So far I’m finding that I’m not sure where to go once I start, and that there are two possibilities for focus coming up for me-one is a vision of myself with my third eye clearly visible as a jewel, like it is an orb of energy. Or, just simply concentrating on the space between my eyes inside my own head and focusing only on the blackness and that physical space. I’m not sure which one of these is the right one to focus on. 🤔
That’s been my experience with intuition too. It tends to show up more when things are a bit quieter, not when I’m trying too hard to access it. This kind of practice can help with that, but usually in a subtle way at first.
If you try it, I’d say don’t worry too much about whether something happens straight away. Even just sitting with the stillness and noticing small shifts is already part of it.
Curious how it feels for you once you give it a go.
This is weird. I'm starting to wonder if maybe you're me, or I'm you, in some multiverse strange way. This meditation is the essence of what I call the Hu. (As in "The Book of Hu.")
I've not got into meditation, and mind-calming things yet--though my upcoming "Stage Fright" article has the simplest, fastest method I know. But the latest I've found is the Hu. And it can be used as you suggest, and in a number of other ways which I'm beginning to uncover.
Brilliant post, beautifully written, with just the right pace. You rock! :)
That made me smile - there’s something funny about when ideas overlap like that and you think “wait… how are we landing in the same place from different directions?”
The way you describe the Hu sounds interesting, especially if it’s something you’re still uncovering as you go. I’ve found those personal frameworks tend to stick more because they come from your own experience, not something you’re trying to follow exactly.
I’d actually be curious to read your Stage Fright piece when it’s out. Those “simplest, fastest” methods are usually the ones that end up being the most useful in day-to-day moments.
I know! I have the same hit when I read your work. It fits, and for me personally, it’s new and refreshing, and—at the same time—different and kind of neat. It’s like when musicians are playing a song together, and one of them plays something, and suddenly they all laugh. And if you’re a musician, sometimes you laugh along with them because it’s funny as hell … but you couldn’t explain why to anyone, because it didn’t happen in the universe or the language of words. Funny as hell, and you can’t say exactly why.
Great article, Alexandra. One question: Do you physically have your eyes looking a bit upward to the point between your brows when you do this? Seems like that would be a strain after a while.
When I practice I am resting my awareness on the 3rd eye. I don’t stare or strain up. I just softly hold my attention on the 3rd eye. When you do this with closed eyes you don’t need to move your eyes upwards. Keep them normal. Observe the dark behind the eyelids and then move your awareness as I mentioned above while keeping your eyes normal while observing the dark. Have a read of the steps I mentioned in my article. I hope it helps ❤️
Alexandra, this really clicked for me. Reading this made me realize I do turn to third-eye focus more than I’d consciously realized, especially when I feel closed off, cranky, or like too much noise has pulled me away from my inner sense of knowing.
I’ve always thought of my grounding practices as body-based, but this helped me see how gently shifting attention here can re-orient me too. Not to escape what I’m feeling, but to quiet the interference enough for intuition to come back online. And as you describe, the body follows, everything softens, loosens, settles.
I appreciate how simply and honestly you describe this. It doesn’t feel like striving or “opening” anything dramatic, just turning the volume down so something wiser can be heard again. 🤍
I like how you frame this as turning the noise down rather than ‘opening’ anything. That sense of grounding instead of escape feels like the real gift of the practice.
I’m really looking forward to trying this, as I’m very keen to expand and discover my powers of intuition. Thank you for sharing!
Focus on the blackness between the eyes and go inward yourself. That opens the gates to intuition and much more.
That is what i personally do.
Thank you! I was thinking that was the right approach.
So far I’m finding that I’m not sure where to go once I start, and that there are two possibilities for focus coming up for me-one is a vision of myself with my third eye clearly visible as a jewel, like it is an orb of energy. Or, just simply concentrating on the space between my eyes inside my own head and focusing only on the blackness and that physical space. I’m not sure which one of these is the right one to focus on. 🤔
That’s been my experience with intuition too. It tends to show up more when things are a bit quieter, not when I’m trying too hard to access it. This kind of practice can help with that, but usually in a subtle way at first.
If you try it, I’d say don’t worry too much about whether something happens straight away. Even just sitting with the stillness and noticing small shifts is already part of it.
Curious how it feels for you once you give it a go.
This is weird. I'm starting to wonder if maybe you're me, or I'm you, in some multiverse strange way. This meditation is the essence of what I call the Hu. (As in "The Book of Hu.")
I've not got into meditation, and mind-calming things yet--though my upcoming "Stage Fright" article has the simplest, fastest method I know. But the latest I've found is the Hu. And it can be used as you suggest, and in a number of other ways which I'm beginning to uncover.
Brilliant post, beautifully written, with just the right pace. You rock! :)
Thank you :)
That made me smile - there’s something funny about when ideas overlap like that and you think “wait… how are we landing in the same place from different directions?”
The way you describe the Hu sounds interesting, especially if it’s something you’re still uncovering as you go. I’ve found those personal frameworks tend to stick more because they come from your own experience, not something you’re trying to follow exactly.
I’d actually be curious to read your Stage Fright piece when it’s out. Those “simplest, fastest” methods are usually the ones that end up being the most useful in day-to-day moments.
I know! I have the same hit when I read your work. It fits, and for me personally, it’s new and refreshing, and—at the same time—different and kind of neat. It’s like when musicians are playing a song together, and one of them plays something, and suddenly they all laugh. And if you’re a musician, sometimes you laugh along with them because it’s funny as hell … but you couldn’t explain why to anyone, because it didn’t happen in the universe or the language of words. Funny as hell, and you can’t say exactly why.
And Stage Fright? Well … here ‘ya go …
https://arthurcronos.substack.com/p/four-ways-to-demolish-stage-fright
Great article, Alexandra. One question: Do you physically have your eyes looking a bit upward to the point between your brows when you do this? Seems like that would be a strain after a while.
Thank you @David Gerken
When I practice I am resting my awareness on the 3rd eye. I don’t stare or strain up. I just softly hold my attention on the 3rd eye. When you do this with closed eyes you don’t need to move your eyes upwards. Keep them normal. Observe the dark behind the eyelids and then move your awareness as I mentioned above while keeping your eyes normal while observing the dark. Have a read of the steps I mentioned in my article. I hope it helps ❤️
Thanks, that’s great.
You are welcome 🙏
I really appreciated this meditation on inner stillness. It felt like a welcome pause to reconnect with calm and intuition—thank you for sharing. 💛✨
Thank you Alexandra, I love your thoughtful explanation and how well you describe the meditation. Can't wait to give it a try!
Alexandra, this really clicked for me. Reading this made me realize I do turn to third-eye focus more than I’d consciously realized, especially when I feel closed off, cranky, or like too much noise has pulled me away from my inner sense of knowing.
I’ve always thought of my grounding practices as body-based, but this helped me see how gently shifting attention here can re-orient me too. Not to escape what I’m feeling, but to quiet the interference enough for intuition to come back online. And as you describe, the body follows, everything softens, loosens, settles.
I appreciate how simply and honestly you describe this. It doesn’t feel like striving or “opening” anything dramatic, just turning the volume down so something wiser can be heard again. 🤍
Thanks for sharing this! It is amazing to me how something so simple and elegant can have such profound effects on us.
I like how you frame this as turning the noise down rather than ‘opening’ anything. That sense of grounding instead of escape feels like the real gift of the practice.
Great read! This is so well written and thoroughly explained!
Interesting!