Reference: Subject Clearing Mind

The data which the mind operates on, first appears as sensations.

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Definition of SENSATION

Sensations are produced when the universe impinges on the awareness. Sensation implies a beginning of implicit consciousness, which then leads to explicit perception.

There are implicit mental sensations that result from the detection of the substance of thought, such as, feelings and emotions. Then there are explicit physical sensations that result from the detection of the substance of energy and matter, such as, touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell.

The implicit and explicit senses may combine into more complex sensations, such as that of gravity, orientation in space, body position, heat, cold, electrical, magnetic, hunger, satisfaction, pain, and pleasure.

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Misconceptions

Identification with sensation blocks the perception of what is being sensed.

There may be confusion between implicit sensations and explicit perceptions. These will be listed here as they are encountered.

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