 Beyond Thought
Consider also, while it's essential to take time each day to
think deep thoughts, Witness Consciousness is beyond thought. If you think you're
in the high Witness state but you're thinking thoughts — even profound ones —
you are not in a Witness state, nor in what is called higher consciousness. Beginners
often assume they are superconscious when their fantasies or memories are more vivid than
before. Remember, thoughts are too slow for higher consciousness. Higher consciousness
expresses itself in direct perceptions, flashes
of wisdom, which are later translated into words by the mind. But, bear in mind, as long
as you are thinking in words you are in some part of your mind, not in higher
consciousness. Your profound-sounding words may be valuable insights or they may be
worthless, but you are not in the Good Will Witness State.Also remember that — in
being a beginner — your mind may occasionally translate a direct perception from the
Witness state incorrectly. Insights from the Witness must be tested in the light of your
day-to-day experiences. You learn through practice how to understand and cooperate with
your Witness. You become able to distinguish between your flashes and your wishes.
As you practice directing your...
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