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|LensShadowDescription=is the ability to shift into a state of [[Association]] where you are merely watching or Witnessing events in the moment, without any sense of The Self. | |||
|Looming=Present Moment Denial|LoomingDescription=is a polar distortion of Witnessing - refusing to see the present moment as it truly is, and instead moving into a state of denial of reality. | |||
|Flickering=Emotional Projection|FlickeringDescription=is when an experience of Witnessing is tainted by Judgment or attaching values to The Now. For example, if you are in a very meditative peaceful state, it might seem natural to assign those same emotions to whatever you are Witnessing, rather than experiencing the reality of the moment. | |||
For example, while doing common tasks, practice relaxing your hold on the concept that you have some sort of consciousness that directs your actions. Try to be the most mindful you can, and simply let your hold on [[Association#Unlearn the Self|The Self]] go, riding the stream of events that takes you through the task. You can do these exercises while doing any task at all, not just chores, but it may be easier to start with simple household tasks that you do every day. | |AdditionalOverview=For example, while doing common tasks, practice relaxing your hold on the concept that you have some sort of consciousness that directs your actions. Try to be the most mindful you can, and simply let your hold on [[Association#Unlearn the Self|The Self]] go, riding the stream of events that takes you through the task. You can do these exercises while doing any task at all, not just chores, but it may be easier to start with simple household tasks that you do every day. | ||
=== Why === | |||
As you unlearn The Self, you should be able to apply that awareness in a progression something like this. | As you unlearn The Self, you should be able to apply that awareness in a progression something like this. | ||
* Small, rote tasks - combing your hair | * Small, rote tasks - combing your hair | ||
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* Long Durations - shopping | * Long Durations - shopping | ||
* Everyday Enlightenment - non-dual awareness becomes a regular part of how you experience life | * Everyday Enlightenment - non-dual awareness becomes a regular part of how you experience life | ||
=== How === | |||
Each exercise will feel a little different, and there are some ideas below, but the general pattern is | Each exercise will feel a little different, and there are some ideas below, but the general pattern is | ||
* Start your task | * Start your task | ||
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The exercises below may seem very prescriptive, describing exactly what to do at each step but do not approach them that way. These are just examples showing what someone might experience, and your experience will not follow the steps given. Instead, you will have to observe your own experience and then go back and reread the exercises to understand the objective. And then try again. | The exercises below may seem very prescriptive, describing exactly what to do at each step but do not approach them that way. These are just examples showing what someone might experience, and your experience will not follow the steps given. Instead, you will have to observe your own experience and then go back and reread the exercises to understand the objective. And then try again. | ||
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