:) I do have here some “pointing out instructions” embedded in the text; they are a thing from the nondual traditions, aimed at pointing one’s attention towards aspects of experience that contradict the way the mind normally conceives it. Thus turning the hologram projector a little bit off...
I would be interested in reading more of that sort of thing, especially from people who also have decent 3rd person perspectives (or at least believe such is possible).
Look at an object in front of you. Spend a moment simply examining its features.
Become aware of the sensation of being someone who is looking at this object. While letting your attention rest on the object, try to notice what this sensation of being someone who is looking at the object feels like. Does it have a location, shape, or feel?
and some of the map discussion following it was inspired by the “mindful glimpses” in The Way of Effortless Mindfulness; this page has three more examples. If they seem like some of them work for you (they probably work better if someone reads the steps aloud for you), then the book has several more. (It also discusses some theory but that theory is mostly not very great/useful; what I found valuable was actually trying the glimpse practices.)
I’ve found this interview with Richard Lang about the “headless” method of interrogation helpful and think Sam’s discussion provides useful context to bridge the gap to the scientific skeptics as well as to other meditative techniques and traditions (some of which are touched upon in this post). It also includes a pointing out exercise.
:) I do have here some “pointing out instructions” embedded in the text; they are a thing from the nondual traditions, aimed at pointing one’s attention towards aspects of experience that contradict the way the mind normally conceives it. Thus turning the hologram projector a little bit off...
I would be interested in reading more of that sort of thing, especially from people who also have decent 3rd person perspectives (or at least believe such is possible).
At least this bit
and some of the map discussion following it was inspired by the “mindful glimpses” in The Way of Effortless Mindfulness; this page has three more examples. If they seem like some of them work for you (they probably work better if someone reads the steps aloud for you), then the book has several more. (It also discusses some theory but that theory is mostly not very great/useful; what I found valuable was actually trying the glimpse practices.)
I’ve found this interview with Richard Lang about the “headless” method of interrogation helpful and think Sam’s discussion provides useful context to bridge the gap to the scientific skeptics as well as to other meditative techniques and traditions (some of which are touched upon in this post). It also includes a pointing out exercise.
Thanks!