Recently, in an Applying the Secret class, we were discussing what people had gained
from the class. One woman had an answer that I’d never heard before, but that was
very profound. She said that she most appreciated the realization that she could have distance from her thoughts. She experienced this perspective as having both space between her and her thoughts, and the ability to release unwanted thoughts.
To those of us practicing the Yoga of the Mind Meditation, this may seem obvious but it is a true gift. By realizing you are more than your thoughts, you create space that allows for new thoughts. We could call this seniority to your thoughts.
Here’s a way to begin to experience it: Sit, close your eyes, and breathe easily and
a little deeper than normal. Become aware of your thoughts, watch them come and go
without trying to control or change them in any way. See if you feel a little more silence and peace. If it doesn’t come right away, it will come in time. Enjoy.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Why don't I get what I want?
As more and more people are learning about the law of attraction, we are all collectively
learning to apply this metaphysical principle in our own unique ways. Part of learning
is exploring – finding what does and does not work. What I share in my classes,
is what I’ve learned, not as an ultimate truth, but as an insight that students
can use in finding their own inspiring path.
A common complaint and mis-understanding I’ve seen is this: “I decided what
my goal is and I’ve focused on it intently, with positive feeling. And it hasn’t happened.
Isn’t that all I’m supposed to do? What am I doing wrong?”
There are several factors that can account for this. Let’s assume your goal is one with which you are fully aligned and you have cleared the deeper parts of you of contrary, sabotaging emotions while bringing in higher and higher levels of positive feelings.
Then what you are doing is denying the inspired action that wants to flow through you.
This inspired action may be just shifting your viewpoint to see an opportunity that is already there or it could involved a series of steps which involve a lot of action
on your part.
Even if it involves extensive action, there will be a wave of inspired energy to
make that activity seem easy. When you are in this creative energy, time flies by and all necessary elements and support flock to you. This is truly a spiritual experience regardless of what area of life the goal is in.
It is the focus of my teaching to show you how to be in this creative, intuitive, and inspired flow. It is a wonderful experience that I invite you all to explore.
learning to apply this metaphysical principle in our own unique ways. Part of learning
is exploring – finding what does and does not work. What I share in my classes,
is what I’ve learned, not as an ultimate truth, but as an insight that students
can use in finding their own inspiring path.
A common complaint and mis-understanding I’ve seen is this: “I decided what
my goal is and I’ve focused on it intently, with positive feeling. And it hasn’t happened.
Isn’t that all I’m supposed to do? What am I doing wrong?”
There are several factors that can account for this. Let’s assume your goal is one with which you are fully aligned and you have cleared the deeper parts of you of contrary, sabotaging emotions while bringing in higher and higher levels of positive feelings.
Then what you are doing is denying the inspired action that wants to flow through you.
This inspired action may be just shifting your viewpoint to see an opportunity that is already there or it could involved a series of steps which involve a lot of action
on your part.
Even if it involves extensive action, there will be a wave of inspired energy to
make that activity seem easy. When you are in this creative energy, time flies by and all necessary elements and support flock to you. This is truly a spiritual experience regardless of what area of life the goal is in.
It is the focus of my teaching to show you how to be in this creative, intuitive, and inspired flow. It is a wonderful experience that I invite you all to explore.
Making a Better World
Newsletter August 2007
Making a Better World
I grew up in the 60’s and early 70’s. During that time, there was a lot of emphasis
among young people about making the world a better place through political change.
There was a lot of idealism and many people believed in utopian possibilities.
During the 80’s, most of us concentrated on our careers – much of the idealism faded.
Last Thursday, I went to an event called GreenScene - a fundraiser for Colorado Environmental Coalition, which has existed since 1965, and which I joined that night.
This event prompted some of the thoughts below.
We, as humanity, already have many, many partial and complete solutions to many of our
problems. Regarding the environment, watch dvd’s like “Who Killed the Electric Car?”
and “Free Energy: Race to Zero Point”. Even if the many constructive alternatives are
only partially as good as presented, the combination of them should be enough to make a radical difference.
Another example, in talking several hundred meditation practitioners over many years
most report the eliminating illegal drug use from their lives after starting
meditation. They say that they just lost their desire to get high. If national demand for
illegal drugs could be reduced even by a percentage, it would greatly benefit
our society. Doesn’t decreased demand seem like a more productive strategy than
just increased enforcement, etc?
So why aren’t more of these alternatives implemented?
Fear and resistance to change are two big reasons. Many other reasons can be traced back
to these.
Recently saw a local comedian who calls himself Hippy Man. Among his humorous solutions to our many problems was this, “It’s obvious that the
oil companies are not going to roll out any alternative fuels until we actually run out
of petroleum. So I have 6 SUV engines up on blocks – all running full speed 24/7. I’m
doing my part to bring about change, what are you doing?”
