A Wholly Different Way of Living San Diego, California 18th February 1974 1st Conversation with Dr. Allan W. Anderson ‘Knowledge and Transformation’ J Krishnamurti was born in South India and educated in England. For the past 40 years he has been speaking in the United States, Europe, India, Australia and other parts of the world. … Related posts: Jiddu Krishnamurti: A Wholly Different Way
30,000 days…
“Give yourself permission to do what makes you feel alive.” Choose not to die with the music still in you. Too many sacrifice their happiness by denying what they feel inside. Too many fail to explore, to learn more about what excites them. Too many just put off living by their own design. But life is short
Free Webinar: Holding Space for Yourself and Others
Holding space for yourself and others can sound very esoteric, but it's really not. It is simply a phrase for being fully present for someone and not lost in your own judgments, evaluations, and other mental games. It's a powerful tool not just to share with others, but to share with yourself. As you …
The Myth of Workplace Stress and 5 Habits You Need Now
For decades now, psychologists and social scientists have been waving a red flag about stress in the workplace. The last big government study in 2012 showed that in the UK a shocking 40{2879bc8f2cf0c7badc0ba0b91bc88170008fa0b1cee68ceb4afb7fd46d4bfeb9} of employees experienced work-related stress. But while the workplace undoubtedly has its challenges, is it really the sole source of the rising …
What are the caretakers of this world
What are the caretakers of this world, we were given the responsibility to care for and maintain this wondrous gift that we call Earth. We have walked down the path of destruction and not one of nurturing and preservation far too long, if we do not change our course we shall lose this planet we call home. Time to plant trees, clean up industry and preserve what wildlife we have remaining. We need the wildlife and the plant life we…
When you’re sinking…
“Stop rearranging the deck chairs.” When you’re sinking, reciting the best platitudes and self-assurances becomes like rearranging the deck chairs on the RMS Titanic. When you’re going down, you have to do something to save yourself, to truly change the situation. Thoughtful affirmations and hopeful pronouncements and predictions aren’t enough. You need action. Stop rearranging the deck chairs. Start thinking. Start planning. Get
Life Skills for Sailing on the Sea of Life
I love to sail and once had the pleasure of spending a month on a beautiful 42 ft. sailboat in the Sea of Cortez between the east coast of Baja and the west coast of Mexico. Reflecting on that experience got me thinking about some of the similarities between literal sailing and the experience of sailing on the sea of life. For one thing, specialized skills are required to succeed at either. One requires sailing skills and the other requires life skills. In the process of living, the …
The Joy of Not Needing Anyone or Anything
I know this title sounds a little bit like the start of one of those American country songs where the guy or gal is proclaiming their freedom from a bad relationship. This isn't about that. I mean it could be, I suppose, but mainly the joy people feel in those situations is because they no longer have to have their own issues mirrored back to them. They are in a period of relief as opposed to release, which is when an…
Cognitive Enhancers – “Smart Drugs” or Plain Stupid?
The rise of “smart drugs” How many of us dream of an easy way to do better in life and work harder, faster, and longer? A lot, if the rise in use of unprescribed cognitive enhancer drugs is anything to go by. Commonly prescribed for ADHD, prescription drugs like Ritalin and Adderall are now being sourced and …
Quotes of Wisdom: Manly P. Hall on Mind Control
To repress rebellion is to maintain the status quo, a condition which binds the mortal creature in a state of intellectual or physical slavery. But it is impossible to chain man merely by slaving his body; the mind also must be held, and to accomplish this, fear is the accepted weapon. The common man must … Related
Shift your course
“When circumstances change, you must also change.” Reversals happen, disappointments show up. Things that once came together so well now fall apart. How you think, how you frame your circumstance, how you choose to respond to adversity will make the difference. You know the way out. It’s about first thinking, and then taking action – choosing to change. Many will feel paralyzed, dumbfounded, and stuck in denial. But not you, because you know the way out. You shift your course, and take the next step.
Savoring 101
When I commuted to work whether just on a subway from the Upper West Side of Manhattan or the grueling, hellish commute from Orange County New York to Manhattan, I used to read The Week from cover to cover. Still … Continue reading →
What, or who, is in the way?
“So much of the time what is standing between us and satisfaction is us.” – Arianna Huffington It’s not always about breaking down barriers, it’s also about getting out of the way. It’s recognizing that you – yes, you – can be the chief obstacle standing between where you are and where you want to be. Get mindful, get self-aware, and get out of your own way. Your better life awaits.
Spiritual Thoughts: The Circle
My student, Jackie, shares some of her latest thoughts about the nature of life and the intertwining of spirituality with all that is. I hope you enjoy it.You can find more of her thoughts and some thoughts from some of my other students on this link:Thoughts from StudentsAlso,
The Big Lebowski I’m Not (or: yeah, what is wrong with me?)
I met my first husband when we were in high school and we would go bowling (ten pin) with a group of friends. I happen to be double jointed and when I swung the ball back my arm would lock … Continue reading →
How to fight fatigue
Fatigue is simply a symptom of an underlying condition, so fighting it can depend upon many things. But one of the most common causes of fatigue is simply a busy life! Everyone, these days, seems to be stretched thin, and that can take a toll on the body. Whether it is a poor diet, a lack of sleep, or stress that is causing your fatigue, below you will find some good, overall pieces of advice that can fight the physical…
A brain implant chip to make you happy – would you say yes?
Brain implant chip – it’s now a reality. The US gov’t is funding a research program into solving depression and anxiety with the use of brain implants.
Wisdom Books: The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception by Max Heindel
The evolution of man and the universe in correlation to science and Christian mysticism is presented here in Max Heindel’s magnum opus. A reference work in mysticism practice and occult study, Cosmo Conception provides the fundamentals of Esoteric Christianity from a Rosicrucian perspective. The following passages are excerpts from Chapter ‘
Time to release
“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.” – Nelson Mandela It’s easy to create walls that can become your own prison. Bitterness and hatred?
How to Take Action When you’re Stuck in Indecision
How many times have you been working on a project or an important goal and then, all of a sudden everything comes to a screeching halt because you get hung up on something unexpected? It’s crazy, isn’t it? One minute everything is progressing nicely, the next minute you are totally stuck. You want to move forward, but here you are at this critical crossroad. And even though you never saw it coming, now you find yourself in…
Confused Perceptions and Wrong Intuitions
I talk about intuition or your inner knowing a lot on this blog, and it's because it's the clearest and truest direction you have from your divine connection. Even when something I or another spiritual teacher says rings truth, what is it that is doing the ringing? That ringing is within you. The resonance is within you.So much of what gets said by people has no resonance for us. It just passes by like the wind. A much smaller portion of the stuff people say can trigger and upset us, but this is because we've staked out a claim to something that isn't real. When we build…
Alcohol Dependency – 3 Ways to Manage Yours for Life
Carolyn Hughes never intended to have an alcohol dependency. Like many, she took her first drink as a teenager, but over a period of 20 years her occasional use turned to regular abuse and eventually she was completely alcohol dependent. Today she is no longer controlled by her alcoholism, but after 16 years of sobriety has learned …