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Knowing How to Know

Sometimes the journey toward mindfulness must be started from a state where a person is unable to even think coherently and control his actions. He will not be able to understand and apply the earlier KHTK exercises on his own. He would need some guidance toward becoming mindful. Any effort toward mindfulness would at first require becoming mindful of the physical body.

This would be the case with small children who lack experience. Guiding them toward mindfulness could be a fun exercise for the parents. This could also be the case with adults who have gone through some trauma and are unable to come out of it.

Any guidance, therefore, should start with encouraging the person to control his or her body consciously.

Exercise (Part A)

NOTE: In the first part of this exercise, the guide demonstrates to the person that control of the person’s hand is possible despite inner resistance, and invites the person to consciously control his hand. The exercise starts with the guide demonstrating to the person how the hand is to be controlled. He then encourages the person to consciously control the hand in the same way.

Have the person sit on a chair without arms. The guide sits close together on a similar chair facing the person. The person’s knees are between guide’s knees.
The guide nods at the person’s hand and gently commands, “Give me that hand.” He then extends his hand to receive that person’s hand.
The guide leaves an instant for the person to give the hand by own will. The person may put his hand in the guide’s hand.
If the person hesitates or does not respond, the guide picks up the person’s hand by wrist and carries it to his hand.
The guide clasps the person’s hand gently, and then holding the person’s hand by the wrist, places it back in the person’s lap.
The guide then says, “Thank you” to complete the cycle.
The guide repeats steps 2 to 6 exactly the same way, clasping the person’s hand the same way with the same pressure, and then placing it back at the same spot in preclear’s lap. The guide continues to repeat steps 2 to 6, keeping each cycle separate.
The guide’s focus is totally on getting the person to give the hand naturally and freely. Whenever any resistance is presented by the person, the guide does not get involved in chatter or argument. Instead he continues with steps 2 to 6 in an encouraging manner.
When the person is able to control the hand by own will and without internal resistance, the guide moves to the next part of this exercise.

Exercise (Part B)

NOTE: In the second part of this exercise, the guide demonstrates to the person that control of the person’s body is possible despite inner resistance, and invites the person to consciously control his body. The exercise starts with the guide demonstrating to the person how the body is to be controlled. He then encourages the person to consciously control the body in the same way.

The person and the guide stand together between two walls that are a comfortable distance apart. The guide is in a position to physically steer the body of the person as needed.
Indicating a wall, the guide gently commands, “Look at that wall,” and gives the person a moment to obey.
The person may obey the command. If he doesn’t then the guide gently guides the person’s face encouraging him to look at the wall.
The guide says, “Thank you,” to acknowledge the person’s action.
The guide then commands the person, “Walk over to that wall.” He enforces the command, as necessary, with physical contact. He does that by gently moving the person’s body in a smooth manner. When the command is executed the guide acknowledges, “Thank you.”
The guide then commands “Touch that wall.” He enforces the command, as necessary, with physical contact, gently and smoothly. When the command is executed the guide acknowledges, “Thank you.”
The guide then commands “Turn around.” He enforces the command, as necessary, with physical contact, gently and smoothly. When the command is executed the guide acknowledges, “Thank you.”
The guide repeats the steps 2 to 7 with reference to the other wall. Whenever any resistance is presented by the person, the guide does not get involved in chatter or argument. Instead he continues with steps 2 to 7, gently encouraging the person to consciously control the body.
The guide continues to repeat steps 2 to 7, keeping each cycle separate.
When the person is able to control the body consciously without any internal resistance, this exercise may be concluded.

[For further details, please see: KHTK Mindfulness]

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Exercise: Being There

September 11, 2013 – 8:11 PM

August 18, 2014

This issue is now obsolete. For latest reference please see: Mindfulness 12: Let it be effortless.

This exercise is about practicing all the 12 aspects of mindfulness together.

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[Reference: THE 12 ASPECTS OF MINDFULNESS]

When there is an immediate response in the mind to looking, there is satisfaction and one moves on. But, when there is no response, anxiety may take over, and one may find it difficult to move on. The immediate reaction is to start searching for an explanation.

A better thing to do is to stop searching and just keep some attention in the area of interest while going about one’s daily routine. As one waits patiently without searching, figuring, digging, expecting, etc., the mental fog may ultimately start to lift from that area and bring to view long suppressed material followed by realizations. Sometimes things may take days to sort themselves out before the realization appears.

