•The Elders mentioned deep breathing and connecting with the energy of the heart. I’ve tried this, and it doesn’t seem to work for me. I have challenges in getting beyond the thinking mind. What might be successful that would get my mind or ego to no longer rule the roost?

The Elders—We would say that it is a matter of training, for there have been teenagers allowed to be without a curfew. And so when you recognize that there is never the preference to not control when one is of the caliber of a teenager who looks to see how far they can reach before perhaps their hand is slapped.

And so, recognize that as you take baby steps, and as you move in the awareness of recognizing that you want to gain control over the vessel, and we would say the mental vessel, that you do so from a posture of Love and understanding. Love yourself unconditionally while removing any shackles or ties that make you feel that you must do thus and such in a more quick fashion.

But do so in Loving energy. Move and engage in deep breathing in whatever methodology you prefer. We have described deep breathing before. It is not necessary to do it this way or that way. And so we do not give that now. But rather, say to move into the practice of looking for different breathing styles that feel appropriate to you. And then, as you move into those states of need, know that it is as the flexing of a muscle. It is the muscle growing and becoming more strengthened, and that as you move to do these things (these different steps), there will be also a growing ability to do this more fluidly the next time.

It will be less encumbered and more easily attained as you move from this to that in a method that does resonate for you.

You see, each practice is specific and unique (to you). And so we say to not only stop upon one but to look at several different options and to play with them. Engage them and enjoy them as you do so. And to look upon each without the drudgery of discovery. But to perhaps look upon the joy of knowing this thing that does feel appropriate to you. And as you do this, you will grow the intuitive aspect within you. Then know you are connecting in the right way. You are giving that ability trust.

In this way, you know that each is aligning and buoying you toward more. As you navigate this, know there is nothing specifically so, but rather those that feel best in their use. It is an energetic component that you are searching, researching and seeking to locate here. Do so in a deeply centered way and always in Love.