Dear Max, >> Regarding the first method where we use the Kethric light for our shield, how effective will the shield be if we are just in Step One of IIH and our "thought control" and "visualization" abilities are not yet developed. << The effectiveness of this technique (like any other technique) is, naturally, in direct proportion to your abilities. >> Is this the preferable method for a newbie? << Yes. My best to you, :) Rawn Clark 28 Jan 2003 rawnclark@... rawn@... http://www.ABardonCompanion.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BardonPraxis