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”
Category: Self Inquiry
Our Ethical Creed in Extenuating Circumstances
So the topic of social constructs of race and gender seems to have risen to the surface, in relating to our decision making process. Perhaps a question might be framed this way: "Will i live by my espoused ethical standards (values) in this specific situation, or are there "extenuating circumstances" which allow me to excuse… Continue reading Our Ethical Creed in Extenuating Circumstances
The Exit Door from Suffering – Emotional Reactions
" How many of our self-defeating and escapist practices are due to our inability to live life without "getting caught in a spiders web" of emotional reactions? " "It is our emotional REACTION to situations which makes us suffer. We CAN find a way out... a way to let go of that reaction, and when… Continue reading The Exit Door from Suffering – Emotional Reactions
Self – Inquiry & Tension Knots – Dealing with the Roots of Tension and Hypertension
Dealing with the Roots of Tension and Hypertension This is a suggested method of untangling the body feelings and pent up emotions that sometimes form “tension knots” somewhere in the body. When these "tension knots" build up or pile up, IMHO , they can morph into hypertension . ....... This is in no way meant… Continue reading Self – Inquiry & Tension Knots – Dealing with the Roots of Tension and Hypertension
Don’t hold onto shit……
We humans like to hold onto shit........ Our mind is like a frogs tongue, sticking to things and not letting go. News Flash: It is possible for the mind to let things pass without sticking to them. The more we let time.... and its potential shit (and its potential joy as well) .....… Continue reading Don’t hold onto shit……
“I” “Me” My” – Self-Defensiveness
Today, i am noting the subject of how "i" deal with "my emotional reactions" to others. Watching my own self-defensiveness in a situation is a great litmus test for whether or not the "small me" is being dealt with (it is a sneaky little bugger, which pops out at the most interesting times!). From what… Continue reading “I” “Me” My” – Self-Defensiveness
Gary Weber – Self- Inquiry Methods
This video discusses the practice of Self Inquiry as taught by Gary Weber, in a dialogue with Rich Doyle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofUKFbjnx0Q About Gary Weber - http://happiness-beyond-thought.com/legacy/ Gary Webers videos can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/user/gudakesha7/videos Garys Webers website : Happiness Beyond Thought - http://happiness-beyond-thought.com/ Ramana Maharshi, Gary's "mentor". http://www.ramana-maharshi.org
Upon Receiving My Rakusu
When we trust our original nature to not trick us. We can relax, we can trust, we can Just Sit. If we think that there is evil in the universe, we cannot relax, we cannot trust. Just Sitting is a struggle. There is resistance. Jump into that sense of evil, and see if it does… Continue reading Upon Receiving My Rakusu
Assumptions – Part 2
So..... assumptions..... Well, I guess you know that a lot of the "assumptions" I have are based on my own "self-discovery research", and on watching the world around me..... Regarding the christian point of view towards assumptions or beliefs, I would rather find spiritual truths from the bible based on my experience, than do the… Continue reading Assumptions – Part 2
Relationships : Life and Blame
Buddhism says that all of our life's content.... its good things and its bad things, are due to our own doing..... growing out as fruit from our actions. Not other persons actions.............. Not external situations............. Our own actions.... Then there is Relationships................ In two persons life together... in their relationship, who can remember the… Continue reading Relationships : Life and Blame
Reality is Dharma 