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The phenomena that emerge at that time, if we observe the clearest point, then our mind would be in the present. The clearest point can be the point of lifting the foot or the point of impact. Whether we use recitation words or not, if we are fully aware of lifting each foot, then the foot touching the ground, then we further observe—at the point of impact, what is the phenomenon? How does it cease? For example, after the impact, it spreads out or it suddenly vanishes, or it scatters out in a wave-like manner or it scatters out like dust? This all depends; some may not see these, while others may have seen them before. If we could observe the emergence-cessation phenomenon, then we could contemplate in a timely manner. We would have the awareness to continuously be in the present. Therefore, the mind is alert or the awareness would be able to follow the phenomena in a timely manner. This is to contemplate the minor bodily movements.
Now, there are many phenomena in the minor bodily movements. The principles are simple. When we walk, we are aware of the lifting point and the impact point. When we touch or pick something up, when we move our hand—before we move it—do we feel it? Yes. Then, the hand moves, how do we experience? We experience along with the phenomenon and the hand— as we experience it—what are the characteristics of the movements? Do they move in bulk, like small strands,