Hsi Sung points out that at the very instant one focuses on the tip of the brush, the mind fastens upon a single thought-and time stands still. During that instant, one can attain what is called a state of consciousness known as "calmness."
奚淞也指出，專注於筆尖的當下，繫心於一念時，不會思前想後，此刻便達到所謂「定」的境界。