So many times during the day, during our every day life we attach to objects, people, words said or unsaid. How do we let go of these feelings of attachment. How do we free ourselves so our energy is liberated so that we are a more fully present individual in our own lives?
One way is to develop a meditation practice that teaches us detachment or more correctly non-attachment. As we develop the muscles of our psychological resilience (the only way we can do this is by having challenges), we teach our selves to react less and less. The only way to get to this point is to practice every day letting go. It is too difficult to learn new practices when we are intensely involved in circumstances that trigger reactions. That is why some form of mindfulness based mediation is very useful to develop the muscle of resilience.
When we practice in non stimulating environments we can develop a thing that the Buddhists call equanimity. It is much easier to develop this when we make a commitment to practice every day.
If you are interested in furthering your skills you will find a free downloadable mp3 on the forum that I host Feng Shui Australia - go to http://groups.google.com.au/group/feng-shui-australia you will need to log in (or join before you log in). This is a public service. You are welcome to travel with me on this journey of life.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
letting go
So many times during the day, during our every day life we attach to objects, people, words said or unsaid. How do we let go of these feelings of attachment. How do we free ourselves so our energy is liberated so that we are a more fully present individual in our own lives?
One way is to develop a meditation practice that teaches us detachment or more correctly non-attachment. As we develop the muscles of our psychological resilience (the only way we can do this is by having challenges), we teach our selves to react less and less. The only way to get to this point is to practice every day letting go. It is too difficult to learn new practices when we are intensely involved in circumstances that trigger reactions. That is why some form of mindfulness based mediation is very useful to develop the muscle of resilience.
When we practice in non stimulating environments we can develop a thing that the Buddhists call equanimity. It is much easier to develop this when we make a commitment to practice every day.
If you are interested in furthering your skills you will find a free downloadable mp3 on the forum that I host Feng Shui Australia - go to http://groups.google.com.au/group/feng-shui-australia you will need to log in (or join before you log in). This is a public service. You are welcome to travel with me on this journey of life.
One way is to develop a meditation practice that teaches us detachment or more correctly non-attachment. As we develop the muscles of our psychological resilience (the only way we can do this is by having challenges), we teach our selves to react less and less. The only way to get to this point is to practice every day letting go. It is too difficult to learn new practices when we are intensely involved in circumstances that trigger reactions. That is why some form of mindfulness based mediation is very useful to develop the muscle of resilience.
When we practice in non stimulating environments we can develop a thing that the Buddhists call equanimity. It is much easier to develop this when we make a commitment to practice every day.
If you are interested in furthering your skills you will find a free downloadable mp3 on the forum that I host Feng Shui Australia - go to http://groups.google.com.au/group/feng-shui-australia you will need to log in (or join before you log in). This is a public service. You are welcome to travel with me on this journey of life.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
responsibility for our actions
Today is a good day to talk about personal responsibility.
How we choose to accept responsibility for all our actions at all times.
Do we at times seek to blame someone else for our thoughts or actions. Do we say stuff like - you make me so angry when you eat like that. Or I just hate it when you pick your teeth with your pocket knife!
When we accept responsibility for all feelings, sensations and thoughts that arise in our own minds and bodies the closer we can come to being really grown up.
Wouldn't that feel just so nice? To feel grown up, to not always be searching for ways to 'know' that this course of action or that course of action is the right course of action now. So often we are caught up in our thoughts about what mature, wise and sensible people do that we cannot develop our own authentic sense of self. This is so linked to becoming responsible for all thoughts actions and word. So often we are so busy that we do not think or spend time reviewing our day, giving thanks for all the things that have arisen whether they are easy or tough.
Monday and Tuesday I had one of those 'flows' that felt so fabulous, but then I found myself being cranky with people around me. I snapped at my daughter several times - just spoke too severely to her when she expressed a vigorous opinion about something. So I had got caught up with the pleasure of the 2 previous days and lost my equanimity so that the 'other' less savoury or satisfactory feelings poked their heads up to be experienced too.
It is time for me to get back into my mindfulness mediation because it is when we practice daily in the safe and secure environment of our own homes that we can train ourselves in equanimity so when difficulties arise we are able to adapt and become more aware early that we are cranky or being difficult ourselves.
I trust that you all are developing your own hearts and own happiness.
Lots of love
vicki
How we choose to accept responsibility for all our actions at all times.
