Before beginning any conscious connection, such as running energy, I do Heart Focused Breathing:
SHIFT FOCUS – focus on the area around the heart. This is the energy center (chakra) that connects our more physical connections to earth energy and the higher cosmic energy from the God, Source or the All. Imagine your breath flowing in and out of that chakra.
SHIFT BREATH – breathe a bit slower and deeper than usual. A count of 5-8 in, then out, will help you to keep steady, even breathing in and out through the heart.
SHIFT EMOTION – activate a positive or renewing emotion or feeling. Feel a time you experienced compassion, love, awe. Complete love. An original memory for me was the awesomeness I felt overlooking the Grand Canyon, or an incredible sunset/sunrise. The feeling that all is right with the world and I am filled with love.
I suggest doing this for at least 2 minutes