Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
6.28.09 Unbound Power
Notice the boundaries that we like to play within...let go of one boundary this week and notice the Power...
"Your Life becomes beautiful when you are clothed with the Light of the Self" Gurumayi ... http://ping.fm/O2fgC
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Effortless Intensity by Rob James
When we learn how to be effortless Source Awareness, we can then begin to create our reality with a passionate intensity. This combination of effortless being and dynamic intensity of attention could be compared to a tiger on the hunt; the tiger is intensely focused, it can hear even the slightest sound, and smell the faintest odor. He detects any slight movement in the jungle with a vigilant, keen focus of attention. Yet, simultaneously, the tiger is silent and calm, very still, while also very alert.
In fact, the tiger is the symbol of the enlightened master of power and presence in Eastern traditions as is the lion in European, Middle Eastern and African lore.
How can one be silent and effortless and dynamic intensity of focus simultaneously?
By learning to integrate both equally as part of one's self-mastery.
Some transformational paths emphasize silence, stillness or beingness through specific meditation techniques, while others emphasize being passionate, creative and motivated. To really truly be powerful and effective at any undertaking,one must master both. It is the "Ying" and "Yang" of self-mastery.
Learning how to be both deeply silent inside, and intensely focused and passionate is the art level of creative power. It is historically the enlightenment level of functioning with which only a rare few have had any level of mastery.
True Martial Arts masters, or any powerful top leader in their field of undertaking, have mastered this "effortless intensity." They are self-determined, unshakeable and centered in their being . They do not see "problems" as real: they see challenges that they strive for and thrive at overcoming with a joyful abandon to the process!
An attitude of taking on and conquering challenges is the hallmark of the top-achievers in any field. They "raise the bar" higher and set new standards for humanity. They see beyond what is, and create what will be.
Inside every person is this top achiever, this tiger, this master. Learning how to contact deep silence and to integrate it into everyday life, while creating passionate intensity toward one's ideals is the necessary rite of passage to live as a master. It is the life truly lived that makes everyday seem like another wonderful opportunity to push the boundaries farther and create new possibilities!
Everyone has some level of mastery at something.....however, to truly be a master is to be able to accomplish anything one undertakes with a grace and ease and clear focus of attention that is truly amazing!
Everyone has had moments of calm, intense focus. Remember and feel what that is like. How would you like to live that way all of the time?
More and more people are learning the necessary self-mastery skills! It is the next evolutionary step for humanity and anyone who will succeed and lead must develop these skills or get left by the wayside as evolution dictates.
You deserve to live this effortless passionate intensity in all areas of your life! Find out how the Self Discovery Techniques and Path to Enlightenment are making this a reality for more and more people everyday!
We push the limits and thrive by supporting people to be masters over their lives.
In fact, the tiger is the symbol of the enlightened master of power and presence in Eastern traditions as is the lion in European, Middle Eastern and African lore.
How can one be silent and effortless and dynamic intensity of focus simultaneously?
By learning to integrate both equally as part of one's self-mastery.
Some transformational paths emphasize silence, stillness or beingness through specific meditation techniques, while others emphasize being passionate, creative and motivated. To really truly be powerful and effective at any undertaking,one must master both. It is the "Ying" and "Yang" of self-mastery.
Learning how to be both deeply silent inside, and intensely focused and passionate is the art level of creative power. It is historically the enlightenment level of functioning with which only a rare few have had any level of mastery.
True Martial Arts masters, or any powerful top leader in their field of undertaking, have mastered this "effortless intensity." They are self-determined, unshakeable and centered in their being . They do not see "problems" as real: they see challenges that they strive for and thrive at overcoming with a joyful abandon to the process!
An attitude of taking on and conquering challenges is the hallmark of the top-achievers in any field. They "raise the bar" higher and set new standards for humanity. They see beyond what is, and create what will be.
Inside every person is this top achiever, this tiger, this master. Learning how to contact deep silence and to integrate it into everyday life, while creating passionate intensity toward one's ideals is the necessary rite of passage to live as a master. It is the life truly lived that makes everyday seem like another wonderful opportunity to push the boundaries farther and create new possibilities!
Everyone has some level of mastery at something.....however, to truly be a master is to be able to accomplish anything one undertakes with a grace and ease and clear focus of attention that is truly amazing!
