Peace Helen,
I'm sure that I'm trying too hard, but it's hard to "try not to try" also, as I want to be as open to the energetic information as I can - how can I do this without trying? I'm trying (there's that word again) to get my thoughts out of the way after intending to be open, and I'm continuing to do Reiki meditations, such as Hatsuri Ho. I feel my third eye chakra tingling, almost in a burning sort of way, and I know the energy is there, as is my capacity to do this.
Also, Chios doesn't seem to have a self-treatment practice, so I'm doing that with Reiki, and intending to be an open channel.
Thanks for your comment and help.
Alice