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Journal of Gurdjieff Studies 59 implied HN points 23 Feb 23
  1. Gurdjieff emphasizes the importance of examining his words and gradually piecing together his teachings to truly understand them.
  2. The word 'sensing' is often connected with different terms in Gurdjieff's writings, each pairing representing distinct processes of experience.
  3. Pairings like 'sensing and perceiving' or 'to sense and recognize' highlight specific types of interrelated experiences in Gurdjieff's work.
Journal of Gurdjieff Studies 19 implied HN points 15 Aug 23
  1. The essay 'How to Learn to Think' by Orage focuses on developing concentration and 'thought-power' rather than giving instructions on thinking techniques.
  2. Orage emphasizes the importance of efficiently using mental energy through short concentration exercises, even for just a few minutes at a time.
  3. Rest from active mentation is crucial for mental relaxation and accumulating different kinds of energy, as explained by Gurdjieff and reflected in Orage's teachings.
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