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There are, nevertheless, unequal thrusts in all directions, though “equalities” can be ascertained by concentrating only upon certain portions of the spin.

[...] To develop as an athlete, for example, great training is required that automatically focuses energy and activity, and hence usually precludes deep concentration to the same degree in a different area. [...]

You had the sleepwalkers,² early members of your species, whose main concentration was still veiled in that earlier subjectivity, and they were your true ancestors, in those terms.

[...] If you concentrate upon the improvements you will see that some sensations that at first appear uncomfortable are not detrimental at all, but a part of the body’s recovery. [...]

[...] He was never meant to give his entire conscious concentration to (in quotes) “psychic” work. [...]

[...] Keeps me from wasting my time with housework; think it’s degrading for R. as a male to do chores so much so the symptoms give us both an excuse; also gives him an excuse for not knowing for sure what he wants to do, paint or whatever, he can blame it on lack of concentration because of me.

[...] To some extent, however, that exquisite concentration means that certain limitations occur. [...]

[...] My thoughts brought up feelings of regret, of course, but Jane suggested that instead we concentrate upon what we could do. [...]

[...] Checking those 499 pages, word for word against our carbon copy of the original manuscript, called for the most demanding concentration on our parts for the next 13 days.

[...] So even in that state of deep relaxation, in which I could move only with effort and concentration, I learned something that I fully realized at the time: Even though I was far out on a “trip” of some sort, I could still feel pain. [...]

[...] Not that it is intended that you should close your eyes to world events, but that in your particular case there are times when, to you, such concentration upon world evils becomes extremely unwholesome.

[...] The weakening element would be largely concentrated in the choice of one individual within the organization as a focal point.

[...] He felt it was necessary (underlined) to inhibit physical expression in order to concentrate all of his energies inward into his work. [...]

[...] Because he concentrates with such intentness he needs changes of environment physically as counterpoint. [...]

[...] Bill, however, concentrated upon life’s regrettable elements, upon the impediments, the dishonesties and so forth, until it seemed that even if he followed the world’s way he could not succeed. [...]

[...] There was on Ruburt’s part a much more complete inner concentration, and for this initial indication a strong stimulus was necessary. [...]

And particularly they would declare as futile and nonsensical the concentration upon issues or work that does not immediately bring ordinarily recognizable prestige, or a sense of belonging. [...]

[...] The outer ego must concentrate much of its energy toward survival in and manipulation of the outer camouflage world. [...]

[...] If this sounds like a foolish statement it is not, for in many such cases the ulcer is so concentrated upon, and so much energy is used in its maintenance, and it is used as such a scapegoat, that the personality is loath to be rid of it.

(I lay without concentrating upon anything in particular; I told myself [...]