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hearing my voice via one of my audio programs. Here and now, with you
and me, it’s more challenging because our primary tool of communication
is the written word. But I’ve been experimenting with lots of my trainees

and clients, and I know now, beyond a doubt, that if you and I work
together, you can have the same sort of deep awareness that occurs in my
workshops. Here’s your part:

1. Allow yourself fifteen to twenty minutes of
uninterrupted solitude in a quiet, comfortable place.
2. Center yourself before beginning, using your
“I’m taming my gremlin” mantra on the final breath

before opening your eyes.
3. Follow my written instructions precisely.
4. Do not skip ahead.

When you are ready, with this book open to this page and a
paper and pen within reach, close your eyes and center yourself.
After saying your Gremlin-Taming mantra, open your eyes and
begin reading the following text.

In a moment, I’m going to ask you to close your eyes again,
and when you do so, to take your spotlight of awareness into the

world of mind. Once in the world of mind, you will bring into
your awareness an image of a living human. A person you love
wholeheartedly—a child, perhaps, or your spouse, or a friend.
You genuinely love this person. You may or may not be liking
them at the moment, but you’ve no doubt about your love for
them.

In a moment, when you close your eyes, see this person alone

and standing. In this fantasy they will not be able to see you, but
you will see them quite clearly. Really look at them. Look
closely, breathing fully as you do so. Pay special attention to this
person’s eyes and to the area surrounding their eyes.
Periodically redirect your awareness to your breathing and then
back to the person’s face. Look at them with the same sort of