Conclusion
At this point, within the scope of this book, I consider it appropriate to put a full stop. Over time — provided that you do not give up during pendulum states and do not turn away from the path — a fairly stable state of what can be called a “steady positive baseline” becomes achievable. This is exactly what all the work is aimed at. Hysteria, drama, strain, and the need to constantly “drag” yourself forward through heroic effort — typical of the first months — fade away. What remains is a calmer, simpler life without unnecessary internal complications.
Gradually, one important thing becomes clearer more and more often: the issue is not the “machine,” but the “pilot.” The problem is not some supposedly bad or faulty mind, and not some “terrible ego” that people love to fight, but the lack of a skill of conscious self-management. TS makes this visible. It removes the worn-out automatic patterns that used to spin endlessly in the mind, and because of this, life becomes noticeably different. At the same time, outwardly it remains the same — and that is the paradox of these changes.
At later stages, you may develop an interest in other tools and approaches that complement TS well. In that case, the process of leveling and simplifying life can move faster and go deeper. This is a natural continuation, not a requirement.
In the end, with TS you spend much less time in endless mental chewing, analysis, and struggle, and much more time simply living. Without imposed meanings, artificial drama, and constant internal tension. Living while allowing others to live, noticing simple things — the air, sounds, the change of the seasons, everyday rhythms. Without rushing, with the right to be imperfect, with a sense of freshness in each day. Moving through life calmly and gradually changing — without strain and without unnecessary effort.