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# Re: Attention without tension

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- Subject: Re: Attention without tension
- From: "David Yeh" <ldreamr@...>
- Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 00:12:20 -0000
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    Hi Rawn,

    > Take the task incrementally. ... By approaching it in this way, you
    > are not overwhelmed by the prospect because you are dealing with a
    > manageable amount of time *at the outset*, instead of trying to
    > immediately deal with the prospect of hours at a stretch.

    The problem I am having is not just that I feel overwhelmed by this
    exercise, but that I can't quite figure out how to use my mind
    differently ...

    I actually have the ability to concentrate intensely for long
    periods of time, but by using strong force or self-compulsion that I
    hardly feel until I bring my attention back to my body (and feel the
    tension and pain). I am guessing that this form of concentration
    isn't very healthy. :) I'm having difficulty adjusting to a
    different way of using my mind; at present when I try to concentrate
    without applying this pressure, my attention is scattered and weak
    and I feel at the mercy of the many other thoughts crowding me.

    Applying the lessons of the thought control exercise seems to help
    me at least to stay with what is happening in the present, and over
    time seems to cause my mind to calm down and focus more. But I'm
    not sure if that is correct, as it doesn't seem to quite get at the
    end goal of the exercise. I can be aware of myself having
    distracting thoughts while driving, but I'm not sure how to get
    those thoughts out of my mind except by force, which seems self-
    defeating.

    What am I missing?

    Also, I'm curious, is there some reason you omitted mention of this
    exercise in A Bardon Companion?

    Thanks,
    David

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