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revolving, etc. Avoid living objects.
4. Proceed to combinations of moving objects, e.g. a piston
rising and falling while a pendulum is swinging. The relation between the
two movements should be varied in different experiments.
Or even a system of flywheels, eccentrics, and governor.
5. During these practices the mind must be absolutely confined to the
object determined upon; no other thought must be allowed to intrude upon the
consciousness. The moving systems must be regular and harmonious.
6. Note carefully the duration of the experiments, the number and nature
of the intruding thoughts, the tendency of the object itself to depart from
the course laid out for it, and any other phenomena which may present
themselves. Avoid overstrain; this is very important.
7. Proceed to imagine living objects; as a man, preferably some man known
to, and respected by, yourself.
8. In the intervals of these experiments you may try to imagine the
objects of the other senses, and to concentrate upon them.
For example, try to imagine the taste of chocolate, the smell of roses,
the feeling of velvet, the sound of a waterfall or the ticking of a watch.
9. Endeavour finally to shut out all objects of any of the senses, and
prevent all thoughts arising in your mind. When you feel you have attained
some success in these practices, apply for examination, and should you pass,
more complex and difficult practices will be prescribed for you.


VI

Physical limitations.

1. It is desirable that you should discover for yourself your physical
limitations.
2. To this end ascertain for how many hours you can subsist without food
or drink before your working capacity is seriously interfered with.
3. Ascertain how much alcohol you can take, and what forms of drunkenness
assail you.
4. Ascertain how far you can walk without once stopping; likewise with
dancing, swimming, running, etc.
5. Ascertain for how many hours you can do without sleep.
6. Test your endurance with various gymnastic exercises, club swinging,
and so on.
7. Ascertain for how long you can keep silence.
8. Investigate any other capacities and aptitudes which may occur to you.
9. Let all these things be carefully and conscientiously recorded; for
according to your powers will it be demanded of you.



VII

A Course of Reading