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|Nutshell=provides explanations, examples, and [[Landmarks]] about a shift in our conscious state whenever we move between rooms or look out a window. Beyond those simple examples, this Guide explores a number of similar perception shifts we can observe, especially is it relates to both [[Attention]] and [[Adaptation]]. | |||
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How do Rooms and Boundaries fit in with the goals of Everyday Enlightenment? | How do Rooms and Boundaries fit in with the goals of Everyday Enlightenment? | ||
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* Being aware of the quality of mind associated with the room you are in is something to develop, as it trains you to become present continually, and especially whenever you move between rooms, or notice a boundary between rooms. | * Being aware of the quality of mind associated with the room you are in is something to develop, as it trains you to become present continually, and especially whenever you move between rooms, or notice a boundary between rooms. | ||
* There is a strong parallel between what you experience with Rooms and Boundaries exercises and what you experience when shifting from being lost in thought and back to a clear and mindful mental state. Try to notice this parallel and appreciate its importance. | * There is a strong parallel between what you experience with Rooms and Boundaries exercises and what you experience when shifting from being lost in thought and back to a clear and mindful mental state. Try to notice this parallel and appreciate its importance. | ||
How to approach each of these exercises? | How to approach each of these exercises? | ||
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** Are there other rooms related? What about windows, mirrors, etc? | ** Are there other rooms related? What about windows, mirrors, etc? | ||
** Remember to pay attention to the change in mental clarity when you return your attention back to the room you're in. | ** Remember to pay attention to the change in mental clarity when you return your attention back to the room you're in. | ||
= Rooms = | == Rooms == | ||
* Take a moment to feel the space of the room you are in, to the furthest corner, stopping that awareness at the ceiling, walls, and floors. Notice the difference in quality between rooms of different sizes and shapes. | * Take a moment to feel the space of the room you are in, to the furthest corner, stopping that awareness at the ceiling, walls, and floors. Notice the difference in quality between rooms of different sizes and shapes. | ||
** You can especially learn to do this whenever you cross through a doorway - encourage an immediate awareness of the boundaries of the new room you are in. | ** You can especially learn to do this whenever you cross through a doorway - encourage an immediate awareness of the boundaries of the new room you are in. | ||
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=== Mouthwash in the Mirror === | === Mouthwash in the Mirror === | ||
While using mouthwash | While using mouthwash (the kind that stings when you have it in your mouth long enough)... | ||
* Watch yourself in the mirror | * Watch yourself in the mirror | ||
* Go back and forth between yourself, the surface of the mirror, the Self in the mirror, the Self behind the eyes and the Self that encompasses all this experience | * Go back and forth between yourself, the surface of the mirror, the Self in the mirror, the Self behind the eyes and the Self that encompasses all this experience | ||
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* Shift to the Self in the mirror and practice projecting the sensations onto that Self and at that moment feel that is certainly not you | * Shift to the Self in the mirror and practice projecting the sensations onto that Self and at that moment feel that is certainly not you | ||
* Repeat as many of these steps to appreciate what you are experiencing | * Repeat as many of these steps to appreciate what you are experiencing | ||
|Landmark1=Experiment with Mindfulness and Television | |||
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