Do we at times seek to blame someone else for our thoughts or actions. Do we say stuff like - you make me so angry when you eat like that. Or I just hate it when you pick your teeth with your pocket knife!
When we accept responsibility for all feelings, sensations and thoughts that arise in our own minds and bodies the closer we can come to being really grown up.
Wouldn't that feel just so nice? To feel grown up, to not always be searching for ways to 'know' that this course of action or that course of action is the right course of action now. So often we are caught up in our thoughts about what mature, wise and sensible people do that we cannot develop our own authentic sense of self. This is so linked to becoming responsible for all thoughts actions and word. So often we are so busy that we do not think or spend time reviewing our day, giving thanks for all the things that have arisen whether they are easy or tough.
Monday and Tuesday I had one of those 'flows' that felt so fabulous, but then I found myself being cranky with people around me. I snapped at my daughter several times - just spoke too severely to her when she expressed a vigorous opinion about something. So I had got caught up with the pleasure of the 2 previous days and lost my equanimity so that the 'other' less savoury or satisfactory feelings poked their heads up to be experienced too.
It is time for me to get back into my mindfulness mediation because it is when we practice daily in the safe and secure environment of our own homes that we can train ourselves in equanimity so when difficulties arise we are able to adapt and become more aware early that we are cranky or being difficult ourselves.
I trust that you all are developing your own hearts and own happiness.
Lots of love
vicki
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
the centre of the universe
As I sit at my computer today I am drawn to reflect on the nature of my fingers. They are commanded by my brain to do the things I want. I have learned to touch type so I can close my eyes and type and let the stream of consciousness just flow.
Often we think that we must watch everything so that we can 'get it right'. What would it feel like if you could turn off that hyper vigilance for a little moment?
When we slow our attention to reflect on the one still point in our consciousness we give time for the soul to emerge.
When the soul emerges we have time to catch a glimpse of our life's purpose.
Our life's purpose is our soul being expressed through our every action.
Usually we make ourselves so busy each day that we do not spend even one moment with our eyes closed when we are awake - we need to keep an eye on everything.
Now take that moment. Close your eyes, breath in through your nostrils, feel the air moving across the skin below your nostrils and a little inside the nose.
Feel the temperature of the air as it moves backwards and forwards across your skin.
Now feel the particles of air, just imagine it, if you are unable to feel it, just allow your breath to move backwards and forwards across the surface of your skin.
Now take yourself deep into your skin, see if you can feel any sensations under your skin.
Allow these thoughts to arise - "I am allowing the centre of the universe to arise in this moment.
I am not commanding or directing anything, the centre of the universe is arising and is fully present in my skin, in my breath".
Just allow it to arise and retreat as is its nature.
Now - thank the universe for this moment of reflection - go now to your daily tasks and remember to close your eyes every hour and allow the centre of the universe to arise under your skin, in your skin, in your breath, in your consciousness.
thank you
love and gratitude
vicki s
For mp3 guided visualisations visit the google forum - feng shui australia.
Often we think that we must watch everything so that we can 'get it right'. What would it feel like if you could turn off that hyper vigilance for a little moment?
When we slow our attention to reflect on the one still point in our consciousness we give time for the soul to emerge.
When the soul emerges we have time to catch a glimpse of our life's purpose.
Our life's purpose is our soul being expressed through our every action.
Usually we make ourselves so busy each day that we do not spend even one moment with our eyes closed when we are awake - we need to keep an eye on everything.
Now take that moment. Close your eyes, breath in through your nostrils, feel the air moving across the skin below your nostrils and a little inside the nose.
Feel the temperature of the air as it moves backwards and forwards across your skin.
Now feel the particles of air, just imagine it, if you are unable to feel it, just allow your breath to move backwards and forwards across the surface of your skin.
Now take yourself deep into your skin, see if you can feel any sensations under your skin.
Allow these thoughts to arise - "I am allowing the centre of the universe to arise in this moment.
I am not commanding or directing anything, the centre of the universe is arising and is fully present in my skin, in my breath".
Just allow it to arise and retreat as is its nature.
Now - thank the universe for this moment of reflection - go now to your daily tasks and remember to close your eyes every hour and allow the centre of the universe to arise under your skin, in your skin, in your breath, in your consciousness.
thank you
love and gratitude
vicki s
For mp3 guided visualisations visit the google forum - feng shui australia.
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