How to take a break?

August 4, 2009 at 7:02 pm (Wellness, Zen)
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In the past would I would take my head and stick it in a project.  Consumed with my effort judging if weakness could break my spirit.  This type of attitude I gained from sport.  Sport gives one the knowledge of effort and lack of effort.  Never accepting defeat win or die.

This form of thinking can be detrimental without balance.  Life does not run on a stadium clock.  Stress anxiety are a few physical illnesses one may encounter with the do or die attitude.  In the west our approach of take no prisoners creates….

I am taking a break from writing this post right now.

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The Path of the Dragon

June 22, 2009 at 12:29 pm (Buddhism, Christianity, Dao, Lao-tzu, Religion, daoism)
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“Even if you don’t know what you should be doing

or what your mission is, you need to practice creating that vision anyway.

–Dr. Wayne Dyer

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If weeds are present, the feet struggle for direction. A clear and pristine garden, void of debris and obstruction yields the best harvest. Obstacles delay self-discovery, wasted motions and affairs dim the light of truth.

Toll away at removing matters that create doubt and self-judgment. Vigilant as the Eagle, which watches its prey from above, be likewise attentive and focused, not losing sight of the unknown.

Uproot doubt with practice and repetition, speaking daily mantra of confidence and faith. Thanking God for what comes ahead, eliminating all acts of self-righteousness. Practice humility in everything, see greatness in everyone.

Stay above negatives, its energy steals strength from the Dragon. Give thanks to Tao, for it ask nothing and gives everything. The Way guides, below surface, to the immortal, the all-powerful changing worlds and heavens.

Lay in rest, your garden revels itself, in its own time. Clean your heart and soon you manifest nothing and gain everything. Give your harvest away and the Dragon files…

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Fasting

June 15, 2009 at 4:57 pm (Buddhism, Self-improvement, Spirituality, Taoism)
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“Lao Tzu instructs that you must be empty in order to become fill, for attachments keep you so restricted that nothing can enter your already-filled self.”—Dr. Dwyer

To start a life anew, one needs to vanish long held beliefs and attachments that hold creativity to low energy.  If the mind is rooted in ego-centered thoughts, a new you will never manifest.

Fasting is a great way to begin a discipline of self-discovery, new thoughts and beliefs.

When one fast, its done not to deny pleasure, but to become intense in spirit by eliminating for a brief moment an activity.  Some fast in speech, not talking for a certain amount of time or altering diet, refraining from food.

It has been discover by fasting, we are able to concentrate on spiritual disciplines we wish to strengthen.  Fasting is not about denial, but invitation, greetings to a new a new way of seeing things or thinking.

It should not be painful, but pleasurable, a feeling of empowerment that you wish to revisit several times a year.

Fasting, a technique of spiritual empowerment requires a willing partner.  Discover who you are by going inside and discovering your true being, creating room for a new bottle to be filled.

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