Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, 2011 – originally published in 1934 by Chatto and Windus under the name of Joanna Field
p. 78 “(2) Wide attention– The second way of perceiving seemed to occur when the questing purposes were held in leash. Then, since one wanted nothing, there was no need to select one item to look at rather than another, so it became possible to look at the whole at once.”
Commentary– such a fascinating book. Ms. Milner commits to truthfulness, pushing herself to observe her thoughts without filters. She steps back and boldly looks at the thoughts moving through her mind. This is a deeply honest book.
There are many dynamic pearls scattered throughout this book. Ways of thinking about the movements of the mind. It is also a joy to read. It inspires one to take seriously the sacredness of the mind and of life.
Suggestion– this book inspires stepping back and writing down one’s thoughts. This can be such an enjoyable exercise. The proper pen and notebook can make the action feel magical. And this of course is always a wise thing to do – because we often take our thoughts to be facts – which they are not. To be able to discern the space between our thoughts and reality is a skill worth developing.
The Dynamic Mind 