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**Ekrbcbvh** · 11-11-2011, 12:57 AM

Hi Dave,
In your opinion, does it follow that if a sensory impact is not related to breathing, it should be disregarded?

I think the fourth part of Tetrad I involves using the breath, experientially defined in step three, to conditionally calm these other sensory impacts because one can influence the breath a little. Therefore, one should remain focused on what any particular step of the Tetrad calls for, which changes throughout the Tetrad.

I think only the fourth step calls for engagement with them, but I see no reason to think "I'm only on step one, I can't do step four". Perhaps, if one's rump is feeling sore or a foot is falling asleep, calm the breath and watch how that allows the other input to recede into the background, perhaps even to disappear - this is different than "disregarding" it. A solid and habitual posture is very important for this reason.

11-11-2011, 12:57 AM	#6
Ekrbcbvh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Hi Dave, In your opinion, does it follow that if a sensory impact is not related to breathing, it should be disregarded? I think the fourth part of Tetrad I involves using the breath, experientially defined in step three, to conditionally calm these other sensory impacts because one can influence the breath a little. Therefore, one should remain focused on what any particular step of the Tetrad calls for, which changes throughout the Tetrad. I think only the fourth step calls for engagement with them, but I see no reason to think "I'm only on step one, I can't do step four". Perhaps, if one's rump is feeling sore or a foot is falling asleep, calm the breath and watch how that allows the other input to recede into the background, perhaps even to disappear - this is different than "disregarding" it. A solid and habitual posture is very important for this reason.
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