If possible during SR, don't work in words at all, just feelings. The words get in the way. No words are allowed. I won't expend the mental energy to convert the feelings into words. Find the one or more that really work for you.
Nothing works for everyone.
Hope this helps, at least a little. I was worried about how to start SR too. Then I heard of a place in town here called the Rejuvenation Mind Spa. It's a little high tech as compared to the ancient art of meditation. Oh well, I was determined to start SR and wanted to do whatever it took.