THOUGHT AS IT HAPPENS OR BEING AWARE OF EVERY MUSCLE MOVEMENT USED

IN THE PROCESS OF WALKING.

“Walking,” said Phoenix for no particular reason.

LATER, WHEN I THINK BACK TO THAT EXPERIENCE I REMEMBER MY STATE OF

MIND AT THAT TIME. I REMEMBER THE ACTIVITY OF INTERACTING WITH THE

OUTSIDE WORLD. AS SOON AS I TALK TO MYSELF BY ASKING QUESTIONS LIKE

“WHAT WAS I THINKING WHEN COMMANDER APRICOT REQUESTED THAT DATA?” I HAVE AN UNUSUAL BUT NOT UNPLEASANT FEELING.

The effort of thinking about this made Phoenix screw up his eyes.After a while he said, “I know what you mean.” And he thought he did. “It’s the same for me. It’s a bit like standing between two mirrors.”

Phoenix rose unsteadily to his feet.

I BELIEVE THE TERM USED TO DESCRIBE THIS CONDITION IS CONSCIOUSNESS. TO

SUMMARISE: I BELIEVE THAT WHAT SENTIENT BEINGS REFER TO AS