I know that many people have difficulty thinking of spirits in the way I
describe them. There are many spirits described in Tibetan texts related to
specific places in Tibet. I'm not sure, if we live in New York or Tokyo, that
it's very helpful to try to connect to those spirits. When we are in Western
cities, rather than thinking of spirits living in mountain passes or caves, we
might find it easier to think that spirits travel the streets, creating anger
and agitation in the drivers. When we experience aggressive driving, it is a
good idea to breathe evenly and relax. Otherwise, we may find ourselves
connected to traffic demons!
-- "Healing with Form, Energy and Light: The Five Elements in Tibetan
Shamanism, Tantra and Dzogchen", published by Snow Lion Publications
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