>>1809
Maybe we can start talking about it at least. There are methods that work, I know that for a fact, but the requirements for it to do so seem very specific and narrow.
>ideas or anything that points to a definitive solution
This concept is a problem in my opinion. Sure there are definitive solutions but they're very narrow in scope. I consider the solidly formed "modules" posted on this board to be such definitive solutions to narrow and specific problems/areas, but they remain esoteric in nature. For the general population to use them, they would have to undergo a tremendous change, a mass awakening of some sort. (Now that is/was one of the goals here to begin with, but seeing how people react, I don't think that is possible in any near future and not with the current population of this planet, maybe those growing up now if carefully tended to from a young age.)
>a good set of practices
This is also a tricky thing. Right now I keep recommending Hatha yoga, but these are fragmented "methods" rather than any unified system. I was not able to use these for a long time before, I was convinced they certainly work but I kept feeling I wasn't ready. Once I felt it was time to start, I did so on the most mainstream approach; what is known as Ashtanga yoga, the kind seen at fitness places. It's an entry point, but most people will not go beyond this aspect. At some point I started realizing that we are dealing with a very complex system; the body and the mind, but the methods look very simple and will seem like they can't do anything. However, it's about how you use these tools. Breathing exercises can easily be discarded as
>just breathing
but after learning to control your muscles, nerve programming and your own reactions through observation during "very simple, meaningless" exercises, you will start being able to connect them and apply them like a toolbox. This is the hidden feature of spiritual practices which only appears after a few years of learning basics.

Being aware of the spiritual is helped by getting all other things out of the way. One method is isolation, it has been practiced for ages, by going into the wilderness or through retreats in a monastery or temple. A more moderate approach would be to cut off contacts you don't need and use that time for meditation, choosing to be alone. This in itself can be very difficult.

At some point you need to be able to go beyond the "common view" on things and accept that these are experiences you will not be able to talk about with most people. They seem to turn esoteric automatically. Accept that, and dare thinking things most people won't do.

From experience I would say your personal affinity with certain practices or spiritual beings is what matters most. Teaching the same thing to everyone will not be very effective. Rather you need to explore your personal path of development. Someone can help you with this, that's why there are gurus and "masters" who will invest time into a single "disciple". Even here on this board there are very few things that can be used by everyone and the way to enter is unique.