Re: [BardonPraxis] Open eyes vs. closed eyes

[Newbieonekenhobby <newbieonekenhobby@...>]

Many thanks to both of you :)
NB

--- Rawn Clark <rawnclark@...> wrote:
> Dear NB,
> 
> >> a) Is there any meaning to the fact that I have
> less problems
> focusing and visualizing with open eyes than with
> closed eyes ? This is
> new btw; in the past, it was the opposite. <<
> 
> Yes, but exactly what that significance is can only
> be discovered by you
> through asking yourself: Why? What is different
> about this particular
> exercise?. Any time an exercise is difficult, there
> is significance.
> The exercises that challenge your abilities are the
> most important and
> deserve your extra effort. In order to become
> absolute master of your
> mind, you must never shy away from the difficult
> exercises and must
> never favor the easier simply because it is easier.
> 
> >> b) Is the instruction "start with closed eyes and
> redo with open
> eyes" mandatory or is it just a trick because
> working with closed eyes
> is supposed to be easier as a first step e.g.? <<
> 
> I don't see any significance to the sequence other
> than that, for most
> folks, it's easier to begin with the eyes closed. 
> Nonetheless, as Alan
> pointed out, mastery of *both* is necessary. This
> becomes more apparent
> in Step Three when you begin working with
> multi-sensory creations, many
> of which you will want to explore with your eyes
> closed. There will
> also be many occasions when working with your eyes
> closed will be more
> efficacious. :)
> 
> My best to you,
> :) Rawn Clark
> 15 Dec 2003
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