They say the eyes are the window of the soul. So, when you take the time to look the people you come across in life (the checkout girl, the postman etc...) ask, "Are you in there?"
By opening yourself to the inner person, you acknowledge their individuality. You put yourself in a position to accept their gift of being. If you continue on your life with a closed and guarded attitude, you miss the gifts offered to you by the universe.
So next time you have a chance, really look. Your life will be richer for it.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The Goal
In yoga they say the goal is elusive. What they mean is that you may think the goal is to achieve perfection in a pose but there is not such thing. Once you have aligned your hips, you must move onto your inner groins, then you must address your breath and so it goes in an endless cycle of minutia adjustments.
Because you will never be able to attain your goal--it is best to enjoy the journey. Embrace the journey and struggle. I think this is applicable to all goals in life. You may think your goal is to make money, get married, etc...but there is always more. If we honor the journeys in life, we appreciate the moment. The goal is elusive but the journey is very real.
Because you will never be able to attain your goal--it is best to enjoy the journey. Embrace the journey and struggle. I think this is applicable to all goals in life. You may think your goal is to make money, get married, etc...but there is always more. If we honor the journeys in life, we appreciate the moment. The goal is elusive but the journey is very real.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Infinite Freedom
What is infinite freedom? Is it possible?
I have thought a lot about it and decided on a physical level it is not. Our freedom of movement is restricted by our range of motion. Our social freedom is restricted by our friends and community. Usually, we willing give up some personal freedom to be part of a larger network: family unit, town, country. There is a trade off.
The only place where no one can restrict us is our minds. In our minds we can go forward without fear, repression, obligation. Our great cerebral cortex is a galaxy of neurons. Our thoughts can bounce, travel, grow. I think the best time to do this is just after waking or just before falling asleep. It is a pleasant segue way into the dream world.
Enjoy your infinite freedom and don't forget to indulge.
I have thought a lot about it and decided on a physical level it is not. Our freedom of movement is restricted by our range of motion. Our social freedom is restricted by our friends and community. Usually, we willing give up some personal freedom to be part of a larger network: family unit, town, country. There is a trade off.
The only place where no one can restrict us is our minds. In our minds we can go forward without fear, repression, obligation. Our great cerebral cortex is a galaxy of neurons. Our thoughts can bounce, travel, grow. I think the best time to do this is just after waking or just before falling asleep. It is a pleasant segue way into the dream world.
Enjoy your infinite freedom and don't forget to indulge.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
A View Within
It is so rare that we take the time to close our eyes and look within. Yet, when we look within we are privy to the most beautiful and imaginative views. Why is it than that we also look out?
When we see ugliness and filth we think this must be the way the world is. Yet if we look in and see beauty, perhaps we will be more likely spread kindness and beauty like seeds. Looking in can be done anytime, anywhere. You can see the view within while you sit in traffic and you know what? It will definitely feed your soul and set you on a better road!
When we see ugliness and filth we think this must be the way the world is. Yet if we look in and see beauty, perhaps we will be more likely spread kindness and beauty like seeds. Looking in can be done anytime, anywhere. You can see the view within while you sit in traffic and you know what? It will definitely feed your soul and set you on a better road!
Monday, January 28, 2008
A None-Prayer
Today in yoga, I learned a none-prayer. It is a simple and beautiful closure that one can do any time.
Cross your hands, touch your thumbs to your forehead, "Remember positive thoughts."
Touch your thumbs to your mouth, "Remember kind words."
Touch your thumbs to your heart, "Remember good intentions."
Cross your hands, touch your thumbs to your forehead, "Remember positive thoughts."
Touch your thumbs to your mouth, "Remember kind words."
Touch your thumbs to your heart, "Remember good intentions."
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Irritability
What is irritability? Yesterday I was irritable for no apparent reason. I really gave this some thought. I felt guilty for my feelings.
I have concluded that irritability is a heightened sensory state. (Think about when you irritate your skin by excessive rubbing.) I cloistered myself away from my family in my room. I piled blankets on my bed and read in a quiet environment. I assume the origin of this heightened state was hormonal but I could be wrong. I do, however, find the thought of limiting contact with others and limiting stimulus to be helpful guidelines.
Maybe our irritable moments are times we don't examine ourselves but merely be one with our environment. We breathe and leave as few ripples on the surface as possible. It's OK to be quiet in a busy world.
I have concluded that irritability is a heightened sensory state. (Think about when you irritate your skin by excessive rubbing.) I cloistered myself away from my family in my room. I piled blankets on my bed and read in a quiet environment. I assume the origin of this heightened state was hormonal but I could be wrong. I do, however, find the thought of limiting contact with others and limiting stimulus to be helpful guidelines.
Maybe our irritable moments are times we don't examine ourselves but merely be one with our environment. We breathe and leave as few ripples on the surface as possible. It's OK to be quiet in a busy world.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
A Chinese Proverb
A Chinese farmer has a stallion. One day the stallion runs away. The village people come to him and say, "Ah, such bad luck!"
The farmer shrugs, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
A few days later the stallion returns with three mares. The village people come to him and say, "Ah, such good luck!"
The farmer shrugs, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
The next week the farmer's son breaks his leg taming the wild mares. The village people come to him and say, "Ah, such bad luck!"
The farmer shrugs, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
A month later the Chinese army comes and demands all the young men soldier age. The farmer's son does not have to go because of his leg. The village people come to him and say, "Ah, such good luck!"
The farmer shrugs, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
And so it goes...
The farmer shrugs, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
A few days later the stallion returns with three mares. The village people come to him and say, "Ah, such good luck!"
The farmer shrugs, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
The next week the farmer's son breaks his leg taming the wild mares. The village people come to him and say, "Ah, such bad luck!"
The farmer shrugs, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
A month later the Chinese army comes and demands all the young men soldier age. The farmer's son does not have to go because of his leg. The village people come to him and say, "Ah, such good luck!"
The farmer shrugs, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
And so it goes...
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