"It is the relaxed focusing of our attention, to where our attention and its object disappear, that makes our moment by moment experiencing vibrant. Scatteredness is the enemy of this experience." This is done using the breath as the center of focus.In essence, this is the beginning, the path, and the end of the journey.
Author: realityisdharma
Present space, present moment.
If there is one thing we all can do for our mental and emotional health and for ourselves .... each and every moment: Pay full attention to this present physical activity. Right here and right now. Just stay in the present physical moment.Pay attention to what is actually in the room (space)... if it isn't… Continue reading Present space, present moment.
Relation between Individual and Society
Article from Scientific Research excerpt: "The term “society” means relationships social beings, men, express their nature by creating and re-creating an organization which guides and controls their behaviour in myriad ways. Society liberates and limits the activities of men and it is a necessary condition of every human being and need to fulfillment of life.… Continue reading Relation between Individual and Society
One Life?
We struggle with this because we are aware of being a separate temporal entity. We make narratives to make us feel better. In the end, we should not waste this one life thinking about, or putting things off for a next life. Reality is, yes, one life..... then back to the ocean that created our… Continue reading One Life?
Literalism as a Fixation
Literalism is a problem exists in all religious and ideological beliefs. Literalism (the refusal to recognize nuance in the books they hold in blind respect) breeds extremist attitudes. Resolving this issue is a case of growing mentally and emotionally past the black and white fixation thinking of a teenager. Reality is far more colourful than… Continue reading Literalism as a Fixation
Fixations are the enemy of Clear Thinking
The presence of extremism is our tangible enemy, because it is a symptom of mental fixation. "Fixations of EVERY kind are harmful to the Human mind." We cannot see clearly when our mind is fixated on things.
Clear Thinking in our Daily Life
Clear thinking means that a person has the ability to parse the literal from the metaphorical, and see clearly the difference between the antiquated thinking and enlightenment thinking. It also means that they can experience the positive points and benefits of their beliefs. Our healthy inner life naturally calls us to acknowledge the existence of… Continue reading Clear Thinking in our Daily Life
Living with a Strong Core
Just as we have to exercise our core body muscles, in order to not have our muscles atrophy, we need to exercise our mind, and have a daily practice that eliminates mental and emotional scatteredness in order to experience inner strength. Living each day from a strong core brings focus and a sense of satisfaction… Continue reading Living with a Strong Core
Pythagoras – 570–490 BCE
: Birth: Born on the island of Samos, off the coast of modern Turkey Migration: Emigrated to Croton in southern Italy at the age of 40 Death: Died in Metapontum, in modern-day Italy, around 500–490 BCE Immortality of Souls, Transmigration of souls,Geometric Perfection of Reality and Natural Numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1N3N4cgHaM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgR6YrJDUR8
An Important Note – Not a Popular Note, but an Important One
Regarding Sexuality and Religious Leaders The main issue regarding religious folks attitude towards their leaders, is that they believe that sexual appetite is somehow diminished as the leaders climb the spiritual ladder. All religions have predators running freely because of this way of putting their leaders on a pedestal, as the leaders can take advantage… Continue reading An Important Note – Not a Popular Note, but an Important One