Everyone has had moments of calm, intense focus. Remember and feel what that is like. How would you like to live that way all of the time?
More and more people are learning the necessary self-mastery skills! It is the next evolutionary step for humanity and anyone who will succeed and lead must develop these skills or get left by the wayside as evolution dictates.
You deserve to live this effortless passionate intensity in all areas of your life! Find out how the Self Discovery Techniques and Path to Enlightenment are making this a reality for more and more people everyday!
We push the limits and thrive by supporting people to be masters over their lives.
The Way of Energy by Master Lam Kam Chen
In the early morning, before the hubhub of daily life, Chinese people of all ages begin the day by performing traditional exercises in the parks and woods wherever they live. You will see some doing rhythmic stretching movements - others are training in the martial arts. A common sight is Tai Chi Chuan, the exquisite slow exercise, one of the soft martial arts that develops and relaxes the whole body. The first time that you see so many people, some in their eighties and others in their very early youth, all peacefully training together under the trees, is one of life's unforgettable moments.
But as you look more closely you may come across an even more remarkable sight. Among all these moving forms, here and there you will see some figures that rivet your attention. They are like the trees themselves. They are fully alive, but they are utterly still.
Although there is no obvious movement, they are deeply engaged in one of the most demanding and powerful forms of exercise ever developed. It is so utterly focused on deep, internal growth that it literally requires learning to stand like a tree. It is known in Chinese as Zhan Zhuang. ("Standing Meditation").
Like a tree with its deep roots, powerful trunk, and great spreading branches reaching into the sky, you will appear to remain motionless. In reality you will be growing from within. Previously shrouded in secrecy, this health system is now attracting considerable international attention and scientific examination. The results are unmistakable: strengthened immunity, successful treatment of chronic illness, high levels of daily energy and the natural regeneration of the nervous system.
But as you look more closely you may come across an even more remarkable sight. Among all these moving forms, here and there you will see some figures that rivet your attention. They are like the trees themselves. They are fully alive, but they are utterly still.
Although there is no obvious movement, they are deeply engaged in one of the most demanding and powerful forms of exercise ever developed. It is so utterly focused on deep, internal growth that it literally requires learning to stand like a tree. It is known in Chinese as Zhan Zhuang. ("Standing Meditation").
Like a tree with its deep roots, powerful trunk, and great spreading branches reaching into the sky, you will appear to remain motionless. In reality you will be growing from within. Previously shrouded in secrecy, this health system is now attracting considerable international attention and scientific examination. The results are unmistakable: strengthened immunity, successful treatment of chronic illness, high levels of daily energy and the natural regeneration of the nervous system.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Quiet the Golf Mind Workshop by Jack O'Leary
I admit to being somewhat of a skeptic. Okay, I might be a little bit of a cynic as well. So when I was invited for a day long seminar of how Standing Meditation can be applied to golf, my BS sensor went immediately to Code Red.
“Wonderful,” I thought. A day of smoke and mirrors with a heavy dose of brainwashing was just about the last way I wanted to spend a Sunday. It took about one and three-quarters hours to reach Sweetwater CC in Longwood, Florida and when I arrived there were nine other “students” and three teachers.
The seminar began with Roberto Suarez introducing himself and giving an overview of what would transpire. It was like he was speaking a different language. Nothing he said made any sense at all. Then he asked us to introduce ourselves to everyone in the room—without speaking. “Here we go,” I thought. The smoke and mirrors display had just begun.
Suarez then began with an explanation of standing meditation. The more he spoke, the more confusing it was. As he was trying to get through the concept of acknowledging things such as pain and then letting it go, he started to make more sense. Eventually, he had us try standing meditation. It consisted of standing with legs apart, knees slightly bent, arms extended and eyes closed.
As I closed my eyes, my initial thought was that I hoped there wasn’t anyone videotaping this. After a couple of minutes, I had to peek and was relieved that there were no cameras in sight. We practiced standing meditation for approximately five minutes. Suarez asked us to focus 50 percent of our attention on our body, acknowledging our body – any resistance, negative thoughts, aches, pains – and gently release them. Then he directed us to focus 50 percent of our attention on silence and to experience what he referred to as a space of nothingness. I noticed two things during this exercise. First, that my physical balance wasn’t very good. As for the second part, Suarez might have well said “don’t think about elephants.”
