○Consciousness [9]

     With repetition, the body moves without thought. Then, that skill is used naturally through intuition. Techniques that the body hasn't learned are performed slowly while thinking and do not become intuitive. Intuition is expressed instantaneously, so it is fast and does not require thought.

    Sometimes you hit your toe on something and it hurts. This is a state of suffering with the thought of pain. In such times, you should become no-minded and observe the pain objectively. Even if you become no-minded, the physical pain does not disappear, but the pain and suffering felt in the mind do, and you do not suffer more than necessary. Suffering or enjoying physical sensations is also a thought and ego.

    When you spend many years with the same person, you see various aspects of their personality, but the first impression you felt when you first met them often does not change, no matter how many years pass. In a first encounter, there are no preconceptions about the other person, so you can see the information that comes in through your eyes with no-mind, without being disturbed by thoughts. At that time, you notice the other person's true self through the insight of consciousness. That's why a first impression is seeing the raw personality of the person before it is disturbed by memory.

    People with very good characters are instantly recognizable to anyone. Even a small gesture can convey their goodness. If you're unsure whether someone's character is good or bad, it's not quite there yet.

    As it becomes more natural to exist as consciousness, kindness, consideration, and harmony become inherent in our daily words and actions.

    People who act every day with the good of the whole in mind are trusted by everyone. Considering the good of the whole is a quality of consciousness that also represents love.

    The circumstances around us reflect our state of mind. People who prioritize themselves increase their enemies and make life harder. Those who think and act for the good of all make their surroundings friendly and peaceful.