My understanding (and experiencing) is that the brain has two modes. One is the Default Mode Network. This mode is also called the rumination mode, which builds narratives and continuously cycles thru them, causing the mind to fixate more and more on those narratives. (The media feeds this mode!) The other mode is the Task… Continue reading The place of mental and emotional freedom
Category: Journey to WHoleness
What are you needing in this present moment in order to be Whole?
Given that our minds attention is always running from one thing to the next, and our sense of need or satisfaction along with it, can we say "this moment is perfect" or "every flowing moment is perfect"? If there is a sense of "i need something in order for this moment to be perfect", then… Continue reading What are you needing in this present moment in order to be Whole?
What book is the best book to understand ourselves?
In Zen, a potential student comes to a zendo, and asks if they can participate. The proper teacher bows, and points at a place in the zendo for that person to sit and a zafu to sit on, and they show them how to sit properly, giving them their best tools to begin their journey… Continue reading What book is the best book to understand ourselves?
Our Inner Life – what do we need?
Church is a great social place to learn good values, and meet others with similar views. On the other hand, folks have been told that they NEED to go to church, and the the church has secrets that you need to know, that only they can tell you.... and that you NEED church to experience… Continue reading Our Inner Life – what do we need?
The Worldview of the antlike miniscule “me” experienced by this person: For what it is worth
i am making a "faith statement" here.It is what it is.It may help someone else, but should only help, in that the person reading would double down in their diligence to experience THEIR kaleidoscope life to the fullest.As far as i know, we only have this one physical life to do that in.Anything else is… Continue reading The Worldview of the antlike miniscule “me” experienced by this person: For what it is worth
Extremism vs. World Peace
"Until we learn that this one awesome, experience-able, but beyond human comprehension Reality, viewed from myriad perspectives, is what we are ALL pointing at, we will suffer from the extremist divisions we have faced throughout history." Everyone should have their own views. That is very healthy to use ones own 5 sense and mind, to… Continue reading Extremism vs. World Peace
Daily Practices
Daily Practices such as chanting, reciting sacred texts, prayer, "worship", bowing down in humility, yoga, taking time for a daily quiet time such as meditation, the lighting of candles and incense, all can reconnect us to our inner wisdom guide. The urge to do so, found in all cultures of the world, is the inborn… Continue reading Daily Practices
The diversion from our Inner Fullness……. is Neediness
Neediness is the mind being hungry for an object. Neediness.... the single most dangerous diversion from our inner balance. Sneaky little devil that it is....... Neediness is not associated with our 5 senses, although it tricks us into thinking it is. Neediness is the mind being hungry for an object. And how do we not… Continue reading The diversion from our Inner Fullness……. is Neediness
Blaming Religion – a new fad
Many folks thrive on pointing the finger at things outside themselves...... in all directions except for where the problem really lies....... a favorite blaming place is religion......Quite frankly, organized religion is just filling an emptiness that folks feel when we have lost the inner sense of fullness. Pointing the finger of "who dunnit first" is… Continue reading Blaming Religion – a new fad
Faith is……..
"Faith is the bridge which carries us through moments of despair"When the light at the other end of the tunnel has not yet appeared, and there seems to be nothing but darkness........ realizing that "all things must pass".... realizing that "this darkness is simply a cloud floating past in the sky"...... this is faith.In the… Continue reading Faith is……..
Reality is Dharma 