We had one more session of standing meditation and then it was off to the range. We were told to just grip it and rip it, giving no thought to distance, direction or shape of the shot. Surprisingly, there were few if any wild drives. We were relieved of tension of trying to hit a ball in a certain direction. It was all instinctive and simple. See ball. Hit ball. My innate skepticism was taking a hit.
Following lunch, we were able to ask questions and I asked about my seemingly inability to acquire nothingness Suarez’ answer brought it all in focus. “How do you feel when you write a story that you know you’ve really nailed,” he asked. “Satisfied,” I answered. “How did you feel while you were writing that story?” countered Suarez. This threw me back a bit. The truth was, there were no feelings. It was as if the story was running down the inside of my arms and pouring through my fingers to the keyboard.
I explained that to him and he smiled. “You were in the ‘zone’ and that’s what we are trying to accomplish,” he said. “Just think how you felt while you were writing that story and your mind will attain the desired state.”
Before we went back to the range, Suarez asked if there were any specific golf problems. I told how some 20-plus years ago I was playing a round of golf where I hit a good drive on a short par 4 and had just a full sand wedge to the hole. Then it happened. I got the shanks so bad that I hit my sixth shot from a lie next to my divot on the second shot. It freaked me out so much that I hadn’t hit a full sand wedge since that day.
Suarez said that now that I had acknowledged it, I could release it and start again. When we returned to the range, I had to find out. After hitting a few 7-irons, it was time for the moment of truth. I reached for my sand wedge and dragged a ball over and took my stance. It was strange, but the tension and negativity that had always accompanied that club was gone. I took an aggressive swing and when it connected with the ball, there was no sound of horror that occurs when hosel strikes ball. Instead there was a nice, solid thump. I quickly hit another and another. You could have thrown a blanket over all of them and it would have been down the line and not to the far right.
Needless to say, I was hooked. I now practice standing meditation at least 15 minutes a day. Before I started, when I awoke in the morning, I wondered which would hurt more; the arthritis in my lower spine or the arthritis in my left knee. Now it’s neither. I’m relatively pain free.
In a recent medical checkup, I found other benefits. Normally, with blood pressure medicine, the lowest reading I had was 127 over 87. That day before I’d taken my medicine it read 111 over 73. The doctor asked what I’d done differently. I told him about Standing Meditation. He agreed that it’s been known to reduce stress and tension. He wasn’t so sure about the pain relief. He thought it was a case of mind over matter. Hey, I don’t mind and it doesn’t matter when there’s no pain.
Don’t worry, I’m still a skeptic and a cynic, but certainly not about Standing Meditation.
“Wonderful,” I thought. A day of smoke and mirrors with a heavy dose of brainwashing was just about the last way I wanted to spend a Sunday. It took about one and three-quarters hours to reach Sweetwater CC in Longwood, Florida and when I arrived there were nine other “students” and three teachers.
The seminar began with Roberto Suarez introducing himself and giving an overview of what would transpire. It was like he was speaking a different language. Nothing he said made any sense at all. Then he asked us to introduce ourselves to everyone in the room—without speaking. “Here we go,” I thought. The smoke and mirrors display had just begun.
Suarez then began with an explanation of standing meditation. The more he spoke, the more confusing it was. As he was trying to get through the concept of acknowledging things such as pain and then letting it go, he started to make more sense. Eventually, he had us try standing meditation. It consisted of standing with legs apart, knees slightly bent, arms extended and eyes closed.
As I closed my eyes, my initial thought was that I hoped there wasn’t anyone videotaping this. After a couple of minutes, I had to peek and was relieved that there were no cameras in sight. We practiced standing meditation for approximately five minutes. Suarez asked us to focus 50 percent of our attention on our body, acknowledging our body – any resistance, negative thoughts, aches, pains – and gently release them. Then he directed us to focus 50 percent of our attention on silence and to experience what he referred to as a space of nothingness. I noticed two things during this exercise. First, that my physical balance wasn’t very good. As for the second part, Suarez might have well said “don’t think about elephants.”
