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# Re: Help for a newbie, please

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- Subject: Re: [BardonPraxis] Help for a newbie, please
- From: "Rawn Clark" <rawnclark@...>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 10:39:03 -0700
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    Dear Uthlagus,

    >> I've been on IIH for two weeks now, done quite a lot of meditation
    before, but can't seem to still my thoughts so that I can keep just one
    in my mind. Am I too impatient, or is there a method for quietening the
    mind down? <<

    Ideally, the first exercise of observation ("thought control") naturally
    quiets the mind to the point where thoughts just trickle in. And it's
    really in that exercise where you are to learn the ability to distance
    yourself from the mind's busy-ness and how to *not* participate in the
    thoughts that do arise. It's this lack of participation that slows the
    busy mind.

    The second exercise of one-pointedness ("thought discipline") is founded
    upon this ability to distance yourself from the mind's busy-ness. With
    this ability in hand, it's then a matter of willfully adhering your
    attention upon a single thought to the exclusion of all others and
    participating fully in that single thought.

    I suggest that you begin by observing your mind and detaching from
    participation in it's array of rising thoughts. Then shift your
    attention to your breath. Focus your whole attention upon your
    breathing. Of course, don't alter you natural breathing rhythm, just
    use it's natural flow as an anchor for your focused attention. When
    you've stilled and focused your mind upon this one thing, then introduce
    a specific, pre-chosen thought and shift your attention completely away
    from your breath and affix it wholly upon this thought.

    >> I must say that everything else is great and I feel positive results
    already. Wonderful! <<

    Cool! :)

    My best to you,
    :) Rawn Clark
    16 Jul 2003
    rawnclark@...
    rawn@...
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