What I am doing is teaching meditation, intuition and healing. These are all about
each student clearing their own fear and resistance to positive change. There are
thousands of other people teaching all kinds of ways to do this as well. Collectively,
we are beginning to create an environment where courage and embracing positive
change are the norm. Bit by bit, one by one, we are each creating our own vision of
Heaven on Earth.
1% of your time spent meditating daily can reap huge benefits. That’s 14 minutes and 24 seconds. You can begin to clear yourself of stress, worry, self-doubt and fear. You can
enhance positive qualities such as appreciation and courage. Meditation synchronizes
both halves of the brain, and thus brings more creativity (right brain) to our typically
over-used analytical side (left brain).
Mediation is also the first step in greatly strengthening your intuition. Greater intuition
is invaluable to me in my life. It helps guide me to follow my inspired thoughts and
positively transform my experience. For me that means, earning more money than I ever
have in my life doing something I love, living with someone I deeply love, better health,
and living in an inspired intuitive flow that is almost magical .
In August, there are six remaining times in August, that you can learn this meditation for free: August 8th and 22nd from 5:10-5:40 at Progressive Health Center, 701 E. Hampden,
August 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 7-8, at the Westridge Rec Center, Highlands Ranch
and August 20th 6-7pm at my Yoga of the Mind Office, 8 E 1st Ave #103, Denver, CO
If none of these work, I have a great professionally recorded CD that I made
that will teach you everything you need to know to get started. It costs $17,
including tax and shipping. To order go to www.yogaofthemind.com
Making a Better World
I grew up in the 60’s and early 70’s. During that time, there was a lot of emphasis
among young people about making the world a better place through political change.
There was a lot of idealism and many people believed in utopian possibilities.
During the 80’s, most of us concentrated on our careers – much of the idealism faded.
Last Thursday, I went to an event called GreenScene - a fundraiser for Colorado Environmental Coalition, which has existed since 1965, and which I joined that night.
This event prompted some of the thoughts below.
We, as humanity, already have many, many partial and complete solutions to many of our
problems. Regarding the environment, watch dvd’s like “Who Killed the Electric Car?”
and “Free Energy: Race to Zero Point”. Even if the many constructive alternatives are
only partially as good as presented, the combination of them should be enough to make a radical difference.
Another example, in talking several hundred meditation practitioners over many years
most report the eliminating illegal drug use from their lives after starting
meditation. They say that they just lost their desire to get high. If national demand for
illegal drugs could be reduced even by a percentage, it would greatly benefit
our society. Doesn’t decreased demand seem like a more productive strategy than
just increased enforcement, etc?
So why aren’t more of these alternatives implemented?
Fear and resistance to change are two big reasons. Many other reasons can be traced back
to these.
Recently saw a local comedian who calls himself Hippy Man. Among his humorous solutions to our many problems was this, “It’s obvious that the
oil companies are not going to roll out any alternative fuels until we actually run out
of petroleum. So I have 6 SUV engines up on blocks – all running full speed 24/7. I’m
doing my part to bring about change, what are you doing?”
What I am doing is teaching meditation, intuition and healing. These are all about
each student clearing their own fear and resistance to positive change. There are
thousands of other people teaching all kinds of ways to do this as well. Collectively,
we are beginning to create an environment where courage and embracing positive
change are the norm. Bit by bit, one by one, we are each creating our own vision of
Heaven on Earth.
1% of your time spent meditating daily can reap huge benefits. That’s 14 minutes and 24 seconds. You can begin to clear yourself of stress, worry, self-doubt and fear. You can
enhance positive qualities such as appreciation and courage. Meditation synchronizes
both halves of the brain, and thus brings more creativity (right brain) to our typically
over-used analytical side (left brain).
Mediation is also the first step in greatly strengthening your intuition. Greater intuition
is invaluable to me in my life. It helps guide me to follow my inspired thoughts and
positively transform my experience. For me that means, earning more money than I ever
have in my life doing something I love, living with someone I deeply love, better health,
and living in an inspired intuitive flow that is almost magical .
In August, there are six remaining times in August, that you can learn this meditation for free: August 8th and 22nd from 5:10-5:40 at Progressive Health Center, 701 E. Hampden,
August 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 7-8, at the Westridge Rec Center, Highlands Ranch
and August 20th 6-7pm at my Yoga of the Mind Office, 8 E 1st Ave #103, Denver, CO
If none of these work, I have a great professionally recorded CD that I made
that will teach you everything you need to know to get started. It costs $17,
including tax and shipping. To order go to www.yogaofthemind.com
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