A manifestation of absolute hereness, oneness, and collectiveness, as being fully present in the now. A genuine heh is only expressed when a mind is completely
clear. Thus, the heh is first and foremost an inner state. For more experienced practitioners, the heh is accompanied by a fleeting euphoric sensation.
The most common physical articulation of the heh involves slight movement of the
head, either foreword or backward, accompanied by a facial expression particular to the heh.
During the heh, the jaw drops slightly, causing the lower lip to cover the
bottom row of
teeth, while the top row remains revealed in most specimens. Although this could appear to create a comedic smile or silly face to an untrained eye, those who practice the heh insist that these misconceptions belie its
true meaning.
Although material symptoms of this phenomenon can be confined to the face,
head and
neck, quite often the heh also involves movement of the arms. In such cases, slightly clenched fists vacillate within inches of the face, and, on occasion, an index finger is extended in the
air.
The most unmistakable marker of the heh is its auditory expression from which the term derives its
name. Emanating from the top of the throat, the proper pronunciation of the heh utilizes a short “
e” vowel
sound, and the first “h” is given different emphasis depending upon the speaker. Despite some superficial similarities to the common heh (see other definitions) or eh used to express amusement, indifference or confusion, the heh discussed here is
unique in its sound, appearance, and spiritual content.
Although usually brief (2-5 seconds), hehs of surprisingly
long duration (35 seconds in
one videorecording) have been observed.
