Dear Dan, >> So my question is three-fold. Firstly, am I doing things right? Secondly, from others' experiences, am i actually achieving EOM? Thirdly, if this EOM, what can I do to extend the time in this state (since I do not know how to control when I "remember myself"). << It does sound like you're coming close or have at least stepped into it. However, EOM is not about "forgetting oneself". Ideally, you are *aware* of yourself throughout the experience, but aware without thinking. In other words, it's not a matter of losing consciousness and then waking up, which is what you seem to be describing. I suggest that you keep working on it (obviously). EOM is something that evolves, deepens and grows with repeated practice. My best to you, :) Rawn Clark 18 Feb 2004 rawnclark@... rawn@... http://www.ABardonCompanion.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BardonPraxis http://E.webring.com/hub?ring=arionthebardonwe