rich r a:
I've only been meditating on a regular schedule for 2 weeks... is it something that my head decided to make up?
Is thinking you've entered a jhana something your head decided to make up? Sure sounds like it.
rich r a:
It also occurred to me that it would be extremely beneficial to me to have a teacher. What is the best way to find a teacher who is knowledgable about jhana? I am in the bay area in cali if that helps.
Shaila Catherine is in Mountain View. She trained with Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw and has written a few books on the subject. You might try to attend her weekly sits.