Z is for Zen “I have lived with several Zen masters – all of the cats” -Eckhart Tolle– Zen Buddhism holds many truths and philosophies about living and having the best human experience on this planet. However, one philosophy resonates with my soul over any other about awakening. It teaches us that awakening or enlighteningContinue reading “Alphabet soup for the soul vol.2 -“Z””
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Alphabet soup for the soul – “O”
O is for Observe “Observe your thoughts, don’t believe them.” -Eckhart Tolle- Do you ever observe yourself having a conversation in your mind and asking yourself questions? If your mind can observe itself by asking questions, then who or what part of you is doing the observing? Michael Singer talks about this idea beautifully inContinue reading “Alphabet soup for the soul – “O””
Steps to awakening series , step 12 of 12
12. Overwhelming breaths of compassion that release tears (or almost do) as they force their way to the surface This step produces deep wells of emotion that bubble up from inside and explode right out of the throat center. These are mental or physiological imprints from our past. These formations, also called samskaras are storedContinue reading “Steps to awakening series , step 12 of 12”
Steps to awakening series, step 4 of 12
Step 4 – You take responsibility for your life. In short, it means that everything is your fault. You are responsible for your life and your reaction to the circumstances that appear in your life. This is one of the most significant differences between being a victim and a creator. The victim blames everyone andContinue reading “Steps to awakening series, step 4 of 12”
Steps to awakening series, step 1 of 12
the first step of spiritual awakening is that Leaves and Flowers become Brighter and Deeper. Focus is Sharper
Words from Walden 