While i woldn't classify it as 'tearing space' exactly, given that it is not accompanied with any of the phenomenon that should theoretically accompany such an event, there is a sense of dimensional fluctuation associated with a particularly powerful area effect like the LBRP. I never really connected too deeply to that ritual itself, but have worked more personalized rituals based around the same conceptual foundation, which gave a sense of otherworldliness.
My running teory has been that it is not exactly space being altered, but the dimensional fabric of the immeditate area. You might think of our perceptions as being layers of dimensions that we percieve as 'unified' by our context, which is spread out across limited dimensions, interpreted by our consciousness as a single experience when in reality we are experiencing multiple dimensions of existence. Make sense? That sounded a little circular to me.
Anyway, when we do these rituals that are designed to designate a 'sacred sphere' we create a hypersphere around ourselves in which dimensions outside our normal context are aligned with our consciousness and are added to our total experience. It gives a sense of altered reality. Realistically, we are simply able to be aware of those extra dimensions while maintaining awareness of the normal dimensions.
Definitely a sign that it's working the way it's supposed to, in my opinion. The establishment of sacred space is more than just a confidence issue - it's the creation of a dimensional structure that litterally opens your awareness in order to access causal dimensions consciously.
congratulations.
peace
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