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Mind as Ocean and Consciousness
- Your mind is like the ocean and thoughts are waves that arise and fade in it.
- You are the consciousness that is aware of these transient thoughts.
Fear and Absorption into Mind
- Michael Singer illustrates fear by describing an encounter with a barking dog that causes panic.
- He explains consciousness gets absorbed in strong emotions like fear, losing awareness of itself.
Distinguishing Self from Thoughts
- Using "I" for negative thoughts is an imposter claim of identity.
- You, the consciousness, simply notice thoughts; you are not the thoughts themselves.