The Zen Alarm Clock; Introduction--Zen Alarm Clock Basics; Uses And Benefits; Progressive Awakening - Now & Zen Zen Alarm Clock User Manual

I. Introduction––Zen Alarm Clock Basics
The Zen Alarm Clock is a consciousness-raising tool. No materi-
al object can actually raise your consciousness, but you can use
information and devices such as this clock to stimulate your
growth. The Zen Alarm Clock can effect your awareness in a
variety of positive ways, all of which require your participation.
You can certainly use and enjoy the clock without reading this
booklet, but to understand its full potential, please look over the
pages that follow.

1. Uses and Benefits

How the Zen Alarm Clock Works
The Zen Alarm Clock works like any standard alarm clock, but
with a unique difference. When the alarm sounds, the clock
makes a single strike of a pure tone chime which resonates for
about 45 seconds. Approximately three and a half minutes after
the first strike, the clock strikes the chime a second time. The
time interval between chime strikes then decreases gradually over
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a ten minute period until the chime reaches the "terminal cycle" in
which it sounds every 4.7 seconds continuously until it is turned
off. The graph on page 31 shows the chime's progression. The
chime is struck with the same force every time. However, the
chime's gradually increasing frequency assures adequate arousal.
Ways to Use the Clock
The clock can be used simply as a pleasant way to wake up.
However, the highly resonant sound of the pure tone acoustic
chime and its unique computerized progression allow the clock to
be used for dreamwork, personal affirmations, meditation, and for
group meetings. The chart on the next page shows the various
ways the clock can be used and the benefits to be derived from
each use. The sections that follow describe these uses in greater
detail.

2. Progressive Awakening

It would be nice if we could wake up every morning without an
alarm. We fall asleep gradually, and it seems only natural that a
gentle awakening is best for our physical and mental well-being.
Some people wake up naturally at the same time every morning
without any outside stimulus. But for most of us, an alarm clock
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