i did this a few times last week. it was funny, cos i had a reading with erin about a year ago where i was told that one of my guides was an older broad, like a new york grandmother type.
i met her last week, particularly the 2nd time i did this exercise. her name is sophie and she's pretty funny.
i didnt go up a staircase though ... somehow i ended up walking outside of a grand mansion, down into a formal garden, and into a white tent. sophie was sitting at a table waiting for me and so was another woman -- younger, slight, with big brown sad-looking eyes.
anyway, i found the best way for me to do this was with my eyes closed. when i had my eyes open, my focus kept being drawn to things in the room. but when i meditated, opened my chakras, and started to type with my eyes closed, she gave me, and i was able to receive, some really great stuff.
she reminded me that, as much as i like to hide in my house and play introvert, it's not really who i am. i get my energy from stirring the pot, and it's hard to stir the pot by yourself in your living room. i mean, i do enjoy my own company, but she's right -- i stay alone out of comfort and ease rather than necessity.
so after a short chat, i got up and went out to an event where i met some great people and stirred the pot and got myself energized again.
she also gave me some great insights into my last relationship, and why the breakup still hurts me sometimes, even though i dont want him back. short answer? ego + loss of illusion = pain. but it's good pain. and it's good for me to understand it.
very cool stuff! thanks for reminding me i could connect this way, erin.