Wow... after seeing my name dropped a few times in this thread, I am compelled to respond.
Original post asked about using the Awakened Mind CD while photoreading.... I have no experience with that, so I can't answer one way or the other.
I can answer about using the Quietude CD. I currently use it for activation. I don't need it anymore for the photoreading step. I can photoread at a crowded starbucks with no problems.
It only becomes a crutch if you let it become a crutch. I couldn't get Photoreading to work, until I used Quietude and Dive. Sometimes you need that extra push for the breakthrough. Lemme use a past experience as an example.
You've all seen those martial arts movies where the hero is knocked to the ground flat on his back. A cool move is to bring your knees to your chest and kick-flip back up on your feet. Well, we were being taught this at my Kenpo Studio and I couldn't do it. I tried for days, until I came up with a crazy idea. Why not try it on a bed... the bed has springs, and it should help.
Took about 5 tries on the bed... and then I got it. Next day, did it once on the mat, and it worked. Did I have to bring the bed to class?? Nope.
Humphrey www.not5150.com
