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6 - Condensing this conscious insight into one clear image (samab
hirudha) The previous step made us aware of the insight we had. We now condense this insight into one clear picture.
EXAMPLE: We combine all individual aspects of the telephone into one single experience. We do not separate the individual components any more, but condense the entire complex mechanism of telephone-communication and all the possibilities it offers into one characteristic experience.
We also experience this when we are reading. We condense letters, words and sentences in such a way that on a higher level we perceive a comprehensive meaning that goes far beyond the range of single words or sentences.
'Yes, that's it!'
7 - Integrating this one clear image into our consciousness (evamb
huta) In step six we are still separated from our insight. Certainly - we acquired an ability, an expertise, assured knowledge, - but its application still requires special attention.
In this seventh step we fully integrate the condensed experience into our life so that it ceases to be separate from us. From now onwards we apply it without needing to raise special attention or energy for this purpose.
EXAMPLE: We regard fast communication to all points of the globe as a foundation of our life, - as normal as reading, speaking etc. We use this ability so automatically and comfortably that we put our attention only on the content we intend to communicate, but hardly ever think about the technical processes that make it possible.
Another example is driving. After we trained the ability and practiced it for a while, we never waste a thought on the mechanics. We sit behind the steering-wheel and think about where
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