At the teacher's request I then concentrated, trying to absorb the fullness of the experience while avoiding all extraneous thought. What I had observed were the reactions of the light to my own emanations. It therefore is important never to summon the power of the light, when feeling anger, fear or other negative emotions, since these would instantly reflect back on you. Instead, when calling on the light, one should always be centered and relaxed. A good way of achieving the proper frame of mind is to play or listen to music, since this tends to bring about a harmonious and joyful mood.
Conscious breathing achieves a similar effect.
The important thing is to be as empty of thoughts and emotions as you are able, while simultaneously trying to achieve a state of relaxed attentiveness. This may be a difficult concept for you to understand. To that end try instead to place your attention on your heart, not as the muscle that moves your blood but as the center of divine love and wisdom in your body, your point of connection with the All Being. Contrary to what you may think the heart is not the center of emotions. Your solar plexus fills that role.