Re: [BardonPraxis] Sequential order

["lux xul" <luxxul@...>]

Allen -

I am very glad to see this quesiton asked.

In support..

I have found that the "Observing thoughts" step is VERY VERY helpful in 
stepping into the "Focus of a thought/concept" step and both advantageous to 
VOM. I find I have less mental/emotional/feeling/distraction baggage upon 
stepping into VOM when I have first stepped through the former steps.

Not only these benefits, but an increased strength of focus and intent as 
well as far less energy spent in obssessive fear based reactionary feelings 
being processes (ie - stress). I seem to need less sleep, am far more 
focused, etc.

I am sure, as I continue to practice each of these portions of the entire 
step 1 each day, I shall increasingly experience further developments as 
well as further applications of each sub-step individually as well as in the 
combined USE of each sub-step into the applicaiton of the whole. My 
expereince has been that each sub-step is designed to be utilized with the 
other sub-steps to further ones development, not to be left behind once 
10mins is reached.

In negating such a daily practice, I expect (Rawn??) that acuity will 
fluxuate and become as it was before this thought-regime was commenced. 
Turning the strong base into a weak shell of itself and effect future 
development.

However...

I must admit, the idea of spending somewhere between 30 and 50 minutes 
(assume each step moves beyond 10mins plus mental setup/time 
checks,journaling, etc.) in the am and pm requires a disciplined approach to 
managing my procrastination.

With this in mind, the idea of ADDING to these exercises, does seem a bit 
daunting (outside of the magic of water, 'blessing' of food, etc. which can 
be maintained during the day as opportunities arise).

However, I am confident that if one progresses to each new step with the 
desire/resolve to combine them as a process 2x per day (at least), one 
shall find their way to the manifestation of that desire.

I suppose it grants (forces) (allows) me some range of creative problem 
solving and the greater development of my will and purpose.

Thank you,
:T:






> From: Allen Kray <sourceport@...>
> Reply-To: BardonPraxis@yahoogroups.com
> To: BardonPraxis@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [BardonPraxis] Sequential order
> Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 01:15:52 -0800 (PST)
>
> Dear NB,
>
> > I made an interesting experiment recently again. For
> > various
> > reasons, I had decided to keep practicing step 1
> > mental exercises
> > each day.
> >
>
> What do you mean by "keep practicing" ? I didn't think
> one was supposed to stop exercises as they moved to
> the next step. I have only intensified the practice of
> each exercise, even if I moved on. It would seem like
> a step back if you then focused all your energy on
> your new exercises and proclaimed the previous ones as
> "mastered", etc. Or have I understood this wrong? :-)
>
> For example, I have begun step 2 exercises, but still
> go through my daily rituals practicing step 1
> meditations.
>
> I still see advantages for someone say at Step 9 to
> still be saying their affirmations and counting their
> beads upon waking and before sleeping. Please someone
> correct me if this is not so...
>
> Sincerely,
> Allen
>
>
>
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