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gremlin would love nothing better. Then he can taunt you for being an
ineffectual and unsuccessful amateur. Just relax, simply notice, and get what
you get. As you shine your spotlight on that monster of the mind, while you

may not detect his voice, you will likely be able to experience it and him
and to get at least a slight feel for his speed, his intensity, and his effect on
your body.

If you relax, you may even experience certain colors that seem to go
with your gremlin. You may experience his size or his shape. Again,
becoming aware of your gremlin is not something that requires intellectual
knowledge, strain, study, or even intense concentration. It involves only
relaxing and simply noticing. It is something you allow yourself to do, not

something you try to do.

If you begin to have a clear experience, image, or fantasy of your

gremlin, you might want to jot down some words that describe him. You
might even want to sketch a picture of him. Chances are, by the time you
finish this book, you will have more than one picture. Remember, gremlins
regularly change their style of being. Yours may have a very distinct look
on occasion, and at other times be rather vague. He may be large or small,

human or inhuman, colorful or bland, distinct or amorphous. From your
vantage point of being centered, your ability to detect his presence will
increase.

As you observe him, you will become aware of some of the tactics he
uses to stifle your enjoyment. We are about to spend some time refining our
abilities to simply notice these. Our primary tool will be awareness.
Remember that the Gremlin-Taming Method involves three essential
processes:

Simply Noticing
Choosing and Playing with Options