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I am originally from India. I am settled in United States since 1969. I love mathematics, philosophy and clarity in thinking.

Auditing and Meditation

January 24, 2023 – 8:45 AM

Reference: Course on Subject Clearing

The first exercise in Scientology is TR0. This exercise underlies all of Scientology Tech. Auditing works only when the preclear keeps his TR0 in.

And what is TR0? It is the meditative approach to contemplating. It is confronting what is there. It is seeing things as they are. When the preclear is asked an auditing question, that is what the preclear does.

At least that is how I approached auditing and I got fast results in the beginning. It became “grinding” later because I didn’t need that process any more.

So, what is Scientology’s contribution to meditation? It is basically telling a person what to meditate on. The other part of Scientology’s contribution is to keep the person’s attention on the subject he is meditating on.

When you are prescribing to a person the subject to meditate on, the difficulty comes about in the following areas:

  1. Knowing the right subject for the person to meditate on.
  2. Keeping the person’s attention on that subject until results are obtained.
  3. Once the results are gotten, going back to step (1) again.

I was lucky to get started on Dianetic auditing. I got wonderful results in my first 40 hours of auditing, but then I was kept on Dianetic auditing for hundreds of more hours with no results. Finally I was declared Dianetics Clear. and put on Scientology Grades. I had great results right away followed by many more hours with no results. Luckily, I did not go for OT levels, which are famous for auditing that one grinds through.

If one can master the discipline of SUBJECT CLEARING, one may go through the whole Scientology bridge pretty fast with great results, on his own. I am sure of it.

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Mind: The Tool for Resolving Anomalies (old)

January 23, 2023 – 5:52 AM

Please refer to Subject Clearing Mind.

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The Matrix Model

Subject Clearing proposes a MATRIX MODEL for the mind that replaces the earlier models, such as, the “subconscious mind” of Freud, and the “reactive mind” of Hubbard. This model proposes, for the first time, a structure that parallels the primary function of the mind: the resolution of anomalies. 

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Basic Functions of the Mind

Normally, the mind perceives the environment, assesses the conditions, and directs the body to perform activity to resolve situations and improve conditions. The mind also monitors the various flows within the body to maintain it in good condition. The mind continually operates to remove any doubts, perplexities and confusions within itself, so it can operate with clarity.

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Context of the Mind

The body-mind-spirit is actually a single system of life whose purpose is to evolve. The body is the solid appendage that interacts directly with the environment. The mind receives the input from the environment, and processes it into various instructions for the body. The body follows those instructions to resolve anomalies in the environment. The spirit is the “center of awareness’ of the whole system that is intent on evolving.

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Operational Structure of the Mind

The mind receives the input from the environment through the senses of touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell. This input, therefore, generates SENSATIONS. These sensations are then broken down into PERCEPTUAL ELEMENTS. These perceptual elements are then assimilated in the “mental matrix.”

The MENTAL MATRIX is the core of the mind. It is a network of associations of perceptual elements. Each perceptual element is a NODE of this matrix. The perceptual elements from newly received input are added to this network. 

The ASSIMILATION takes place in the manner of associations being formed among the newly received and the existing perceptual elements. The assimilation requires continuity, consistency and harmony among all associations within the matrix. It is only after this assimilation that the organism is able to perceive the input from the environment.

The mind receives the input continually, and the resulting assimilation and the final perception is also continuous. The perceptual elements are identified by their characteristics and the time when they were received. Upon assimilation any duplicate perceptual elements are merged together. The rest are arranged such that the associations are continuous, consistent and harmonious as much as possible.

MEMORIES are reconstructed as and when needed during mental computations, by associating the perceptual elements in the matrix by their TIME STAMPS. Memories are not stored as “recordings” because that will result in a lot of duplicate storage.

The whole mental matrix forms the EXPERIENCE of the organism. IMAGINATION is generated from the creative associations among the perceptual elements in the matrix.

There may be gaps among the associations, but they are bridged over by rational projections. Over time, these rational projections are replaced by actual experience. 

The multi-dimensional associations of the mental matrix then come to reflect the “universe” with increasing precision. The UNIVERSE refers to all matter, all energy, all space, all time, and all thought. In other words, the universe includes everything physical, metaphysical, real, imaginary, postulated or speculated. Nothing is excluded from the universe. It is the whole existence treated as ONE. 

The finer are the perceptual elements, the better is this precision in perceiving this universe. This is what we conceive as the CONSCIOUSNESS of the mind. This consciousness is much greater in humans than in animals and other organisms.

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Limitations of the Mind

Traumatic sensations do not break down easily into perceptual elements after entering into the mind. They embed themselves into the mental matrix as UNASSIMILATED IMPRESSIONS. These unassimilated impressions are like “recordings.” The content of such recordings cannot be properly perceived because they are not assimilated with the rest of perceptual elements in the matrix. 

