Upon awakening in the mornings we become aware once again of THIS reality, our waking reality, a different experience from our sleeping state of being. It is as natural as breathing for us, in one moment we are ‘dead to the world’ and in the next instance we are ‘awake’. We do this all the time, every day, sometimes more than once a day if we like naps! J Awakening to our Spiritual Being is as simple and natural as … Continue reading →
We turn a tremendous amount of power over to our mind, seldom questioning the force behind our logic, our doubts, our proof from an endless supply of evidence based on past, present, unpredictable future. We rarely see these mental constructs for what they are, internal and self-created. Instead, we believe them to be as real as the play upon the stage. And, if by chance something does not unfold the way that we assume or predict, we chalk it up … Continue reading →
The capacity for the human mind to create solutions to problems we don’t even know we have is endless – infinity takes on a whole new meaning. There are the obvious ‘rabbits’ that multiply, secretly feeding our sense of fear and dread, we nonetheless embrace them believing they bring peace and comfort: Control, Consensus Reality, Group Agreements, Acceptable Norms, Projected Realities, and Dualistic Thinking. But as we review the list, we discover that all of these are mental constructs, and … Continue reading →
Every particle of our being is saturated with Life Force Energy. Much like fish that draw water through their gills, deriving the oxygen they need from the water, flushing out what they don’t need through bubbles, we are surrounded and embodied with Conscious Awareness. We could learn alot from Fish. Fish have developed an amazing ability to pull out of water what it is they need to sustain themselves, to support their life, yet they are unaware of this is FACT, … Continue reading →
It is said that fish don’t know that they swim, that they don’t know that they move and have their being in a liquid. They simply glide and flow within the environment that is their Universe. Awareness as Water is very much the same thing. We don’t know that we move and have our being within the awareness that is all around and us, and through us, and is the Consciousness that holds our Consciousness within it. Embarking upon a … Continue reading →
Retraining ourselves and the way we perceive is not easy. Seeking what isn’t there is illogical, but can be fruitful. Applying the practice of looking, really LOOKING at negative space we can open ourselves up to a unique way of approaching life that is not predetermined or habituated. We create an opportunity to ‘see’ as though for the first time, much like a blind person who was given sight, we will discover things that we never knew were possible. If … Continue reading →
Activists take up a cause, perhaps become part of a group; some may create a mission and vision statement, or organize their efforts toward a worthy goal. These aren’t necessarily bad things, in fact many good works and positive changes come out of such activities! I may see and even acknowledge the value of what an activist or what a movement has to bring, and yet know that it isn’t mine to do. It is theirs to do. The Conviction … Continue reading →
These words have many interpretations and can take many forms, often they are used as a rationalization or justification for actions taken or inflicted on others. Indeed such ‘convictions’ of ‘doing the Lord’s work” has been the underpinnings over the millennium to impose one’s will upon others, sometimes to the point of taking up arms, or simply ‘fighting the good fight’ by sustaining discord in the interest of following “God’s Will”. Conviction of Spirit is a tricky, and potentially dangerous … Continue reading →
There is an old adage: “The older I get, the less I know.” A hint that perhaps we are gaining humility (aka — not having all of the answers) or for some of us on the cusp of 60+, frequent “senior moments” that prove humorous, and sometimes embarrassing (such as when you ‘always’ lose your keys or forget the name of someone you’ve known for years! Being willing to appear the ‘fool’ is a sign of huge spiritual growth. Letting … Continue reading →
White Noise Machines aren’t called Black Noise Machines. Based on some sort of physics that enable sound waves to be muted or displaced, they provide a way for us to cover over unwanted sounds. Underlying conversations, thoughts, outside distractions and interference are dissuaded from intruding in on our psyche or consciousness. The rationale is that by having the ‘white noise’ machines running in the background we are enabled to focus inwardly, better able to pay attention to the task at … Continue reading →
