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Thanks guys!
It was helpful.

I really enjoy this conversation.

Ivan, i agree that there is a difference between been aware and remembering. And i also agree with Bob the the terminology is tricky.

This topic is the one i have the hardest “issue” in the book. I feel that “peripheral awareness” can be better described as a trainable subconscious process more than something to…[Read more]

My issue with the examples Ivan gave for “Peripheral awareness” is that you are not really aware of them. They seem to me more of subconscious process. E.g for I would to ask you to recall what was in your “Peripheral awareness” while driving 10 minutes ago, you’ll probably wouldn’t know. But if a car stopped unexpectedly, your “Peripheral…[Read more]

Thank you all for the answers. That all been very helpful.
And i’m joining Matthew wish, If Culaduasa can give his own input on those questions, it would be awesome.

Hi Michael,

Thank you so much for putting the time and answer my questions. I have a few follow up if you don’t mind

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“””In stage 6 you will begin to practice expanding the scope of attention from a small area to the whole body, as an exercise to remove subtle agitation and gain exclusive attention, though this is still not the same…[Read more]