The unassimilated impressions are “perceived” as raw sensations of PAIN and ANXIETY. Their effect is to distort the mental matrix. Such distortions show up as anomalies in the otherwise smooth operation of the mind.

In terms of earlier models of Freud and Hubbard, the assimilated mental matrix, which provides rational thinking, may be called the CONSCIOUS or the ANALYTICAL mind; and the unassimilated impressions, collectively, which distort the operation of the mind, may be referred to as the SUBCONSCIOUS or the REACTIVE mind.

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Summary

The mind is the tool that resolves anomalies. Traumatic experience, however, generates anomalies in the operation of the mind itself. Subject Clearing has assisted in developing this MATRIX MODEL OF THE MIND, so that the source of such anomalies can easily be identified and resolved.

The resolution of such anomalies, then, improves one’s ability to think clearly and perceive things in the universe just as they are without distortions. The repair of the mind then also helps repair the body.

Having this ability, one can resolve deeper and larger problems of the universe easily.

This then helps Man accomplish rapidly the prime purpose of the universe: TO EVOLVE.

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Introduction to Subject Clearing (old)

January 22, 2023 – 6:39 PM

Please see The Book of Subject Clearing 

Subject Clearing is a methodology to bring clarity to the mind on a subject. It not only clarifies one’s confusion on the subject but it also helps detect unnecessary assumptions and distortions present in the subject and clears them up.

The method of Subject Clearing may be defined briefly as follows.

Subject Clearing is listing the key concepts in a subject and then arranging them in a logical sequence from broader to narrower concepts. Then you start filling the holes in that sequence by finding the missing concepts. You focus on the earlier and earlier parts of that sequence, till you arrive at the original postulates. The key to Subject Clearing is the PRINCIPLE OF ONENESS.

The Principle of Oneness may be defined as follows.

Oneness does not imply sameness. Oneness means that all that is known is continuous, consistent and harmonious. This principle of oneness underlies the very concept of the universe. It also underlies the Scientific method. This principle gives us the ideal scene for logic, because its violation gives us anomalies. 

An anomaly, which is the target of subject clearing, may be defined as follows.

An anomaly is any violation of the principle of oneness, such as, discontinuity (missing data), inconsistency (contradictory data), or disharmony (arbitrary data).

You start by locating anomalies at the broadest level and then continue down locating the anomalies at the narrower levels. The anomalies shall resolve as you clear the concepts by filling in the missing information, resolving the contradictions and eliminating the arbitrary assumptions.

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Fundamental Postulates

Normally, there are always some basic postulates on which the subject is built. For example, Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity is built on the postulate that the speed of light is a universal constant. The rest of subject must proceed from this and other postulates in a continuous, consistent and harmonious manner. If there are any gaps then some knowledge is missing. Those gaps needs to be filled by discovering the missing knowledge. Sometimes, such an effort may require questioning the very postulates on which the subject rests.

A postulate may be defined as follows:

A postulate is a creative thought that gives form to the unknowable, and attempts to make it knowable. The postulate helps bring oneness to the existing data, and fills the holes in our understanding of the universe.

Fundamental progress has occurred whenever the basic postulates have been improved upon. An obvious example is Einstein’s improvement of Newton’s postulates that revolutionized the subject of Physics.

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Observations

Many gaps in knowledge have existed when means of observations have not been available. Such gaps are then covered up by assumptions. Rapid progress has taken place when better means of observation have been available. The invention of Telescope has helped us understand the solar system we live in. The invention of Microscope has helped us understand the source of diseases that have afflicted us. 

But the tool which made such inventions possible has been the mind of man. Behind these inventions are mathematics and scientific theories, which are fantastic inventions of the mind on their own right. 

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The Mind

The mind has amazing abilities that have yet to be explored fully. On average, the mind is operating far below its potential. The reason for this has been explored to some degree but we still need better theories that can be applied to improve the mind’s potential in all cases. Hopefully, Subject Clearing may allow us to approach “the subject of the mind” in productive ways to come up with viable solutions.

Subject Clearing is essentially a project of the mind to realize its full potential.

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Resolving Anomalies (old)

January 22, 2023 – 11:03 AM

Please see Resolving Anomalies.

The Introduction to Subject Clearing states:

An anomaly is any violation of the principle of oneness, such as, discontinuity (missing data), inconsistency (contradictory data), or disharmony (arbitrary data).

And according to Clearing a Subject the goal of Subject Clearing is the resolution of anomalies present in a subject.

It is obvious that when something does not make sense then there is an anomaly. 

If that anomaly is a discontinuity (missing data) then you study everything you can find on that topic until you find the missing data. If that doesn’t work then you design some experiments to obtain that data.

If that anomaly is an inconsistency (contradictory data), then isolate the contradiction, and see if there can be a gradient between the two contradictory data. Determine the datum that would resolve the conflict.

If that anomaly is a disharmony (arbitrary data), then one would immediately know the datum that must be rejected. Then one would have to find a reasonable datum to replace that arbitrary datum.

