousness study from US
Gov’t.    https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-
00788R001700210016-5.pdf )

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