Insights on the Puppeteer Technique (Any Advice?)

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I’ve been experimenting with various techniques and recently returned to the Puppeteer method introduced by a community member. I can’t comment on their post due to its age, so I’m seeking feedback here. My prior attempt involved overly concentrating on sensations, which I thought would help. However, I decided to simplify my approach this time. I focused on being aware of my desired reality without forcing any vivid imagery, only doing minimal movements with my hands repetitively. To elaborate, I:

  1. Spent about a minute mentally describing my desired reality (WR) to myself without forcing detailed imagery, simply acknowledging its existence.
  2. Accepted that I was present in this awareness despite not perceiving physical sensations.
  3. Repeatedly clenched and unclenched my fists while maintaining a vague awareness of my surroundings, allowing a natural connection to develop.

I’ve practiced this revised method six times in about 20-30 minute sessions. During both my initial and latest sessions, I experienced an intense sensation of being drawn out through the top of my head, which happened rather quickly. It felt significantly more intense than prior sensations. This method seems to anchor me in the present like nothing else has before.

However, the pulling feeling is overwhelming. On my first encounter, I chose to surrender to the sensation and found it oddly satisfying — akin to releasing a cork — but I was too startled to proceed effectively. The subsequent session was equally intense, causing my body to react involuntarily, making it difficult for me to decide how to respond. I also experienced ear ringing during this, a typical precursor to a significant shift in awareness for me.

If anyone has experienced something similar, your insights would be invaluable as I’m eager to troubleshoot my responses to move past this intense sensation. Mentally, I felt calm and prepared, yet my body perceived it as an impact, leading to tension and resistance. Additionally:

  • This method significantly diminished other distracting symptoms compared to my previous practices.
  • It felt less exhausting than forced visualizations, allowing for focus without fatigue.
  • I experienced a lightness in my body and heightened energy levels throughout the day following my first attempt, bolstered by numerous synchronicities.

Subsequently, even trying affirmations afterward resumed my crown sensations, indicating that this method may enhance my overall practice. I highly endorse this technique and encourage trying it with minimal effort beyond maintaining focus.

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I found that doing some deep breathing exercises before starting the Puppeteer technique could help ease the overwhelming sensations you’re experiencing. It can calm the nervous system and could make you feel more grounded. Try slowing down your breathing just before engaging in the exercise, letting your breaths become longer and more intimate with each cycle. Additionally, reflecting on why the sensation might be jarring could help. Sometimes understanding where that feeling comes from can help dissipate it, allowing smoother transitions in awareness.

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In my experience, introducing a grounding ritual before engaging in the Puppeteer technique can make a noticeable difference. Consider aligning your practice with nature, such as focusing on the sensation of your feet on the ground or imagining roots growing from your soles into the earth. This kind of visualization has served me well to counteract any feelings of disconnection or disorientation during the sessions, lending a more balanced and secure transition process. A steady connection to the earth can offset the intense sensations and reduce resistance.