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Enlightenment, but there's no reason why you can't use your relationship to help you (both) reach enlightenment.

I remember reading somewhere that hyperacusis can be caused/worsened by muscle tension in the neck, jaw etc. Have you looked into that at all? E.g. do you grind your teeth at night?

They might, but they also might not. I know some people who have felt more or less cured from depression after taking magic mushrooms a few times. For me, I still don't know what I really want even after taking shrooms more times than I can remember. I also feel like it matters less, it's less about what I do in life and more about my mindset.

Like someone else said, congratulations and my condolences. This started for me just over a year ago. I had no prior knowledge of kundalini, but I feel like I've had a pretty smooth ride compared to a lot of people. Most days, I take some time to let the energy run through me. The first months, it would be really intense and last for hours, now it's a lot calmer and doesn't last as long. It got a lot easier when I realized at a) it calms down faster if I not only let it happen, but pay attention to the kriyas, and b) I can talk to the energy and ask it to back off or invite it to move. Since I was initially very freaked out and realized I was resisting, I also made a point of thanking my favorite deity each time I had kriyas or anything else that made me uncomfortable, which made it easier for me. I know some people feel better on a vegan diet, but I still eat meat. I don't really want to switch to less filling foods since kundalini has made me so hungry 24/7. I tried abstaining from alcohol for like 4 months, but didn't notice any difference. I'd advise against smoking or eating pot though, as an edible gave me one of the worst experiences of my life. Ofc, YMMV. In general - shit will come up. It will suck. It will pass. Sometimes you get random feelings of bliss, love etc. Try not to be attached to either. I know it's easy to feel very alone in this process, so if you need someone to talk to, shoot me a message!

I'm interested in this too! I entered the first jhana fully for the first time the day before my kundalini started rising. I feel like it was somehow connected - like I had unlocked an achievement which triggered both. I'd be curious to learn more about it!

I've seen people use expressions such as kundalini "activation/rising/arousal" to make a distinction from a full kundalini awakening, defined as the finished stage of the process. I haven't read the book you mention though, so I don't know how he defines it.

I had very intense muscle twitches and shaking once on magic mushrooms, a year or so before I had my kundalini activation. I didn't know it then, but it resembled some kundalini kriyas that I've later had. If you're seeking a kundalini activation/awakening, I'd say lay off the drugs, meditate and practice loving kindness - that's what made it happen for me (by accident). I guess doing kundalini yoga as well wouldn't hurt! If you're not seeking this type of experience, then I guess avoid all those things, lol.

1. Do you have any experience with kundalini? 2. What is the best way to choose which hindu denomination you wish to belong to, god/goddess to worship and method to use, if you do not have a guru?

Alcohol in moderation seems to work for me. I've entered the first Buddhist jhana, and have experienced a kundalini activation/awakening (which started accidentally, during meditation), 24/7 during the last year without giving up alcohol. In fact, I feel like giving up alcohol completely would create yet another barrier between myself and the people around me, and I desire to live in the world, while not being of the world. I do want to stress that moderation is key, if I drink too much I'm not in control of my actions anymore, and I don't feel like that state is useful for spirituality. Edit: last spring I completely abstained from alcohol for several months, hoping it would help clear up visual snow. I did not notice any effect whatsoever on my spiritual pursuits.