Today's idea is an attempt to recognize that you can shift your perception of
the world in both its outer and inner aspects. A full five minutes should be
devoted to the morning and evening application.
In these practice periods, the idea should be repeated as often as you find
profitable, though unhurried applications are essential. Alternate between
surveying your outer and inner perceptions, but without an abrupt sense of
shifting. Merely glance casually around the world you perceive as outside
yourself, then close your eyes and survey your inner thoughts with equal
casualness. Try to remain equally uninvolved in both, and to maintain this
detachment as you repeat the idea throughout the day.
The shorter exercise periods should be as frequent as possible. Specific
applications of today's idea should also be made immediately when any
situation arises which tempts you to become disturbed. For these applications,
say:
"There is another way of looking at this."
Remember to apply today's idea the instant you are aware of distress. It may be necessary to take a minute or so to sit quietly and repeat the idea to yourself several times. Closing your eyes will probably help in this form of application.
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