5.1.2
Proficiency

Two witnesses: rely on the important one.

La decalcomanie, by René Magritte

Feedback from others is unreliable. You know when you are clear and present. Rely on the witness of mind itself.

Related instructions
2.1.2	Examine the nature of unborn awareness
2.2.4	Begin the sequence of taking with you
3.3.1	The four aspects of being
5.1.3	A joyous state of mind
6.2.1	Behave naturally
6.5.3	Don't make practice a sham
6.6.1	Don't turn a god into a demon
7.2.3	Keep these two
7.4.3	Don't be dependent on extraneous conditions
7.6.6	Don't expect thanks