Re: [BardonPraxis] Re: Emptiness of Mind

["Rawn Clark" <rawnclark@...>]

Dear Geoffrey,

>> But I think the problem is the word *aware*. I am not asleep in the
sense that if someone suddenly open the door I will know. But I cannot
say that I am fully awake because everything is blank. Even I do not
know what I am doing. Can be so called "aware"? <<

Yes, it sounds like it to me. It's not a "normal" state of awareness,
but it is awareness.

>> Regarding the one pointedness after I return from emptiness, what I
focus upon? should I focus upon the period I went into emptiness in the
sense that the blank there will become meaningful thoughts? Did I get
it right? <<

I suggest that you experiment with various methods. What you describe
will work if you observe the very first thoughts that arise in your mind
upon exiting the emptiness and make those specific thoughts the object
of your one pointedness. Another option is to begin with a one
pointedness (upon whatever you wish) and then go directly into an
emptiness. When you feel complete with your emptiness, return to the
previous one pointedness and take careful note of how your one point has
changed. Any differences you notice will be evidence of what you gained
from the emptiness, impressing itself upon the realm of thought.

>> Btw, is there any music I can listen to improve my path in hermetics
while in the office? <<

Not that I know of.

My best to you,
:) Rawn Clark
06 Jan 2003
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