The need of a listener has already been a topic on the DB, and even Paul Scheele contributed to it. Perhapt that thread can help you.
I tried ImageStreaming on and off, but not for activation, but there is a recommended technique out there called RapidFire ImageStreaming. The Project Renaissance folks claim that Free Noting could be the best activation method out there, but I never tried it. It's the same as with ImageStreaming: Sitting in my room and talking aloud, well it's an emberassing feeling, really.
What I noticed from ImageStreaming was a better recall of dreams, enhanced visualization skills and a better sensual awareness (Did you ever notice that the flame of a candle doesn't throw a shadow, but that you can the shadow of the wick perfectly clear?)
Jens