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| My lesson is concerning the *stillness*. It is easy to achieve if you are diligent and steadfast in your application of the following ideas: | | My lesson is concerning the *stillness*. It is easy to achieve if you are diligent and steadfast in your application of the following ideas: |
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− | #The *stillness* requires just that--*stillness*. It is most important to still the body in order to gain a quietness for the mind to be allowed to begin its quieting process. Any position is acceptable of course, it matters not. *stillness* and relaxation of the limbs, eyes, face, hands, and feet, this will help facilitate *stillness* in the brain. That is, the electrical impulses coming from the extremities are lessened, and therefore, the electrical activity within the brain itself becomes less.
| + | 1. The *stillness* requires just that--*stillness*. It is most important to still the body in order to gain a quietness for the mind to be allowed to begin its quieting process. Any position is acceptable of course, it matters not. *stillness* and relaxation of the limbs, eyes, face, hands, and feet, this will help facilitate *stillness* in the brain. That is, the electrical impulses coming from the extremities are lessened, and therefore, the electrical activity within the brain itself becomes less. |
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− | #Then the surroundings should be quiet. Stimulation from the auditory sense is most distracting and should be eliminated if possible.
| + | 2. Then the surroundings should be quiet. Stimulation from the auditory sense is most distracting and should be eliminated if possible. |
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− | #Mental *stillness*, this particular aspect of this practice is the most difficult to achieve. Many of you are, however, making great progress and strides in this section. Mental *stillness* is essential for Thought Adjuster communications to be received.
| + | 3. Mental *stillness*, this particular aspect of this practice is the most difficult to achieve. Many of you are, however, making great progress and strides in this section. Mental *stillness* is essential for Thought Adjuster communications to be received. |
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| There is a metaphor in these teachings, of still water reflecting the sun. When the water (the mind) is turbulent, this reflection is splintered, broken into myriad refractions. In the ideal *stillness*, for clarity's sake, the mind must, absolutely must, be still. Deep relaxation, mental *stillness*, will, without fail, result in increased Thought Adjuster communication if you are patient and willing to commit this time. | | There is a metaphor in these teachings, of still water reflecting the sun. When the water (the mind) is turbulent, this reflection is splintered, broken into myriad refractions. In the ideal *stillness*, for clarity's sake, the mind must, absolutely must, be still. Deep relaxation, mental *stillness*, will, without fail, result in increased Thought Adjuster communication if you are patient and willing to commit this time. |
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| ===Lesson 3=== | | ===Lesson 3=== |
| (Ham Nov. 4, 1991) | | (Ham Nov. 4, 1991) |