p. 213 "Bimah consciousness can be distinguished form ordinary consciousness in a simple way. It does not have a personal identity; there is not sense of I/me.
... There is only the experience of each moment as it arises.."
p. 215 "Chochma consciousness is completely different. It is the experience of pure awareness. ... There is 'nobody' here to notice, no identification with self-ness, ... .
... Whereas we can conscientiously use meditation techniques to experience bimah consciousness, chochma consciousness comes only through grace. We cannot force it, but we can invite it in. ... The more we master the experience of being in the moment, the better our chances of experiencing chochma consciousness.
... Many believe this is the prerequisite for attaining devekut, constant awareness of the Divine..."
p. 222 The Path of Equanimity
p. 223 " ... The fact that your soul experiences the pain of an insult means that you will not be able to attach your thoughts entirely to God. ....
... The state of mind that we need to attain is called ayin, Nothingness. We have to be nothing in our own eyes, and therefore nonreactive. ... Thus, selflessness is a prerequisite for equanimity."
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