Theos-Talk Archives (February 2001 Message tt00114)

Containment is important for the asthma sufferer _and_ everyone else for
that matter.

This exercise was one that Gurdjieff emphasised: when digging, sweeping or
really any other time, when normally our thoughts turn to other things. This
kind of thing brings wakefulness to all activities.

"It is good practice to try to do one thing at the one time and give all of
our attention to it. If we are not to suppress thoughts of other duties or
callings, then we must be able to choose a time of day and a place where we
will not be distracted. It is much harder than one thinks; however one may
build slowly.

"When brushing one's teeth, one may give full attention to this activity: to
the arm, to the hand, to the precision of movement, the gums, teeth and
mouth and the taste and their relationship - without thoughts a'wandering
backwards and forwards.

"It is an exercise of self-consciousness to come to such singular focus, and
it can always be improved upon, being a valuable intentional exercise for
everyone."
-Comprehension & Containment:GOLDEN LIGHT TO CONGEALED AMBER
[With special reference to asthma.]

-Bruce

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