The presence of mind Module covers the following topics:
- The importance of presence of mind; to see more clearly what is true and eternal, to gain greater understanding of underlying causes and to develop greater insight and foresight.
- The present is the true being in front or near at hand. It is a gift.
- That which is in front of you is your teacher.
- Letting the mind remain in unity and stillness.
- The use of wisdom to extract nectar from poison.
- Adwaita (not two) philosophy.
- Discrimination between the transient and the eternal.
- Three things that keep the mind out of the present: circling thoughts, dreams and procrastination.
- The Absolute which is infinite and liberating in nature.
- The positive and negative effects of thought.
- Philosophy helps to be in touch with the present and the natural rhythm of events.
- The importance of what the mind thinks upon awakening in the morning.
- Nourishing the mind by the experience of tranquility.
- The power of decision. The basis for making decisions; reason, love, virtue, duty, fear.
- The levels of love; the individual, the family, the nation, humanity and the universe.
- The practice of not criticising, even silently in the mind.
- The power of will,or of 'I'. The importance of will based on reason.
- The maxim 'padam, padam', step by step, in dealing with the events of life.
- The universal powers of thought, decision, love and will.
- The practice of meditation to help gain deeper access to one's being.
- The power of attention. Trust in the present moment.
- Give what you most lack.
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