Relief comes from looking patiently and not from searching anxiously and trying to be in control. Actually, hectic digging into the mind for explanations has occasionally driven people toward madness.

It is completely safe to look at an area of the mind for as long as one wants, provided one does not start searching for explanations.

Here are some observations about the process of looking at mind naturally without trying to control it.

(1) When a person looks at an area of the mind, the mind starts to un-stack itself. As the top layer comes fully into awareness it dissolves giving way to the next layer. And so it continues.

(2) These layers are connected by significance in a certain order. A person is much less likely to be overwhelmed if these layers are brought into awareness and dissolved in the order they are presented by the mind.

(3) This natural process of un-stacking is interrupted when one anxiously starts to ask questions and search for explanations.

(4) One exposes oneself to overwhelm only when one interferes with the way the mind wants to un-stack itself.

A person who is routinely digging into his mind searching for explanations is definitely exposing himself to harm. He will do himself a big favor by learning to look patiently in and around the area of interest and letting the mind un-stack itself, rather than straining to figure things out.

The exercise to help rapidly un-stack the mind is provided here.

Exercise

Find a place where you can sit comfortably and be there for a while without being disturbed or distracted. Make sure you have had enough to eat and rest. You do not want your body to be a distraction.
Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight and upright. If you are sitting in a chair, keep feet flat on the floor, and hands in the lap.
Become aware of breathing and stay aware of it without interfering with it throughout this exercise. Awareness of breathing helps you stay grounded in reality.
Become aware of the mind and stay aware of it without interfering with it throughout this exercise. Awareness of mind as a sense organ that is viewing mental objects helps you stay objective.
Do not move or do anything. Simply observe the physical objects, such as, chair, table, wall, etc., and the mental objects, such as, ideas, thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. Let your eyes be open, half-closed, or closed naturally and not be controlled.
Do not add anything to this exercise. If you just see blackness, then observe that blackness. If you see a play of light and darkness, then observe that play of light and darkness. And so on.
Let your attention roam freely. Observe what your senses present to you. Let various perceptions of sound, smells, taste, touch, temperature, gravity, etc. come to you. Do not strain to perceive them. Do not look for anything in particular.
Do not resist anything. Let reactions, such as, twitches in muscles, minor pains and aches, sleepiness, etc., come and go. Experience the body as a whole without interfering with it. If some discomfort lasts, readjust the body to a more comfortable position, while experiencing the effort.
The mind may present “pictures” of the current and past events, some flattering and some not so flattering. Simply experience them without resisting. The scene may shift around continually.
The mind may present emotions, such as, embarrassment, guilt, anxiety, anger, fear, grief, and even apathy. Simply experience them thoroughly without trying to judge or justify them.
If you find yourself getting involved in thoughts, or mentally doing something else, then simply recognize this fact, and continue. Do not suppress anything. Do not add anything.
Let these feelings, emotions and sensations play themselves out. Do not speculate on reasons and possibilities. As you persevere, the uncomfortable feelings and sensations will clear out.
Try ending this exercise at a point when some persistent thought, emotion or effort has just left, though this may not always be possible.

One can do this exercise up to a couple of hours at a stretch, but how long you do it is up to you. Do this exercise as often as practical until it becomes a second nature to you.

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Contemplation (old)

September 11, 2013 – 6:25 AM

August 11, 2014: This essay is superseded by

Contemplate thoughtfully.

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Reference:

THE 12 ASPECTS OF MINDFULNESS

Being There

When mindfulness is practiced, thinking becomes contemplation. Problems are solved by looking at them closely and obtaining the relevant data. There is no random figuring out.

Become aware of inconsistencies.

Inconsistencies are things that seem out of place and do not make sense. We naturally question such things. But often, as children, we are told to shut up because we are too young to understand. Our questions tend to get suppressed.

A child who has been discouraged from asking questions, and punished in his attempts to find answers, may grow doubting his opinions and judgments. He may think that he is not a good student. He may be afraid of speaking in front of people. He may suffer from a sense of inadequacy.

The remedy is to practice mindfulness and become aware of those questions that never got answered, and to become aware of the inconsistencies, which surround one even now.
Inconsistency comes about when missing understanding is filled by assumptions.

When we observe an inconsistency, the complete understanding is not there. Either some relevant information is missing, or false data is being added. There are assumptions in play. Any explanation forwarded needs to be closely examined.

When one becomes aware of an inconsistency, it is better to acknowledge it and pause for a closer examination.
Always look at the area of inconsistency more closely.