The resolution of anomaly should reestablish the continuity, consistency and harmony of Oneness.

Oneness does not imply sameness. Oneness means that all that is known is continuous, consistent and harmonious. This principle of oneness underlies the very concept of the universe. It also underlies the Scientific method. This principle gives us the ideal scene for logic, because its violation gives us anomalies. 

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Other Definitions

In his Data Series, Hubbard defines anomalies in the form of outpoints as follows:

  1. Omit a fact.
  2. Change sequence of events.
  3. Drop out time.
  4. Add a falsehood.
  5. Alter importance. 

In other words, for Hubbard reality has the following properties.

  1. All relevant facts are known.
  2. Events are in actual sequence.
  3. Time is properly noted.
  4. The data is true or valid.
  5. Relative importances amongst the data are recognized.

Hubbard doesn’t go as far as to acknowledge the PRINCIPLE OF ONENESS, but his Data Series is a brilliant piece of work. All outpoints are anomalies. They must be followed up and resolved.

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Looking for Anomalies

The most important area for looking for anomalies are the definitions of the key words in a subject. As one studies, one must note down the data that defines a key word. As you add new data to that definition, you note any anomaly and resolve it. Your task is to express the definition in the clearest form possible.

The next important area for looking for anomalies is when you arrange the key words in a logical sequence. This sequence may reveal anomalies, which, otherwise, may get overlooked. Resolution of anomaly at this level may require finding missing concepts, or discarding arbitrary concepts.

You trace back the concepts of a subject to the postulate on which that subject is based. As stated in the Introduction to Subject Clearing,

A postulate is a self-created truth that gives form to the unknowable, and attempts to make it knowable. Based on postulates further reasoning follows. To be valid postulates and reasoning must adhere to the principle of oneness.

Every subject starts with a postulate. That is normal. But when there is a postulate in the middle of a subject, it is more likely an assumption that is hiding some gap in knowledge.

There are likely to be many contributors to a subject. For example, many different cultures have contributed to the broad subject of religion. We find different key words expressing the same or overlapping concepts. We may also find many gaps in knowledge among otherwise deep and astute observations.

It is the resolution of anomalies that leads to deeper knowledge.

The anomalies that you come across are either in the materials you study, or in your own thinking.

The resolution of anomalies develops a clarity of mind and the ability to think fast on your feet.

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Selecting the Subject to Clear (old)

January 21, 2023 – 6:42 AM

Please refer to The Subjects.

Subject clearing starts with selecting a subject to clear. In school we study many subjects. Some of them are really important for our career path. Similarly, there are life skills important for our success. This gives us a list of subjects to clear.

One should clear these subjects in the order that they are taking up one’s attention.

You probably know the subject you would like to study. But you may find that your attention is stuck back in subjects that you had trouble with in the past. It is advisable to recover all that attention first before you devoting your time to studying the subject of your interest. You want to clear up those subjects only to the point that your attention is no longer stuck on them. 

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Make a Complete List

Your first step is to make a list of all the subjects that you struggled with. Broadly, the basic subjects are language, grammar and mathematics, but these may be broken down into specific subjects that you remember.

Keep listing the subject until you feel that the list is complete. You will feel much better at this point because you know that all your earlier confusion is confined to this list of subjects.

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Arrange the List in Order

Arrange this list in the order you would like to clear up these subjects.

To do this, look up the derivation of the subject titles one by one in the order listed. Make sure you settle with the root meaning of each subject title. For example, the root meaning of the title ARITHMETIC is “skill with numbers.” You do this until you understand the basic purpose of having each subject.

Now rearrange this list in the order these subjects are important to you.

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Clear up the Basic Postulate

Take up each subject one by one in the order listed, and determine the most basic idea that subject is based on. For example, the subject of arithmetic is based on the idea of counting and measuring. You do this until you understand the basic postulate underlying each subject.

Now rearrange this list in the order you attention goes to these subjects.

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Clear up the Basic Key Words

Take up each subject one by one in the order listed, and do the following.

  1. Make a list of key words for the subject that you remember. Do this until the list is complete.
  2. Arrange the key words in a logical order that makes sense to you.
  3. Clear up the meaning of each word starting from its derivation.

Repeat these steps for a subject until your attention is fully handled on that subject before you move on to the next subject.

Complete the whole list of subjects this way.

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Handle Stuck Attention

Start all over once again with the list of subjects you struggled with. Strike out the subjects you no longer have attention on. Add new subjects that you now have attention on. You may now broaden you list of subjects to subjects other than school subjects.

Repeat the procedure above.

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Summary

By following the procedure above, you may, ultimately, end up with subject(s) that you are really interested in learning in detail. Here you may even get into researching these subjects. We shall get into that aspect later. 

You may find that as the mind starts to clear up its persisting confusions and questions, the mental and physical health also starts to improve—sometimes miraculously.

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