katy steger:
I have found for myself that wanting more of this pull (which I sometimes call "magnetization") can prevent the arising of jhana in meditation. "Wanting" prevents sukkha (comfort, ease, contentment). I'm sure you are aware this can happen; I just want to add that as something pretty commonly encountered.
Hearing this helps tons. I didn't know this happened often and I will be aware of this now.
I did experience a long time ago what felt like piti, one of the jhanic factors. After that happened I felt myself craving this a lot and therefore prevented myself from experiencing it. I didn't know it at the time, but as long as I really wanted piti to arise again it didn't.
Anyways, thanks again for the input

every little bit helps tremendously. It's like finding bits of gold in a dumpster.