Category Archives: Stillness

Quotes - 2010, Stillness

Slow And Steady…

March 7, 2010 Manu Leave a comment

There is a secret bond between slowness and memory, between speed and forgetting. – Milan Kundera

haste makes waste

We’re always in a hurry. To get where? To do what? Are we missing the journey while trying to get to the destination? It’s a habit we’ve formed. We ought to break it.

slow and steady

Let’s slooooow down.

Put reminders for yourself to pause and examine your mindset. Breathe deeper, don’t let life pass you by.

Daily Affirmation: Today I will remember to breathe slow and deep. I will pause to experience life.

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Quotes - 2010, Stillness

Contentment Is…

March 4, 2010 Manu Leave a comment

Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao-tzu

look around

Life is bountiful. All we need are eyes to see and senses to sense it all. When our inner-most recesses are in silence, we can appreciate it, a whole lot more.

and within

The source of all joy, peace and contentment lies within us. Once we figure out how to tap into that, then all that we already have and already are, is supremely satisfying! Life is good, right now.

Daily Affirmation: Today I will notice the bounty that exists around me and in me. I will revel in the blessings I already enjoy! Thank you!

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Quotes - 2010, Stillness

Don’t Stay Blind

February 24, 2010 Manu Leave a comment

If there is no meditation, then you are like a blind man in a world of great beauty, light and colour. – J Krishnamurthi

what is meditation?

Meditation is different things to different people. According to Krishnamurthi meditation is when you achieve a certain quality of mind. A mind that’s virginal, without preconceptions of any kind, and one that can perceive things just as they are.

deep perception

The goal of meditation is to stay mindful and enjoy the fruits of meditation at anytime and at all times. When that happens, we gain a deep perception of life and the participants therein. When we see the rain drop falling on a solitary leaf, we hear the sound of it, we see the splash in all it’s colorful beauty and we notice the leaf shiver as it receives the perfect drop of pure water into its bosom. Our perception of the world is now at a very deep level. We aren’t blind anymore.

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Quotes - 2010, Stillness

Relationship Success

February 21, 2010 Manu Leave a comment

The secret of many a man’s success in the world resides in his insight into the moods of men and his tact in dealing with them. – J. G. Holland

looking deeper

We’re so often embedded in our own self, in our own world view, that we never pause to look, really look into someone’s eyes, into their soul itself. If we did that we would know much better what plagues or what drives the other individual, imagine how powerful that would be?

how though?

Practice is necessary. I often intend to listen deeply, but often forget. We ought to build a habit of it. Also we must be patient and receptive ourselves. We can be so if we’re calm, breathing easy and listening at very deep levels.

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Meditation Tips, Quotes - 2010, Stillness

The Art of Creating

February 3, 2010 Manu 1 Comment

Silence is a receptive space. – Barbara De Angelis

be still

Creation comes from silence. There’s a pause, a space between each of our thoughts. Pay attention to that space. That’s where creativity springs from. Which is why it’s important for us to be in control of our thoughts and not let them be the usual runaway kind. Be still and allow for creativity to occur!

stillness

Here’s a stillness practice. Meditation Tip #6:

Breathe 3 deep breaths. Each inhalation should be from the nose. Hold each breath for a few comfortable seconds Breathe out slowly through your mouth. The exhalation should take about twice as long as the inhalation.
Now just sit. Relax into your seat. Focus on each muscle (like on your shoulders, legs etc.) and allow them to relax.
Just be. And watch your thoughts. Notice how a thought might come up, like ‘Hey when I get up I must call my mom’, accept the thought, do not hop in and complete the thought, just become aware of it and let it go.
As you do more of the just ‘being’. You’ll become peaceful and alert. When you find yourself in a state of relaxed alertness, you’re then in the present ‘Now’ moment. Enjoy!

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Quotes - 2010, Stillness

The Path To Wisdom

January 11, 2010 Manu Leave a comment

Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom. – Lord Buddha

what’s the way forward?

It’s the path that leads to most happiness for you and those around you. That way can only be discovered through wisdom. Wisdom comes from knowing thyself. Which in turn is accelerated by meditation!

the thing to do

Is to just be. Learn how to do that via meditation or stillness. Look here.

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Quotes - 2010, Stillness

The Power To Just Be…

January 10, 2010 Manu Leave a comment

What is life if, full of care; We have no time to stand and stare? – W.H. Davies

must figure it out

We lead a hypnotic existence most moments in the day. What does that mean? We’re lost in our thoughts, trying to figure everything out. What to buy, how to deal with certain individuals, what does s/he think of me, I’m over weight, I must do this or that….

just be

Notice your breath, know that you can rest and just life be. You can decide to be instead of do. Notice how that can be so relaxing, when you can flow with the river that life is and not care or worry. You owe it to yourself.

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Namaste Now!

Category Archives: Stillness

Slow And Steady…

haste makes waste

slow and steady

Contentment Is…

look around

and within

Don’t Stay Blind

what is meditation?

deep perception

Relationship Success

looking deeper

how though?

The Art of Creating

be still

stillness

The Path To Wisdom

what’s the way forward?

the thing to do

The Power To Just Be…

must figure it out

just be

Be, Here, Now…