Basics of Tracing Chi

Another way we can use Shen is to enlist the help of our unconscious mind to understand what precisely an energy is doing to our level of Consciousness.

To do this, think of a happy memory, and look for a place within your body that becomes active with this memory. 

Make your awareness smaller, shrinking into the space of this chi. Get clear about what this specific energy feels like: temperature and directions of flow. Ask your unconscious mind to tell you a story about this energy, and observe. Write down the symbols that really stand out to you, just like in the "Trust the Lists" exercise. Observe how the mudra of your awareness changes, from before you started, to after the story is finished.

What level of Consciousness is stored in this tiny spot of chi?

When you are done, allow your awareness to expand back to your standard size, and seal your chi.