12-14-2016, 05:58 PM
Yeah, that's as good an analogy as any. It is something we can all relate to at some stage or another. Another idea is to ground yourself in nature, solitudinously, and then compare that experience when interacting with others. If some interactions feel off in comparison then it is good to be cautious. Obviously I am talking about objective experiences here with other selves, but I think it is a safer starting place to practice discrimination.
Ra point to it here...
Another way to improve our psychic ability, which i am using interchangeably with 'discernment' here, is to "make beauty". It could be as straight forward as making our own Christmas card for somebody who means a lot to us, for example. Or the way in which we wrap presents up. This practice puts us into a state of 'being', and this state can be used as a type of yardstick for discernment. My own experience has consistently taught me to not get concerned with timing, and whenever someone, or something gives me this hurried tapping at the watch feeling, I raise an inquisitive eyebrow. To add to Plenum's analogy, the "congratulations!" window that pops up and then a 60 second timer starts counting down as if to persuade you that if you don't act now you will miss out.
I think I will pass on the "you are the millionth customer!!!" carrot.
Ra point to it here...
Quote:1.10 - There is nothing else which is of aid in demonstrating the original thought except your very being, and the distortions that come from the unexplained, inarticulate, or mystery-clad being are many. Thus, to attempt to discern and weave your way through as many group mind/body/spirit distortions as possible among your peoples in the course of your teaching is a very good effort to make.
Another way to improve our psychic ability, which i am using interchangeably with 'discernment' here, is to "make beauty". It could be as straight forward as making our own Christmas card for somebody who means a lot to us, for example. Or the way in which we wrap presents up. This practice puts us into a state of 'being', and this state can be used as a type of yardstick for discernment. My own experience has consistently taught me to not get concerned with timing, and whenever someone, or something gives me this hurried tapping at the watch feeling, I raise an inquisitive eyebrow. To add to Plenum's analogy, the "congratulations!" window that pops up and then a 60 second timer starts counting down as if to persuade you that if you don't act now you will miss out.
I think I will pass on the "you are the millionth customer!!!" carrot.
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