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# Re: Re: What does it mean to become noble concerning passions?

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- Subject: Re: [BardonPraxis] Re: What does it mean to become noble concerning passions?
- From: "Rawn Clark" <rawnclark@...>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 13:38:10 -0800
- References: <000001c50188$d7513290$1c74fea9@Lori>

    Dear Lori,

    Thank you for your wonderful statement providing an example of the
    character transformation in *action* as opposed to just theory! :) I
    think one of THE most significant moments in this work is when one
    really "gets it" about the Soul Mirror work.

    >> The only thing that works for me is to develop a habit of catching
    myself slipping. <<

    That is certainly the most immediately powerful and effective of all the
    tools listed in Step Two. It brings you into the only "place" of power
    in which transformation can occur -- the *present* moment.

    This is why the second mental exercise of Step One (the part where we
    focus our attention upon the present moment and exclude unrelated
    thoughts) is so important. It prepares us for being present with
    ourselves during the Step Two character transformation work and enables
    this ability you describe of "catching yourself slipping" *the moment
    that it occurs*. At first, we might notice right after we have
    "slipped" or while we are "slipping", but with practice we move that
    point of noticing back further and further in the sequence of events
    that lead to the "slip". And with *each* experience of "catching"
    ourselves, we *learn* and become stronger.

    The meditations, auto-suggestions, etc., are all preparing you for that
    moment and setting the stage for what you might *choose* to do in *that*
    moment of choice and power. Through meditation (and through your
    ruminations when you do "catch" yourself), you come to understand the
    negative trait and hopefully come to understand what positive
    alternative would serve *you* better. With the auto-suggestion you are
    strengthening your resolve when the moment of choice arises by subtly
    replacing one set of sub-conscious programming with a new one. This is
    what makes that moment of "slipping" *noticeable* to your awareness
    (i.e., because it now stands out in contrast to the new sub-conscious
    programming and to your intellectual understanding).

    Thus prepared, when that moment of catching yourself does occur, you
    *already* know what choices are open to you and you *already* have the
    strength to make the choice that serves you best.

    My best to you,
    :) Rawn Clark
    23 Jan 2005
    rawnclark@...
    rawn@...
    http://www.ABardonCompanion.com
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BardonPraxis
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  - RE: Re: What does it mean to become noble concerning passions?
    - From: "Lori V Weber" <lorivw@...>

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