Today’s idea is an attempt to recognize that you can shift your grasp of the world in both its outer and inner aspects. A full five minutes should be devoted to the morning and evening application.

In these practice periods, the idea should be repeated as often as you find profitable, though unhurried applications are essential. Alternate between surveying your outer perceptions and inner conceptions, but without an abrupt sense of shifting. Merely glance casually around the world you perceive as outside yourself, saying:

“There is another way of perceiving the world.”

Then close your eyes and survey your inner thoughts with equal casualness, saying:

“There is another way of conceiving the world.”

Try to remain equally uninvolved in both perspectives, and to maintain this detachment as you repeat the idea throughout the day.

The shorter exercise periods should be as frequent as possible, repeating the form of the idea that applies depending on whether you are observing your inner or outer world.

Specific applications of today’s idea should also be made immediately when any situation arises that tempts you to become disturbed. For these applications, say:

“There is another way of conceiving, perceiving and experiencing this.”

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