This isn't a complete loss of consciousness, but rather a state where consciousness exists, but with fewer distracting thoughts, and where one simply recognizes or perceives their breath and the surrounding sensations.

By entering deep meditation, if there are still unresolved karmic issues or traumas, one may encounter them. However, it seems that these issues have been gradually resolving, and that they are now interfering with meditation to a much lesser extent.

That being said, they are not completely gone. However, by sitting, taking deep breaths, and slowly exhaling, one can quickly enter a state of deep meditation.

It is said in yoga that as karma is resolved, problems no longer arise when entering deep meditation or focusing on the chakras. I think this is true.

During this state, the active aspect of the higher self may or may not manifest. Sometimes, it's simply a state of deep meditation where the ego is quiet. However, there is also an intermediate level of consciousness, which could be considered the "middle self," that observes this. It may be that this middle self is the self.

On the other hand, there is also the higher self, which has its own consciousness and will. While it is theoretically always present, the feeling of its presence is also constant. However, in terms of will, the higher self is often silent.

So, the ego is quiet, the middle self is in an observational state, and the higher self is generally silent, but occasionally shows or doesn't show its will. This, I think, is what it means to be meditating to a certain extent.

This is different from a state of simply being free from thoughts or a state of pure silence. In this state, the "observation" of the higher self is present, but the "active will" of the higher self is not yet engaged.

■ Spending time in a normal meditative state free from thoughts.

When one reaches this state, their energy also increases. In particular, I have always had a weak and unstable right hand, but recently, I have been focusing on strengthening my right hand during meditation, and I feel that a tingling sensation has appeared in my right hand, and the aura of my right hand is recovering.

The stillness of consciousness and the abundance of energy are related. When energy is being consumed by distracting thoughts or traumas, the body's aura weakens. Therefore, when one is in a state of being free from thoughts, their energy also increases.

This state of being free from thoughts is a sign that meditation has reached a certain level. However, it is also a foundation for the next level of meditation. While this state of being free from thoughts is the foundation, the higher self's consciousness is still primarily in the "observational" aspect, and it seems that meditation has not yet progressed to the point where the active "working" aspect of the higher self is fully manifested.

There are various ways to achieve this, and many methods exist in the world, including learning meditation techniques to temporarily bring the consciousness of the higher self to the surface. However, what I am seeking is not a temporary technique, but a permanent state of meditation in daily life. Therefore, I intend to continue meditating so that this meditative state will continue in daily life. Currently, this state of meditation is gradually spreading into my daily life, so I believe I am slowly moving in the right direction. The state of being free from thoughts is the foundation for this goal.

Although I have been in this state for quite some time, the difference lies in the "naturalness" and "lack of specialness." Previously, it felt like a special state, and I transitioned into a specific meditative state. However, now it is quite integrated into daily life, it is "natural," and there is almost no sense of specialness. However, the state itself feels the same, so it seems to have stabilized. This stability is due to the strong "observational" aspect, but I feel that the active aspect will gradually become stronger.