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Getting pulled into events occurring in the phase instead of observing and controlling them from the outside. Forgetting that techniques for “maintaining” must always be used to remain in as deep a phase as possible, and not just for maintaining any odd state. Stopping the use of techniques for “maintaining” during contact with living objects, when the techniques must be used constantly. Counting without the desire to count as high as possible. Performing imagined rotation instead of real rotation. Passiveness and calmness instead of constant activity. Excessive thinking and internal dialogue when these should be kept to an absolute minimum. EXERCISES
Questions 1. What is a foul? 2. What is the minimum duration of the phase? 3. What do phase maintenance (“maintaining”) techniques counteract besides fouls and falling asleep? 4. Why might a practitioner think that the phase has ended when it actually is still in progress? 5. Should “maintaining” techniques always be used? 6. What primary techniques work against the occurrence of fouls? 7. How can a practitioner hook onto the phase? 8. While in the phase, what do thoughts about the body lead to? 9. What question should be asked in the phase in order to reduce the probability of falling asleep? 10.What happens to an object during hyper-concentration? 11.How else, apart from hyper-concentration, might a practitioner effectively recognize a false foul?