Simply just having expectations ruins the experience for me. Whenever I have expected profound visions, I just get visuals.

When I just needed a calming toke I have been carried away to the farthest point of our galaxy and juggled the planets.

You just need to have an open mind and just let everything flow.  Meditation helps to focus your thoughts and energy onto something good before a trip. 

And Family = mundane????? Whenever my thoughts are on my family I just try to project thoughts of love and respect and offer myself to them.

You should just try to enjoy the experience for what it is.

Also, what is your diet like? Do you practice a traditional dieta before your sessions?