October 2013

DEDICATE YOURSELF TO LEARNING
     Here is what you’re going to do from now on, starting now. You’re going to be aware of your existence at all times. Starting right now, you’re going to be aware of yourself right now, being an alive physical human being. You’re going to notice when you gesture like that. You’re going to notice the thoughts that go through the mind. You’re going to be in one of two states:
     1. Either knowing about your existence here, seeing what’s passing through you for example, or,
     2. You’re going to be engaged in some practical thought, e.g., you’d better fix the dinner or set the table, or you’re thinking about necessary things like consulting proper memory to repair your car.
     This is the most valuable knowledge I’ve ever given you. Effective right now your whole life is going to be dedicated to learning who you really are by never, never, never, never being in any other state except either useful thought or just being aware of your existence — conscious of myself seated in the chair — know I am here in this room, very alert all around me ... aware of my existence without interfering with what I see. This is the beginning of sanity.