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Archive for July, 2010
The Emerging Self II
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010We are all grounded in the flowing movement of life itself. Some researchers refer to the non-conceptual self as “ipseity” (i.e. derived from the latin word- “ipse” meaning itself) or “suchness of self”. The “suchness of self” lies veiled beneath our narrative layers of memory, emotional reactivity, and force of habit. It sees through prior […]
Awakening
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010How pervasive is the alluring “pseudo-self” as more and more of us hide behind false fronts? Defend, deny, blame, and rationalize to protect our “pseudo-self” .
Awakening
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010It’s hard to see reality when the world portrays itself only through “storylines”- the narratives have become very difficult to “read” as layers and layers of “half-truths” tell such believable narrations.
Awakening
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010What we may be becoming is resonated collectively… What is this new 21st century ethos? The “mirror effect” of our society is reflecting some troublesome pathology… look deeply and you may see its infectious order.
The Emerging Self
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010We are a work in process that need embrace its own emerging nature. The deepening aspects of our reflective practice is working to develop and strengthen the prefrontal cortex of our brains. Through this 1st person immersion into the interiority of our minds, we are also balancing our regulatory circuitry and restoring our internal measure. […]
Awakening
Monday, July 19th, 2010The art form of awakening to the “dance of the mind”. It is from this movement that the mystery of being unfolds.
Exercise- Meditation for Waking Up
Monday, July 19th, 2010[audio:MM-Waking-Up-Audio.mp3] Transitional states of falling asleep or waking up deepen our capacity for healing. Adapted from “Boundless Healing”~ Tulku Thondup Introduction: There are two pivotal periods of the day when meditation can be especially fruitful- when you are falling asleep and when you are waking up. It is at these times that the mind is […]
Exercise- Meditation for Falling Asleep
Monday, July 19th, 2010[audio:MM-Falling-Asleep-Audio.mp3] Transitional states of falling asleep or waking up deepen our capacity for healing. Adapted from “Boundless Healing”~ Tulku Thondup Introduction: There are two pivotal periods of the day when meditation can be especially fruitful- when you are falling asleep and when you are waking up. It is at these times that the mind is […]
Awakening
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Watching our mind in motion can be a truly revelational experience.
Awakening
Saturday, July 17th, 2010Restoring and sustaining the right “inner measure” may be the key to unlocking physical health and well-being. What is the right proportion?