Category: motivation
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Video: Conscious Awareness and the Nature of Illusion
Redefining illusion There are two reoccurring themes referenced in this video. First, you are not your thoughts and emotions. You are the one that witnesses the thoughts and emotions. Second, there is an illusory quality to reality as we experience it. Orgyen Chowang makes a subtle yet profound point regarding illusion which I have often…
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A Simple, Basic Mindfulness Practice: The ABCs of Letting Go
Early on one of the most important things that we can learn to do is to become less reactive. Part of doing this involves learning to stand up to the ego and say, No. This basic mindfulness practice can help us to begin doing just that. We can start to ask ourselves, as often as…
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No-Mind: Understanding Is A Flow
In today’s video and discussion we will touch upon the concept of no-mind. In doing so we will further see how many of the concepts that we are speaking of overlap and inform each other. The quote in the video refers to the concept of I Am, or our true identity, our true nature as…
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The Purpose Driven Life of Zen: The Freedom of Allowing
I would like to take a moment to talk about Zen and the purpose driven life. I recently heard an interview in which Arnold Schwarzenegger was discussing his very early career. He spoke of how defining clear purpose just made everything more straightforward and uncomplicated. He had an idea that he would win the Mr.…
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Faith Turbocharged: This One Goes To 11
In this previous lesson, I discussed why committed, quality practice, not willpower, is the best method for enacting transformation into our lives. Today I am going to take a moment to affirm this idea so that we will discover the inspiration and motivation to live it. Of course we can’t do anything halfway around here.…
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Easing Inner Turmoil: Ride The Wave
Today’s lesson is short and simple. Yet it is important, nonetheless. Take the time to consider the message and really allow it to sink in. A Zen mindset and practice is not aimed at eliminating all thoughts and emotions. It is aimed, indirectly, at easing inner turmoil. Consider these following quotes from three sources that…
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Launch Spiritual Awakening By Taking The Seat of The Witness
Quick sidebar in our discussion regarding the ego. A major underlying premise of this discussion is that a practice of self inquiry can be a great starting point from which to launch spiritual awakening. Letting go of the ego and remembering who you are can ease the mental chatter and invite peace, calm and presence.…
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Fearless Mind and the Advantage of Uncertainty
Early on in his book China Root, David Hinton implores us to dive into our practice by suggesting that Zen, “…demands a wild and fearless mind.” Just hearing these words alone, for me, is exciting and inspiring. Cultivate a wild and fearless mind Recently we have been discussing the existence of the ego and our…
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Abundance: Receiving Life In The Face of Unrestful Distress
Today we are going to take a sidebar away from our discussion regarding blocked energy. It has been a trying week for many. I’m sure many of us could use a bit of a boost. With that in mind, let’s get some perspective by focusing on the beauty and the bounty of abundance. Life, meaning…
