Simplify, previous description suggested misleading emphasis

jpritikin · Apr 4, 2023 · c05632f · c05632f
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diff --git a/content/docs/me/meditation/senses.md b/content/docs/me/meditation/senses.md
@@ -22,17 +22,12 @@ called withdrawal of the senses.
 
 ## Example
 
-For the visual mode, close your eyes but continue to observe what you
-see. You should see a sparkling yellow/orange field of uncertain depth and
-lacking any structure. Open your eyes slightly so that you can maintain
-awareness of the neutral field superimposed over your regular visual
-input. Change your identification: Instead of regarding your visual
-input as real, the undifferentiated field is real and your regular
-visual input happens to exist within the field.
-
-I am most comfortable with the visual sense, but the same method likely
-works similarly with other senses. Experiment with a sensory
-deprivation tank?
+For the visual sense, close your eyes or wear a blindfold.[^effortless]
+
+For the auditory sense, wear ear protection used by
+operators of loud machinery.
+
+Experiment with a sensory deprivation tank.
 
 ## Commentary
 
@@ -41,3 +36,9 @@ You can combine this technique with mindful [breathing]({{< relref
 momentary calm from mindful breathing makes it easier to withdraw from
 the senses, and withdrawal of the senses helps sustain the feeling of
 calm from mindful breathing.
+
+## Notes
+
+[^effortless]: A blindfold may be preferrable because
+keeping the eyes closed involves some effort. Ideally,
+withdrawal of the senses should be completely effortless.
diff --git a/content/docs/me/meditation/untie.md b/content/docs/me/meditation/untie.md
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ will suffice.
 | Target | Focusing Vigilance | Immediate Sensation | Afterglow |
 |--------|------------------- | ------------------- | --------- |
 | [slow exhales]({{< relref "breathing" >}}) | Medium | calming | - |
-| [withdrawal of the senses]({{< relref "senses" >}}) | High | - | increase afterglow duration in combination with other targets |
+| [withdrawal of the senses]({{< relref "senses" >}}) | Low | - | increase afterglow duration in combination with other targets |
 | [foot soaking]({{< relref "foot-soak" >}}) | Low | relaxing | reduction in tension |
 | [cold exposure]({{< relref "cold-exposure" >}}) | Low | cold | reduction in tension |
 | [ice on liver]({{< relref "liver" >}}) | Low | calming | reduces mental activity |