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Quotes - 2009, Stillness

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

Quotes - 2009, Stillness

Your sacred duty…

Work is not always required. There is such a thing as sacred idleness, the cultivation of which is now fearfully neglected. – George Macdonald

What keeps you from just being, rather than always doing? What do you fear, is it boredom? Do you fear your past or being alone?

Just being allows for a deep rejuvenation. Such a non-activity replenishes your body, mind and spirit. It’s time when you can experience yourself across these 3 dimensions. You allow for healing to  take place. Healing that leads to a healthy body, a clear mind and a purposeful spirit.

Why would you not jump at this opportunity?

Recommendation: In Tune With the Infinite

In Tune With the Infinite: An Inspirational Masterpiece that Tracends Time

Meditation Tips, Quotes - 2009, Stillness

Just sit

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Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits. – Satchel Paige

We’re busy bodies. What does that do to our mental and physical health? What impact does it have on our spiritual makeup?

Work and action is good, don’t get me wrong. To gain clarity of thought and a window into the best action to take, ‘sit time’ is crucial.

Another name for ‘sit time’ is stillness! Here’s how you might attempt it.

Meditation Tip #5:

  • Step 1: Find a place to sit/relax
  • Step 2: Just sit
  • Step 3: Focus on your body, don’t stay in your mind. Notice your hands, feet, legs, your breath and don’t make thoughts up about any of what you see. That’s key.
  • Step 4: When you think of something, become aware of that and put your focus back on just being.

Result: Enjoy the ensuing peace and quiet! Take it with you wherever you go.

Recommendation:

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

Quotes - 2009

Are you, what you do?

If you are what you do, when you don’t you aren’t. – William Byron

Where does your primary identity come from? If you’re like most folks alive on the planet today your answer will be: WORK!

What happens to ‘you’ when you stop working, lose a job or can’t work due to another reason? What happens to ‘you’ when things aren’t going well at work or if you don’t get that promotion?

Are you your work? What are you?

You are a being, not a doing.

Recommendation: The Art of Being

The Art of Being

Quotes - 2009, Stillness

Creative solitude

One of the greatest necessities is to discover creative solitude. – Carl Sandburg

Carl Sandburg provides the secret to all that we truly crave. To connect with our inner creativity, to connect with that place where joy and peace flow from, solitude and stillness time is essential.

When we’re still; the juices start to flow, it’s something you shouldn’t deny yourself, it’s the very wellspring that leads to your ultimate wellbeing!

Recommendation: The Artist’s Way

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

Quotes - 2009

Want roses? Plant rose trees!

It will never rain roses: When we want to have more roses we must plant more trees. – George Eliot

We reap what we sow. We must be clear about our intentions, our desires and our goals. We ought to know our life goals, even our Life Purpose.

How is it possible to get what we truly want when we don’t know what we want?

How would do you come to know what you deeply desire?

Recommendation: True Purpose

 True Purpose: 12 Strategies for Discovering the Difference You Are Meant to Make

Quotes - 2009

The Here and Now…

Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn!
Look to this Day!
For it is Life, the very Life of Life.
In its brief course lie all the
Verities and Realities of your Existence.
The Bliss of Growth,
The Glory of Action,
The Splendor of Beauty;
For Yesterday is but a Dream,
And To-morrow is only a Vision;
But To-day well lived makes
Every Yesterday a Dream of Happiness,
And every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope.
Look well therefore to this Day!
Such is the Salutation of the Dawn!

– Kalidasa

This is it, today and now is all we have! We live our entire life, our existence, our dreams and sorrows; all during today.

We often spend time regretting the past or reliving it. We also spend time worrying about the future. While it’s good to learn from past mistakes and even better to plan ahead, lets not miss out on the priceless opportunities that ‘Now’ has to offer. The ever present and eternal Now is where reality intersects with consciousness, which is the real YOU.

Be Here Now, Now Be Here. – Ram Dass

Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle