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| There is another way of looking at the world. | | There is another way of looking at the world. |
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− | Today's idea is an attempt to recognize that you can shift your [[perception]] of the [[world]] in both its outer and inner aspects. A full five minutes should be [[devoted]] to the [[morning]] and [[evening]] applications. In these [[practice]] periods, the [[idea]] should be repeated as often as you find [[comfortable]], though unhurried applications are essential. Alternate between surveying your outer and inner perceptions, but without an abrupt sense of shifting. | + | Today's [[idea]] is an attempt to [[recognize]] that you can shift your [[perception]] of the [[world]] in both its outer and inner aspects. A full five minutes should be [[devoted]] to the [[morning]] and [[evening]] applications. In these [[practice]] periods, the [[idea]] should be repeated as often as you find [[comfortable]], though unhurried applications are essential. Alternate between surveying your outer and inner perceptions, but without an abrupt sense of shifting. |
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| Merely glance casually around the world you perceive as outside yourself, then close your eyes and survey your inner [[thoughts]] with equal [[casualness]]. Try to remain equally uninvolved in both, and to maintain this [[detachment]] as you repeat the idea throughout the day. | | Merely glance casually around the world you perceive as outside yourself, then close your eyes and survey your inner [[thoughts]] with equal [[casualness]]. Try to remain equally uninvolved in both, and to maintain this [[detachment]] as you repeat the idea throughout the day. |
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− | The shorter [[exercise]] periods should be as frequent as possible. Specific applications of today's idea should also be made immediately, when any situation arises which tempts you to become [[disturbed]]. For these applications, say: | + | The shorter [[exercise]] periods should be as frequent as possible. Specific applications of today's idea should also be made immediately, when any situation arises which [[tempts]] you to become [[disturbed]]. For these applications, say: |
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| <center>''There is another way of looking at this.''</center> | | <center>''There is another way of looking at this.''</center> |
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− | Remember to apply today's idea the instant you are aware of distress. It may be [[necessary]] to take a minute or so to sit [[quietly]] and repeat the idea to yourself several times. Closing your eyes will probably help in this form of application. | + | Remember to apply today's idea the instant you are [[aware]] of distress. It may be [[necessary]] to take a minute or so to sit [[quietly]] and repeat the idea to yourself several times. Closing your eyes will probably help in this form of application. |
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| [[Category: Workbook I]] | | [[Category: Workbook I]] |