that's all jolly, but are you sure it's not cyclic? when you think you're at (4) i suspect you're also at (0) in a new cycle. (also, see cockburn's shu ha ri)

that's all jolly, but are you sure it's not cyclic? when you think you're at (4) i suspect you're also at (0) in a new cycle. (also, see cockburn's shu ha ri) [edit: hmmm. you mention the cycle, yet you say you are now at 4. have you achieved complete enlightenment?!]