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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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− | *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. | + | *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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− | *2. 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 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Audition auditory] [[sense]] is most distracting and should be eliminated if possible. |
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− | *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]] [[communication]]s 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]] [[communication]]s 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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| [[Category: 1991]] | | [[Category: 1991]] |