Hi Jason, >> But there still seems to be something stopping me from talking too much. << That isn't always a bad thing. Your inner prompting on the matter may be the best guide, especially if you're prone to over-talking. It's nice to talk with others of similar ilk, but its best to err on the side of caution whenever people have no apparent interest in these matters, especially when it comes to practical issues rather than just theorising. >> I'm at Step 1, not Step 2.... << I'm a beginner like yourself, and am also fascinated by the character transformation aspects of Bardon. For me, it's the most important part, at least for now. I've worked on some of the more advanced exercises, the VE manipulation I found surprisingly easy and quickly led to imbalance, so I've taken myself back to the basics, and won't shift myself until I'm completely ready. (I used to be very impatient, but that's one part of my character that's no longer a problem, just 99 more to go! - no, it does get easier!) Well, I'd best stop chatting... Enjoy! Best of luck with the journey! best regards Richard [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]