Contemplation is patiently looking in and around the area of inconsistency without assuming anything. One looks for things that have been put out of sight or suppressed. One examines relationships that are out of sequence or misplaced. One separates what is actually there from what is being assumed to be there.
Narrow down the inconsistency more precisely.

Narrowing down is separating what makes sense from what does not make sense. Inconsistency is something that continues to be puzzling. One follows the trail of what continues to be puzzling.
Alternate the steps 3 and 4 to progress as far as you can.

Follow the trails of inconsistencies as far as you can. If a trail dead ends then take another broad view of the inconsistency and find another trail to follow.
As you continue with this process clarity will start to manifest itself.

As you become increasingly familiar with the area around the inconsistency, you will start to get a better definition. There will be increasing clarity about what does and what does not make sense. The key is to stay alert to assumptions.
Sooner or later the whole inconsistency may fall apart.

It may come as a bright flash of insight. Suddenly, there is complete understanding.

Exercise

Get settled as per KHTK Exercise BEING THERE , and simply be there practicing mindfulness.
Review your childhood confusions and questions to see if any of them is still unresolved.
If none appear then review your current period for things that seem out of place and do not make sense.
Pick up the first inconsistency that comes to your mind from the childhood or current period.
Acknowledge to yourself that the inconsistency is there.
Look in and around this area of inconsistency to see if any details have been hidden from you.
Become aware of such details one by one until nothing more is hidden.
Look in and around this area of inconsistency to see if any details have been suppressed.
Become aware of such details one by one until nothing more is suppressed.
Review the area of inconsistency to see what does not make sense now.
The earlier inconsistency may have been cleared up. In that case pick up the next inconsistency that comes to your mind.
If the earlier inconsistency is not cleared up then a new area for that inconsistency might appear.
Repeat steps 6 to 12 above.
End this exercise when an inconsistency has been cleared up.

One can do this exercise up to a couple of hours at a stretch, but how long you do it is up to you. Do this exercise as often as practical until it becomes a second nature to you.

[For further details, please see: KHTK Mindfulness]

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Philosophy Definitions #2

August 11, 2013 – 2:54 PM

CAUSE

Wikipedia

“Causality (also referred to as causation) is the relation between an event (the cause) and a second event (the effect), where the second event is understood as a consequence of the first.”

Scientology

“1. Cause could be defined as emanation. It could be defined also, for purposes of communication, as source-point. 2. A potential source of flow. 3. Cause is simply the point of emanation of the communication. Cause in our dictionary here means only ‘source point’.”

KHTK

When an event is identified as the consequence of another event, then the former is called an effect of the latter cause. Cause is actually the starting point of effect. It is the same event extended in time. It is an error to look upon cause and effect as separate events.

COMMENTS:

Cause and effect are abstractions gleaned from associations observed among events. The ‘effect’ event is understood as a consequence of the ‘cause’ event. A closer look shows cause and effect to be aspects of the same event that is essentially extended in space – time.

All ’cause-effect’ events seem to be concatenated with each other with no absolute beginning or ending. The point to be emphasized is that cause and effect are relative to each other. Neither cause nor effect exists in isolation. The idea of a potential cause is balanced with the idea of potential effect.

Cause-effect association is not necessarily linear or one-dimensional. It can easily be observed to be 2-dimensional since an event may be caused by many causative factors, and a causative factor may influence many events.

Cause-effect associations may even be perceived as a three or multi-dimensional matrix.

BEINGNESS

Dictionary

“1. the state or fact of existing; 2. a point of view gradually coming into being; 3. laws in existence for centuries.”

Scientology

“1. the assumption or choosing of a category of identity. Beingness is assumed by oneself or given to oneself, or is attained. Examples of beingness would be one’s own name, one’s profession, one’s physical characteristics, one’s role in a game—each and all of these things could be called one’s beingness. 2. the person one should be in order to survive. 3. essentially, an identification of self with an object.”

KHTK

Beingness is the state or fact of existing. It may be looked upon as a matrix of events that are associated with each other through cause-effect relationships.

COMMENTS:

If something exists then it is being. The two words ‘existing’ and ‘being’ seem to be synonymous.

An event seems to come into being by virtue of another event. So the beingness of existence, as such, may be looked upon as a matrix of events that are associated through cause-effect relationships.

Scientology seems to look at beingness as the property of a being (see below), in terms of a role or an identity. Thus, in Scientology, beingness is defined in terms of a being.