We had one more session of standing meditation and then it was off to the range. We were told to just grip it and rip it, giving no thought to distance, direction or shape of the shot. Surprisingly, there were few if any wild drives. We were relieved of tension of trying to hit a ball in a certain direction. It was all instinctive and simple. See ball. Hit ball. My innate skepticism was taking a hit.
Following lunch, we were able to ask questions and I asked about my seemingly inability to acquire nothingness Suarez’ answer brought it all in focus. “How do you feel when you write a story that you know you’ve really nailed,” he asked. “Satisfied,” I answered. “How did you feel while you were writing that story?” countered Suarez. This threw me back a bit. The truth was, there were no feelings. It was as if the story was running down the inside of my arms and pouring through my fingers to the keyboard.
I explained that to him and he smiled. “You were in the ‘zone’ and that’s what we are trying to accomplish,” he said. “Just think how you felt while you were writing that story and your mind will attain the desired state.”
Before we went back to the range, Suarez asked if there were any specific golf problems. I told how some 20-plus years ago I was playing a round of golf where I hit a good drive on a short par 4 and had just a full sand wedge to the hole. Then it happened. I got the shanks so bad that I hit my sixth shot from a lie next to my divot on the second shot. It freaked me out so much that I hadn’t hit a full sand wedge since that day.
Suarez said that now that I had acknowledged it, I could release it and start again. When we returned to the range, I had to find out. After hitting a few 7-irons, it was time for the moment of truth. I reached for my sand wedge and dragged a ball over and took my stance. It was strange, but the tension and negativity that had always accompanied that club was gone. I took an aggressive swing and when it connected with the ball, there was no sound of horror that occurs when hosel strikes ball. Instead there was a nice, solid thump. I quickly hit another and another. You could have thrown a blanket over all of them and it would have been down the line and not to the far right.
Needless to say, I was hooked. I now practice standing meditation at least 15 minutes a day. Before I started, when I awoke in the morning, I wondered which would hurt more; the arthritis in my lower spine or the arthritis in my left knee. Now it’s neither. I’m relatively pain free.
In a recent medical checkup, I found other benefits. Normally, with blood pressure medicine, the lowest reading I had was 127 over 87. That day before I’d taken my medicine it read 111 over 73. The doctor asked what I’d done differently. I told him about Standing Meditation. He agreed that it’s been known to reduce stress and tension. He wasn’t so sure about the pain relief. He thought it was a case of mind over matter. Hey, I don’t mind and it doesn’t matter when there’s no pain.
Don’t worry, I’m still a skeptic and a cynic, but certainly not about Standing Meditation.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
6.16.09 Loving Power
In his spiritual autobiography, Play of Consciousness, Baba Muktananda, wrote, "the sadhana (spiritual practice) of love is a very high sadhana. Love is called bhakti, devotion. Love is a dynamic and inspiring throbbing of the heart. Love is the very nature of God, whom the spiritual authors have called Supreme Bliss, and satchidananda. It exists in its fullness within man. Even if he does not experience it, it is there nontheless."
Notice your radiance and loving power this week.
Also, enjoy the following video: One Love
Notice your radiance and loving power this week.
Also, enjoy the following video: One Love
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
6.08.09 Revealing Power
This week notice your inspired revelations of truth beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason.
For those who practice standing meditation keep your attention on the silence and notice any divine revelations.
For those who practice standing meditation keep your attention on the silence and notice any divine revelations.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
5.30.09 Practice Power
This week notice how difficult it is to change an ingrained habit. Ask yourself how can I change my negative thoughts into empowering, life-enhancing ones?
Then ask yourself how do I start a new practice in my life to shift my reality? First you have to be aware that you have the power to shift your negative thoughts and feelings.
Then you can take on Standing Meditation each morning to support you in becoming more aware of the habitual negative thought patterns. The more your practice standing meditation the more you quiet your mind, the more your body becomes harmonious and the more you can shift your reality physically, mentally and spiritually.
Then ask yourself how do I start a new practice in my life to shift my reality? First you have to be aware that you have the power to shift your negative thoughts and feelings.
Then you can take on Standing Meditation each morning to support you in becoming more aware of the habitual negative thought patterns. The more your practice standing meditation the more you quiet your mind, the more your body becomes harmonious and the more you can shift your reality physically, mentally and spiritually.
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