In addition, there must also be extraordinary intensity of concentration and meticulous application of each technique we are learning. The entire journey, therefore, on this side of the barrier paradox is a matter of intense striving and focus. We can now see that this paradox involves the combining of an intense striving with a profound letting-go. The dissolving of this barrier-dilemma lies in the cultivation of a special attitude. This new attitude is called humility.
True humility works hard and lives in hope but lays aside selfish expectation.
True humility is a high level of intent without greediness for reward, without the grasping selfishness of the manipulator who enters growth work with the idea of directly and immediately forcing open the doors of the mind for the purpose of increasing his or her personal power. To solve the problem, then, of intense application coupled with relaxed letting go, we must give our brain a message which will allow it to develop this attitude. Thus, now and then in our daily life, we can dwell on the problem and give ourselves the message to cultivate an attitude of relaxation in the centre of our intense work. Our messages to the unconscious about attitude will be drawn down and into the deep self. It is rather like giving the brain a post-hypnotic suggestion, or like telling ourselves, across a period of time, that we want to remember our dreams.