Sometimes, during meditation, there is a moment when a small sensation, "patin," occurs, and something connects, making my consciousness clearer.

I feel that this often happens when I am tired from daily life or work, or when I am constantly affected by my environment, or when I am unable to meditate and my consciousness becomes clouded.

There is a certain feeling of haziness, and while this is a matter of degree, it is much clearer compared to the past. However, there are times when some haziness occurs, and it seems that this is especially noticeable when something is "stuck" in my head.

In such cases, I sit down to meditate. I can chant a mantra or not, depending on the situation, and it is fine to change it accordingly. However, if I have a teacher and am following their guidance, it is probably fine to do so. I meditate, and after a while, there are times when my consciousness becomes clear along with a small sensation, "patin."

This does not always happen, and sometimes my consciousness simply clears up gradually.

I wonder what the difference is, but my interpretation is that it is probably similar to a water flow. When small trees start to clog a waterway, the flow becomes slightly slower, and when something large passes through, it causes a more clogged state. Therefore, it varies depending on the situation. Sometimes, a little meditation quickly resolves the blockage and my consciousness becomes clear, while other times, the blockage is suddenly resolved, and I can feel a slight "patin" sensation.

In my case, I cannot perceive this visually, so it is simply a matter of how it feels. However, even that is quite sufficient, and I feel that the sensation in the middle of my head, especially in the back of my head or around my cheeks, is different when my head is "stuck" and when it is not.

The energy channels extend from the third eye towards the back of the head in a somewhat complex manner, and this channel is slightly curved, so it may be prone to blockage.

In everyday life, it is not so easy for this to become blocked, but due to various circumstances, such as work, it can happen. However, even then, it is quickly resolved by meditation, so it is not a major problem. However, these issues are difficult to resolve without meditation, and I think that spiritual knowledge makes a big difference depending on whether you know it or not, and whether you are acting on it or not.