In the midst of my anxiety or anger, Find a quiet place Ask deeply what is going on Let it all pour out like i am a best friend listening. Finished? Is it true false or exaggerated? Let the answer be clear. Am I willing to let this whole story go? Drop it (Arm goes… Continue reading Self-Inquiry – Quick 123
Category: Self Inquiry
Self Inquiry – the why and the how of this practice
The negative inner reactions to life circumstances and people that we try to deal with every day, are due to our way of seeing the world around us. These are built up storylines that we have come to repeat to ourselves over and over, ruminating on them.... finding and strengthening excuses for our attitude towards… Continue reading Self Inquiry – the why and the how of this practice
Basic Self-Inquiry Method
Here is a very specific self- inquiry practice for those who might be interested. i have mentioned this in other posts, but this is short and to the point.....Just would like to say that this is how i learned to resolve deep hurt once and for all, instead of continuing to ruminate on it..... (basic… Continue reading Basic Self-Inquiry Method
Self-Inquiry – the De-constructor of our mental “Blah Blah Blah” – from the teachings of Gary Weber
Was reading an article about how some folks who practice "mindfulness" techniques actually end up having their "inner dialogue" getting louder and louder instead of quieting down, and having that "blah blah blah" get them down...... all those negative thoughts that "just won't shut off".(How in the world can we shut that damned thing off!)Gary… Continue reading Self-Inquiry – the De-constructor of our mental “Blah Blah Blah” – from the teachings of Gary Weber
Be Present….. Attention Attention Attention
Be present..... be here, on the head of the moment..... be fully aware of the present surroundings and how they are flowing by.... don't need to make a bunch of assumptions.... don't need to reflect on what is happening.... there is always something new and wonderful occurring.... pay attention to what IS.... rely on your… Continue reading Be Present….. Attention Attention Attention
Balance … Lack of Balance
i keep reminding myself...... of the importance of balance.... Balance stems from a sense of completeness, leading to a healthy mind. Life's circumstances cannot ever provide us with balance, or a sense of completeness. Balance comes after we learn how to deal with all our inner boogeymen, and realize that we are born with "inner… Continue reading Balance … Lack of Balance
“Always Be Doing The Task At Hand” – (the answer to procrastination)
A few notes on life, and how they came together in a realization.......... A while back, i wrote a note to myself in big letters and stuck it on the wall..... it said "Always Be Doing The Task At Hand". One of my favorite aunties had told me once that her biggest difficulty in life… Continue reading “Always Be Doing The Task At Hand” – (the answer to procrastination)
Walk Freely with no heavy load
If i am walking freely, with no heavy load, it is because i have chosen or decided to do so, and have diligently dealt with the hindrances to walking freely. If i am walking with a heavy load, it is because i have chosen or decided to do so, and have allowed the hindrances to… Continue reading Walk Freely with no heavy load
Listening to our Inner Therapist
Listening to our Inner Therapist "Just as our body has a system which knows how to fight off sickness and intruders, we are all born with an inner guide or system which has the ability to self-correct our sense of "home"." (vs. lostness) It seems that our DNA physical bodies set of tools includes a… Continue reading Listening to our Inner Therapist
Live Life Free of the Suffering of “Mind Chatter”
It IS possible to live life free of all that constant "Blah Blah Blah" of self-referential "I/Me/My" mental chattering. It is possible to live a life free of that. No. 1 - fully realize that all the problems "I" chew on, do NOT have a hold on me. (they are like ice cubes which can… Continue reading Live Life Free of the Suffering of “Mind Chatter”
Reality is Dharma 