BEING (INDIVIDUAL)

Wikipedia

“Being is an extremely broad concept encompassing objective and subjective features of reality and existence. Anything that partakes in being is also called a ‘being’, though often this use is limited to entities that have subjectivity (as in the expression “human being”). So broad a notion has inevitably been elusive and controversial in the history of philosophy, beginning in western philosophy with attempts among the pre-Socratics to deploy it intelligibly.”

Scientology

“1. a viewpoint; he is as much a being as he is able to assume viewpoints. 2. an energy production source (thetan). 3. essentially the beingness of theta itself acting in the mest and other universes in the accomplishment of the goals of theta and under the determination of a specific individual and particular personality for each being. 4. when we say the individual we are talking about something as precise as an apple. We are not talking about a collection of behavior patterns which we all learned about in the study of rats. We are talking about something that is finite. We are talking about somebody. The somethingness that you are and the capabilities you can be and this is what we are talking about. We are not talking about the color of your hair or the length of your feet. We are talking about you.”

KHTK

A being is a part of beingness (the cause-effect matrix) that has acquired a sense of individuality and has separated itself from rest of the beingness. This is a specialized “beingness”, which has the purpose to survive as itself.

COMMENTS:

A being is thought to be that part of overall beingness (existence) that has developed subjectivity. The subjectivity provides a sense of individuality, which separates it from rest of the existence. This is the view in general philosophy as well as in KHTK.

Scientology, however, looks at beingness as the consequence of a being. The being is the innermost sense of individuality. In Scientology, the universe exists simply because we all agree that it exists. Thus, Scientology believes that all existence emanates from the individual being.

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The Premise of KHTK

August 10, 2013 – 1:58 PM

Reference: What is KHTK?

The premise underlying KHTK is that the reality of this universe is consistent and coherent.

Any inconsistency would come from one’s assumptions.

As one tracks down the inconsistencies and removes one’s assumptions, the reality becomes more consistent, coherent and clear.

It does not matter what viewpoint one approaches with, the personal viewpoint shall gradually disappear as inconsistencies and assumptions are removed.

What will remain shall be the actual reality in all its glory.

Further references: KHTK Mindfulness

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Category Archives: KHTK

[Reference: The Sixth Sense]

Exercise (Part A)

Have the person sit on a chair without arms. The guide sits close together on a similar chair facing the person. The person’s knees are between guide’s knees.

The guide nods at the person’s hand and gently commands, “Give me that hand.” He then extends his hand to receive that person’s hand.

The guide leaves an instant for the person to give the hand by own will. The person may put his hand in the guide’s hand.

If the person hesitates or does not respond, the guide picks up the person’s hand by wrist and carries it to his hand.

The guide clasps the person’s hand gently, and then holding the person’s hand by the wrist, places it back in the person’s lap.

The guide then says, “Thank you” to complete the cycle.

The guide repeats steps 2 to 6 exactly the same way, clasping the person’s hand the same way with the same pressure, and then placing it back at the same spot in preclear’s lap. The guide continues to repeat steps 2 to 6, keeping each cycle separate.

The guide’s focus is totally on getting the person to give the hand naturally and freely. Whenever any resistance is presented by the person, the guide does not get involved in chatter or argument. Instead he continues with steps 2 to 6 in an encouraging manner.

When the person is able to control the hand by own will and without internal resistance, the guide moves to the next part of this exercise.

Exercise (Part B)

The person and the guide stand together between two walls that are a comfortable distance apart. The guide is in a position to physically steer the body of the person as needed.

Indicating a wall, the guide gently commands, “Look at that wall,” and gives the person a moment to obey.

The person may obey the command. If he doesn’t then the guide gently guides the person’s face encouraging him to look at the wall.

The guide says, “Thank you,” to acknowledge the person’s action.

The guide then commands the person, “Walk over to that wall.” He enforces the command, as necessary, with physical contact. He does that by gently moving the person’s body in a smooth manner. When the command is executed the guide acknowledges, “Thank you.”

The guide then commands “Touch that wall.” He enforces the command, as necessary, with physical contact, gently and smoothly. When the command is executed the guide acknowledges, “Thank you.”

The guide then commands “Turn around.” He enforces the command, as necessary, with physical contact, gently and smoothly. When the command is executed the guide acknowledges, “Thank you.”

The guide repeats the steps 2 to 7 with reference to the other wall. Whenever any resistance is presented by the person, the guide does not get involved in chatter or argument. Instead he continues with steps 2 to 7, gently encouraging the person to consciously control the body.

