Dear Paul: Another aspect of the rotating Light Shield that you may find interesting. . . As part of Thought Discipline (step 1 of IIH) I frequently need to dismiss thoughts inappropriate to my current environment (i.e., thoughts of work intruding at home and vice versa). I have developed the habit of banishing these thoughts with an imagined sweep of my arm (I envision my gesture sweeping the intruding thoughts away). I instinctively sweep right to left (counter clockwise). Since initiating the shield (rotating clockwise) I have encountered distinct resistance to sweeping away thoughts with a counter-clockwise gesture--even though I wasn't thinking of the rotating shield at the time. I have had to use my "other" imaginary arm to sweep thoughts away left to right. That works just fine without resistance. I have no idea if this is a purely psychological phenomenon or if it has something to do with the shield itself. Sincerely, /RM/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Rawn Clark To: BardonPraxis@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [BardonPraxis] Shielding Dear Paul, >> I have been meaning to ask about the purpose of rotating the shield. I have heard of 'white light' shields and the like, but making it rotate is new to me. I have thought that it may have something to do with keeping the shield around your body like a center of gravity, or to keep it from going 'stagnant'? Is clockwise the active direction? << Rotation keeps the shield active and the clockwise rotation specifically, works to maintain the integrity of the shield while gradually increasing its density and power. A shield that stands still, especially one constructed of the VE, tends to dissipate fairly quickly. One set rotating however, tends to remain focused for a longer period. It's also much easier to make a rotating vortex of energy, tap into and continuously replenish itself from the universal storehouse of energy, than it is to do the same with a standing-still, inert cloud of energy. Setting your accumulation of Light or VE into motion directly communicates your intent to the shield. It gives it immediate and unmistakeable purpose. Therefore, when something you want to shield against enters your environment, it will immediately recognize the intent of your shield. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]