Guest guest Posted June 10, 1999 Report Share Posted June 10, 1999 On Thu, 10 Jun 1999 14:35:42 jb wrote: >Actually, to remain analytical and to use logic combined with intuition is >what keeps one sane despite the many visions, sensations and flashing >insights that come as "side-effects" of K. Yes, absolutely. If one believes in everything one sees during K active periods, then one is at a peril of drowning in visions and missing out on their function altogether. It is like the film The Usual Suspects, can and should the source of the story be trusted. I usually view the visions as illustrations, practical advice transmitted by visual means, visual riddles to be solved so the impulses which give rise to the visions can be traced and hopefully let go of, which is always a great relief. I see this as one way of K to force a realization of the different layers of habit which governs the mind(/body). >It is quite possible to separate >the power of perception from the body but one is at a razor's edge between >waking up and falling into dreamless sleep. The problem in that state is the >impossibility to use any mental tool, there is only the power of perception >that seemingly can go anywhere, yet has preferences and this is why I lost >interest in phenomena like this long ago. Yes, I do see your point. Best regards, Amanda. Angelfire for your free web-based e-mail. http://www.angelfire.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 1999 Report Share Posted June 10, 1999 > "Amanda Erhart" <mumblecat [...] > I usually view the visions as illustrations, practical > advice transmitted by visual means, visual riddles to > be solved so the impulses which give rise to the > visions can be traced and hopefully let go of, which > is always a great relief. It is quite possible to make good use of the side effects of K. For instance, the sensation of pressure or burning at the third eye is a simple aid to practice one-pointedness. Likewise, if it is possible to see a relationship between movement of prana and light-intensity of a vision, it is an aid to the practice of pranayama. > I see this as one way of K to force a > realization of the different > layers of habit which governs the mind(/body). [...] True, K. brings out the "hidden side". The perspective that one has to find the perspective where the side effects of K. become effective tools for yoga practice has been very rewarding. Sometimes this did lead to temporary habits like the practice of pranayama during walking. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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