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# Re: VOM and Center of Stillness Meditation?

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- Subject: Re: [BardonPraxis] VOM and Center of Stillness Meditation?
- From: "Rawn Clark" <rawnclark@...>
- Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 09:30:31 -0800
- References: <009601c2fb6b$98b50db0$0c0e4e51@Computer>

    Dear Martin,

    >> I've tried focussing on the inside of my body, the Universe, a candle
    flame, the sound of running water and lots more.... <<

    Have you tried simply letting go of thinking?

    >> Rawn, I hope you had a relaxing break and that you achieved what you
    set out to achieve; it's great to have you back. <<

    Thanks! :) I had a very relaxing and re-newing holiday and yes, I did
    achieve what I set out to achieve.

    >> I recently came across your Centre of Stillness meditation file on
    your website and have been practicing the first section of that. I was
    wondering if that is beneficial at this stage for me, i.e. if it will
    help me to achieve VOM, or if at this point it is counterproductive. To
    my mind, it seems to bring together mental and astral exercises of step
    one (and beyond?) of IIH, so my gut feeling is that practicing it may
    help me, but I thought I'd ask the author! <<

    Yes, the CSM technique of complete relaxation, followed by separation
    from the senses, can be very helpful in achieving an emptiness of mind.
    The primary distracters from emptiness are the sensory inputs,
    especially "emotional tone" and "mental chatter", so once these are
    negated, the emptiness comes very quickly and easily.

    I suggest the .mp3 audio recording over the text version. You can find
    the downloadable audio file at
    http://www.ABardonCompanion.com/MP3-Links.html . Or, if you'll email me
    your mailing address (privately), I'll be happy to send it to you in CD
    format which you can play in any CD player.

    As it happens, I'm presently in the process of re-issuing the CSM
    recording in a 2nd, Revised Edition. The current CSM audio file was my
    very first attempt at a home recording and consequently the sound
    quality is fairly poor in comparison with my more recent efforts. The
    new recording will be of a much higher quality and will incorporate a
    few minor improvements to the technique along with an introduction.

    My best to you,
    :) Rawn Clark
    05 Apr 2003
    rawnclark@...
    rawn@...
    http://www.ABardonCompanion.com
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BardonPraxis

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