All posts by Manu

The antidote to fear…

Fear and love can never be experienced at the same time. It is always our choice as to which of these emotions we want.Gerald Jampolsky

The emotions of fear and love, cannot at any given moment be felt simultaneously. Which means one simple thing: When you feel fear, or when you want to get rid of fear you ought to somehow experience love.

How do you do that? Just like other habits that we form, living in fear or dwelling in negative thoughts can be a debilitating habit. The opposite is true too. Form the habit of being happy, positive and appreciate all that you have including your loved ones.

Love also flows freely from the fountain that is inside you, the Universal Mind or God. Tomorrow I’ll share a basic step anyone can take to start feeling that love very readily!

Recommendation: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard

The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power

Ultimate safety…

Considering how dangerous everything is, nothing is really very frightening.Gertrude Stein

Life is dangerous, physically, psychologically and in so many other ways. If we choose to dwell on that which can go wrong, or that which we fear then we are that much closer to it in reality.

Once you understand your own place in the Universe, figure out a relationship or understanding of the Universal Mind/Deity; then life can be more relaxing and inviting.

In an ultimate sense you’re safe, nothing can touch you or hurt you.

  • How do you feel though?
  • How can you feel at ease and peaceful most of the time?

Recommendation: Living the Science of Mind

Living the Science of Mind

Valuable thoughts…

The thoughts that come often unsought, and, as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.John Locke

There are indeed thoughts that just ‘drop’ into our minds. The valuable ones are of the kind that help us find direction, provide positive motivation, ask us to connect with someone, remind us of an important chore or illuminate that idea we were searching for!

Where do you think these thoughts come from?

I have my own theory; however the way to increase the prevalence of these thoughts, is to have a still mind through out the day. A still mind is possible when we witness all happenings and catch ourselves from being caught in the usual maelstrom that is our thoughts!

Recommendation: The Power of Now

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

Questions to ask…

It is better to know some of the questions rather than to know all the answers.James Thurber

This is another bit of amazing advice! When we’re lost does it not help to ask rather than to assume and act as though we know? Men appear to do the latter more than women when lost driving apparently :)!

Well it’s the same way in life. To seek and find answers to life’s most difficult and mysterious questions; we must ask. If we go about thinking we already know, that would be true, except limited to what we already know!

Think in questions! Refine these questions. Journal all questions.

We grow when we do that.

Another quote:

"He that knows not,
    and knows not that he knows not
        is a fool.
            Shun him

He that knows not,
    and knows  that he knows not
        is a pupil.
            Teach him.

He that knows,
    and knows not that he knows
        is asleep
            Wake him.

He that knows,
    and knows that he knows
        is a teacher.
            Follow him."

(Arabic proverb)

Recommendation: The Awakening of Intelligence

Awakening of Intelligence, The

True empathy…

Empathy is full presence to what’s alive in the other person at this moment.John Cunningham

This is about the best advice I’ve come across when it comes to building better relationships with one and all!

Think about it, your full attention on the other person, totally connected to the very heart and soul of this individual. What would be the world-wide result if we all did this even once a day? There are 3 components mentioned:

  1. Full Presence: We’re listening and present at all levels.
  2. Alive: We seek that which is beautiful and magnificent in the other.
  3. This moment: It all occurs in the eternal Now.

Imagine the sheer power of this one exercise on all aspects of our lives!

Recommendation: Co-Active Coaching, 2nd Edition

Co-Active Coaching, 2nd Edition: New Skills for Coaching People Toward Success in Work and, Life

All we need is love…

The general thing to remember is that politicians need love.Dick Simpson

So do we. Everyone needs love and needs to be appreciated. We live our entire lives seeking love, adoration and appreciation from our lovers, parents, siblings, teachers and friends. Once examined we realize that this quest for love is the driving force in our lives and underlies all ambitions.

What does this mean to you?

What happens when we recognize this need in every person (including family) we meet, daily?

Recommendation: Love: What Life Is All About

Love: What Life Is All About

The creative act…

The creative act, the defeat of habit by originality overcomes everything.George Lois

What is creativity? Creativity comes from an original thought and takes the shape of seeing Beauty in a new way, expressing Truth as no one else has and experiencing Goodness in unique ways.

How can one be creative? By not being a slave to habit; especially not a slave to habitual thinking.

What’s the way out? See things and people as they are, don’t paint it/them by brushes of thought you’ve always thought about it/them. See it new, see them afresh. Don’t let your habitual thoughts define the rest of your life, be creative instead!

Recommendation: The Artist’s Way

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity [10th Anniversary Edition]