Thank you both very much I deeply appreciate the welcome. The advice seems very apropos, it does seem like it will help me to accept the fears I feel as part of the experience, and allow them to enrich the overall lesson.

It's tough to shake the sense of unease at facing what might be some unpleasant truths. Sometimes the fear takes the shape of imagining that I will hear "the ultimate word"/logos that will obliterate my mind. Silly, to be sure, but I can understand why this concept is a part of mythology... the encouragement is most welcome, and it is good to be reminded that others experience these fears too.

Day three of MJ/ETOH 'fast'. Feel pretty normal today and last night's dreams, while a little zany, weren't too intense and I slept well. Curious how I will feel tomorrow, may attempt a session if it seems appropriate.

Thanks again to both of you, hope to make the acquaintance of a few more Nexians here before too long

Best Regards

PD