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It is better for many aspirants to begin their exercise with long, deep breaths. This helps them to (a) banish negative thoughts and (b) arouse the spirit-fire. Only after this initial phase should they try the shallow breathing recommended in The Secret Path.
-- Notebooks Category 4: Elementary Meditation > Chapter 2 : Place and Condition > # 245