To explore the “I am the body identity,” it’s best to take an experiential approach:

Begin by dropping all the weight from individual body parts, thereby letting all heaviness sink into the earth. In this way, the body is completely discharged of density, solidity, and a sense of weightiness. Indeed, what is slowly being discharged is the idea that there exists a gross body at all, let alone one with which one can identify oneself.

Next, let the body be filled–totally filled up–with energy. First, visualize waves of energy flowing through the body. Now feel what this is like. This tingling, humming sensation is the energy body or the pranic body. Give yourself up to this humming vibration, to these flows.

Next, notice that the energy or pranic body doesn’t have a clear outline, one that separate it clearly from the world. The border between the energy body and the so-called world is hazy, nebulous, ill-defined. Be curious about how far the energy body extends. Then turn around and note that what’s within the energy body is surprisingly large–larger than you would have thought.

Penultimately, visualize the space surrounding the energy body. Then with your feeling imagination, allow the surrounding space to be entirely filled up with energy so that the presumptive border between the energy body and the surrounding space melts away. Really feel what this is like.

Finally, notice that you’re aware of this single, seamless energyspace. That is, take the last step: knowingly be the awareness that’s aware of your object (i.e., energyspace). Be open awareness. Rest here.