You overcome forgetting by catching distractions before they cause you to forget. To do this, you first need to extend the periods of attention to the breath so you can look introspectively at the mind and see what’s happening. Extended periods of stable attention are achieved using the technique of following the breath from Stage Two. However, in this Stage, you’ll look at the breath sensations in much greater detail, and will learn the related technique of connecting. The other key to overcoming forgetting is cultivating introspective awareness. This allows you to see the distractions that
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