Embracing the external

I spend 90% + of each session focusing on the energy flow within my body. I'll give some attention to the Earth/feet connection and the sky/crown connection, but really the bulk of my effort goes towards concentrating and circulating energy in and around my spine, through my shoulders and arms, up from my feet to my knees and hips... and of course the ongoing challenge of integrating all of these parts and flows in simultaneous awareness.

At the end of my session, however, I've recently been tuning in to the external energy fields around me... reintegrating myself with my environment, if you will.

Mentally, I extend my body-tissue awareness outwards to include the surrounding air space... similar to what I described in heart-centric awareness. Physically I extend my hands slightly forward and slightly away from my body (I call this the Peace pose, as the geometry of my trunk/arms is somewhat similar to the peace symbol), palms up.

Primary energy exchange points with my surroundings are the feet, crown and palms... and the vibration I exude is one embrace. To me this means embracing and connecting with my surrounding reality, as it is, with sincere interest in perceiving the action. I feel it's very important not to project any pretentious thoughts/images at the expense of direct awareness. This doesn't mean you can't hold an image of light/love, but be careful to not let that image blur your actual perceptions.