Using The Mind State Optimizer - Sirius Satellite Radio Mind State Optimizer User Manual

Using the Mind
State Optimizer
We would like to welcome you to an exciting new expe-
rience. By making this purchase you have taken an im-
portant step towards developing your consciousness in new
and important ways. You'll find this to be one of the easiest
and most useful development tools you will ever
use. All you have to do is to spend a few minutes per day
sitting undisturbed, immersed in this unique experience.
This small amount of effort will pay enormous dividends
over time in your growth and well-being.
Some people experience immediate positive effects when
using the Sirius, while others find that it takes a little longer.
The key is to develop a program of regular use, such as the
one described on page 16. We also highly recommend the
series of AudioStrobe (R) titles available on compact
disc which are designed to enhance and extend the effects
induced by Sirius.
Hints for enjoying and benefiting from this technology
• If possible, make a time every day for your tranquility
break. One suggestion is to sit down with the Sirius first
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thing in the morning before the rest of your family is
awake. If you are on a tight schedule, then get up a little
earlier than usual. You will find the tiny decrease in sleep
will be more than compensated for by the benefits of
daily practice. If possible, practice in an environment
where you won't be disturbed or distracted.
• It is best to wait at least one hour after eating as your
digestive system will make greater demands on you, and
draw energy away from the experience. It is also best to
use your unit at the same time every day, as part of your
daily routine.
• Find a comfortable position to sit in. You can sit in almost
any chair or in a traditional meditation pose with your
legs crossed on the floor. You can practice in a reclining
position if you like. In this position, however, you are more
likely to fall into a light sleep. The worst that will happen
under this circumstance is that you may feel a bit drowsy
at the conclusion of the session. Ideally, sit upright so you
remain alert during the entire session.
With practice, you will find yourself becoming skilled at hold-
ing your concentration between wakefulness and sleep.
This is when you will enter a calm, focused awareness, a
place where your creativity can flow more easily. There are
many good books available which discuss this at length.
Set the volume low enough just to be comfortably heard, as
you will probably develop a heightened sensitivity to sound
as you go deeper into your session. Start with a low light
level and work up to an intensity level that is comfortable
for you. More does not necessarily mean better: being com-
fortable with your experience is the most important factor.
Feel free to use music with your session. Learning,
self-help, and visualization programs are also an excellent
addition to your session. We also offer a special selection
of Audio Strobe ® CDs, designed to induce various altered
and augmented states of awareness.
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