1. 1Today’s idea is an attempt to recognize that you can shift your perception of the world in both its outer and inner aspects. 2A full five minutes should be devoted to the morning and evening ap­plications. 3In these practice periods, the idea should be repeated as often as you find comfortable, though unhurried applications are essential. 4Alternate between surveying your outer and inner perceptions, but without an abrupt sense of shifting.

2. 1Merely glance casually around the world you perceive as out­side yourself, then close your eyes and survey your inner thoughts with equal casualness. 2Try to remain equally unin­volved in both, and to maintain this detachment as you repeat the idea throughout the day.

3. 1The shorter exercise periods should be as frequent as possible. 2Specific applications of today’s idea should also be made immediately, when any situation arises which tempts you to become disturbed. 3For these applications, say:

4There is another way of looking at this.

4. 1Remember to apply today’s idea the instant you are aware of distress. 2It may be necessary to take a minute or so to sit quietly and repeat the idea to yourself several times. 3Closing your eyes will probably help in this form of application.