Transition, stage 7 of 10
Exclusive attention
Goal
Effortless stable attention and introspective awareness.
Why it works
Up to now, stability has depended on constant effort. Here effort itself becomes the obstacle. Letting go gradually lets the unconscious parts of the mind take over the job, and the mind starts to work as one.
Obstacles you will meet
- Boredom
- Restlessness
- Doubt
- Strange sensations
Skills you will build
- Diligence
- Gradually letting go of effort
Ready for the next stage when
Stable attention and awareness sustain themselves without effort.