The guide continues to repeat steps 2 to 7, keeping each cycle separate.

When the person is able to control the body consciously without any internal resistance, this exercise may be concluded.

[For further details, please see: KHTK Mindfulness]

August 18, 2014

This issue is now obsolete. For latest reference please see: Mindfulness 12: Let it be effortless.

This exercise is about practicing all the 12 aspects of mindfulness together.

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[Reference: THE 12 ASPECTS OF MINDFULNESS]

Exercise

Find a place where you can sit comfortably and be there for a while without being disturbed or distracted. Make sure you have had enough to eat and rest. You do not want your body to be a distraction.

Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight and upright. If you are sitting in a chair, keep feet flat on the floor, and hands in the lap.

Become aware of breathing and stay aware of it without interfering with it throughout this exercise. Awareness of breathing helps you stay grounded in reality.

Become aware of the mind and stay aware of it without interfering with it throughout this exercise. Awareness of mind as a sense organ that is viewing mental objects helps you stay objective.

Do not move or do anything. Simply observe the physical objects, such as, chair, table, wall, etc., and the mental objects, such as, ideas, thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. Let your eyes be open, half-closed, or closed naturally and not be controlled.

Do not add anything to this exercise. If you just see blackness, then observe that blackness. If you see a play of light and darkness, then observe that play of light and darkness. And so on.

Let your attention roam freely. Observe what your senses present to you. Let various perceptions of sound, smells, taste, touch, temperature, gravity, etc. come to you. Do not strain to perceive them. Do not look for anything in particular.

Do not resist anything. Let reactions, such as, twitches in muscles, minor pains and aches, sleepiness, etc., come and go. Experience the body as a whole without interfering with it. If some discomfort lasts, readjust the body to a more comfortable position, while experiencing the effort.

The mind may present “pictures” of the current and past events, some flattering and some not so flattering. Simply experience them without resisting. The scene may shift around continually.

The mind may present emotions, such as, embarrassment, guilt, anxiety, anger, fear, grief, and even apathy. Simply experience them thoroughly without trying to judge or justify them.

If you find yourself getting involved in thoughts, or mentally doing something else, then simply recognize this fact, and continue. Do not suppress anything. Do not add anything.

Let these feelings, emotions and sensations play themselves out. Do not speculate on reasons and possibilities. As you persevere, the uncomfortable feelings and sensations will clear out.

Try ending this exercise at a point when some persistent thought, emotion or effort has just left, though this may not always be possible.

August 11, 2014: This essay is superseded by

Contemplate thoughtfully.

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Reference:

Become aware of inconsistencies.

Inconsistency comes about when missing understanding is filled by assumptions.

Always look at the area of inconsistency more closely.

Narrow down the inconsistency more precisely.

Alternate the steps 3 and 4 to progress as far as you can.

As you continue with this process clarity will start to manifest itself.

Sooner or later the whole inconsistency may fall apart.

Exercise

Get settled as per KHTK Exercise BEING THERE , and simply be there practicing mindfulness.

Review your childhood confusions and questions to see if any of them is still unresolved.

If none appear then review your current period for things that seem out of place and do not make sense.

Pick up the first inconsistency that comes to your mind from the childhood or current period.

Acknowledge to yourself that the inconsistency is there.

Look in and around this area of inconsistency to see if any details have been hidden from you.

Become aware of such details one by one until nothing more is hidden.

Look in and around this area of inconsistency to see if any details have been suppressed.

Become aware of such details one by one until nothing more is suppressed.

Review the area of inconsistency to see what does not make sense now.

The earlier inconsistency may have been cleared up. In that case pick up the next inconsistency that comes to your mind.

If the earlier inconsistency is not cleared up then a new area for that inconsistency might appear.

Repeat steps 6 to 12 above.

End this exercise when an inconsistency has been cleared up.

[For further details, please see: KHTK Mindfulness]

CAUSE

BEINGNESS

BEING (INDIVIDUAL)

Reference: What is KHTK?

The premise underlying KHTK is that the reality of this universe is consistent and coherent.

Any inconsistency would come from one’s assumptions.

As one tracks down the inconsistencies and removes one’s assumptions, the reality becomes more consistent, coherent and clear.

It does not matter what viewpoint one approaches with, the personal viewpoint shall gradually disappear as inconsistencies and assumptions are removed.

What will remain shall be the actual reality in all its glory.

Further references: KHTK Mindfulness