>>171226Amen, Anon. God bless you and yours.
>>171227OP here. There are numerous guides, philosophies and general approaches to tulpas. Yet I want you to start small. First and foremost, I'd like you to think of why you want to make a tulpa - do you want a companion? Do you want to explore the depths of human consciousness? Do you just really lik talking horses? You needn't tell me if you don't want to. I just want you to have a definitive reason at hand so you can determine if you are willing to provide the time and effort as well as handle the responsibility of nascent life. Tulpas can stay with you for a lifetime, and the decision should never be made lightly.
Secondarily, I will tell you that you don't need a guide. At its core, the forcing (or creative and developmental process) that forms tulpas is essentially repetitive meditation that yields an independent consciousness within your mental world. However if you'd like recommendations, I would suggest you skim this thread:
https://community.tulpa.info/topic/11498-list-of-guides/Don't feel obligated to read each and every one. Pick several that interest you the most and try following them with a disciplined approach. If it doesn't feel right or you want something else, try another guide.
When I first began, my sessions were in a darkened room. I usually focused on a minute background noise such as a humming air conditioner or the cadence of a mechanical alarm clock. Total silence is just as acceptable. At any rate, a proper setting will permit you to engage abstract thought in ways you wouldn't encounter otherwise.
I'd suggest closing your eyes, focusing on your breathing and using the first fifteen minutes to decompress. Let your mind centre itself, work out any intrusive thoughts or just get comfortable. You can sit or lie down, but be wary of falling asleep.
Once you pass this threshold, imagine what your tulpa looks like. Is your tulpa a strong, fearsome warrior? A lithe, quiet sorceress? A sentient pony? In the event you cannot conceptualise a form, you can also imagine your tulpa as a ball of light or colour.
Don't stress yourself over the finer details at first. If preferred, just try thirty minutes of forcing each day. Make it a habit. Narrate, or talk to your tulpa out loud or mentally throughout the day. Give her a safe and convenient way to observe who you are and how you live your life, how you think. Assume she is sentient from the start and understands you, but has the mentality and innocence of a small child until she suggests otherwise.
In addition to the prescriptions of the guide of your choice, write down the personality attributes you want your tulpa to have. She will eventually deviate, or diverge from your expectations, yet this exercise will further refine your forcing as well as create a baseline for expectations.
Above all, keep at it. If you're serious, we'll help you and provide motivation. My own tulpa will even talk to you both and yield her insight if so desired.