Swimming in space
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ABOUT THE TECHNIQUE
Our perception of the objective world is clearly distorted by our conditioning. When we look around us, what we see is a large number of diverse objects, with some space between each. Naturally, all our attention is on the objects, not on the space.
Actually, the objects we see are too few and far apart, compared to the ocean of space they are swimming in! You will be shocked to know, if you were to remove the space between all the atoms on planet earth, the remaining matter would come to just about the size of a sugar cube! But in vacant space, the mind has nothing to hold on to. So naturally, it fixes itself on the objects and jumps the gaps between them. Just as we jump the time-gaps that exist between breaths or between thoughts, we jump the space-gaps that exist between objects. When we shift our focus to the gaps, we will realize that space or unmanifested energy is the reality, even in the material universe! This understanding can create a powerful cognitive shift in us, even in our daily life. It can drastically change the way we relate to our material possessions, to our gains or losses. Our priorities shift from matter to consciousness.
INSTRUCTIONS
DURATION: 21 minutes
At all times, whenever you are looking, moving, relating to any person or object, let your awareness be on the space between you and that object.
Feel very clearly that all the objects around you are just tiny particles swimming in space.
They are just engulfed by space. The space is the reality.
See space, hear space, feel space everywhere. Continuously experience the silent presence of space in and around you.
When you work with this technique, you will lose your fascination with the material world and become centered on the silent consciousness that is always present, both outside and within.
From words to feeling to being
TECHNIQUE & INSTRUCTIONS
Duration: 21 days
Cleansing technique
Close your eyes. Sit and look into yourself. First, honestly examine all aspects of your life. Ask yourself exactly in how many areas of your life have you built your identity based on lies? When have you uttered words or made promises, knowing that you are not going to live up to them or not going to fulfill them? No matter how painful it is, do this process honestly. Do not avoid facing yourself honestly. See this as a wonderful chance for self-analysis for introspection. At least be able to admit to yourself where you have constructed your identity based on lies. Now, for the next 21 days, do not utter any word that you do not mean. Do not use any word or make any promise, knowing that you can't keep your word. Do not think that no one else can pin you down or corner you. Be absolutely straightforward in all your relationships and interactions. Then this technique will work beautifully for you.
Main Technique
Visualize a word like 'love', 'joy' or 'bliss'. Even negative words are okay. So, positive or negative, just choose a word to visualize. Visualize the word. First visualize it with letters. For instance, for love, visualize L-O-V-E. Next, drop the visualization of the letters. Repeat that word internally just as a sound. Hear the sound. Then relax from the sound also. Just be with the feeling of that word. Only remember the feeling, neither the letters nor the sound, just the feeling. Put your whole awareness on the feeling. Now relax even from the feeling. Just be silent. Do not create a thought of the letter or the sound or the feeling. Just be with yourself. This is a powerful technique that can straightaway transform you and put you in silence, in bliss.
Witness and relax
TECHNIQUE & INSTRUCTIONS
Duration: Not applicable
Be aware of your day-to-day actions every minute. Be consciously relaxed whatever you may be doing. Consciously relax from any tension that you hold in any part of the body. Accept yourself just as you are. Accept and welcome every moment for the gift of life has brought you. Whatever you are doing, do it with love and joy. Be total and authentic in whatever you do and feel. The very quality of your ‘being’ and ‘doing’ will change.