ENERGY-BEING: The main way to strengthen is to follow. This is something that must be done continually in every aspect of life. But trying too hard —even to strengthen— can be a problem, because, again, the mind is in full operation. The mind should follow the intuitive level. Therefore, we say to keep the mind clear —a clear channel— as often as possible, using the mind for pure concentration, and for thoughts that are constructive. To learn to concentrate and to get in control of the mind is important, because when Man gets in control of the mind, he is then able to get the mind out of the way. And when the mind is out of the way, the intuitive levels can operate more fully. It is the great paradox of the nature of Man. If Man would only realize that the states of consciousness that are most important are not the waking state as he thinks, but the Many other levels which he is in touch with. The levels of consciousness which are the levels of experience that take place in the state when the soul is most relaxed is also a very important state. And there is much to be learned and experienced by Man as he gets more in touch with these levels of what you call the dream state. And understanding more of
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EXPLORER 7 63 the self through these states helps Man to get more in touch with that intuitive nature. There are many aspects of Man that are working for him, and often it is the mind of Man that works against his own nature. One important thing for Man to learn is to just let go; to let go and relax, and let all of these true aspects of his nature come into their full being and full reality. However, getting in too much control of the body, and doing too many of the mental exercises, can confine and shut out some very special energy levels. Therefore, we say it is a good experience for Man to do «nothing» —it might seem strange to say— but, as Man learns to experience the «nothing» level, he is getting to that level where some of the false thoughts have been able to flow out of his mind. And at that level he can truly ex- perience his own nature. Some of the important experiences have happened to those who have gotten into those levels of what you call meditation. This «nothing» level of experience is the true level where Man can get in touch with those vital energies that are truly aspects of the highest self. It is a strange paradox to speak in these terms, but I think you understand the nature of what we are trying to describe.
MONROE: Yes... But in terms of Man's concept of what it is he does when he dreams —and he lables them d1eams— what is happening to him at that time?