[Dakini]

Originally Posted by Czymra

I've asked this several times and never got a real response so I figure this deserves its own thread.

Can somebody point out or refer other sources as to how exactly spiritual energy can be syphoned through mere attention? This seems to be a statement that's always left hanging in the air.

I have read the thread...It seems you didn't get much satisfaction.

Maybe the operative word here is "can" vs. another word, 'will.'
Because there may be people on the forum who know how to do this, but will they really share that knowledge on a forum? I didn't think so.

And if they can do such a thing, they are highly developed adepts in either spiritual matters or magical matters. Which means it has probably taken them years and years of practice and devotion in order for this ability to come to fruition. So simply telling you what to read or giving you instructions over the internet won't confer that degree or give you the understanding you so seek.

Also, depending on what your definition of the word "spiritual" is, you will get many different kinds of answers. There is much discussed on PA forum that is spiritualistic; not so much that is deeply 'spiritual.'

In general, when one asks for a 'spiritual power' they are often asking for
some kind of psychic power - and this doesn't mean this is innately spiritual.

Teachers show the student when the student is ready. Gaining power for power's sake isn't spiritual. So the teacher - the adept, will see that the student is not yet ready bc s/he only wants the power and not the Spirit. It is your intention, your practice, your devotion to Spirit which can possibly gain you spiritual - type 'power.' Spirit ultimately chooses who will gain "spiritual power," not the seeker.

It is completely possible to siphon energy in a non-spiritual way. Is this what you are really asking? Those skilled in occult and magical matters would be more willing to share and you can become a student of one of them and find those books on any bookshelf.

The very clear thing about your question is that you have written it - and asked it - and then asked it here - How can Spiritual energy be (had) through attention. To me, this is a good sign. It starts with the question, and with your intention and practice, it may unfold within you over time.

Spiritual seekers - those on that path will confess that one may pray, meditate for years, read, ask, seek, seek, seek and not ever come to know Spirit. Because the control of this experience is not in our hands. The Mystics - those who have had the experience of The Divine have written about it - and the paradoxical essence of its thorny path.

Those seekers on the path to The Divine who find themselves progressing will come to acquire spiritual gifts and power - and each of them, if they are bent on one thing and one Thing only - The Divine - will be willing to give up any and all spiritual power if and when that time comes to be closer to The Divine. Just because one has acquired these psychic abilities, makes him/her no closer to Spirit - as you have said.

My humble two cents.

Interesting questions, as always, Czymra.