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If allowed to absorb too much of his attention, the fascination which mystical teachings and meditation have for the student will render it very difficult for him to cope with the struggles of commonplace existence. If this happens, he should deliberately drop his study of abstract teachings, together with meditation exercises, and concentrate all of his attention on personal matters--at least until he regains balance.

-- Notebooks Category 20: What Is Philosophy? > Chapter 3 : Its Requirements > # 453