Tonight I had spent the afternoon connecting with Christie, and catching up on paperwork that required my attention. The rest of the day was delivering the boxes as part of the http://sydney.foodconnect.com.au/ project. Feels good to be part of a group with a mission that makes a difference.
Lately my exercise has been mountain biking, walking, yoga, some cross fit and recovery exercises and stretches for my shoulder. Very minimal running. It had been raining and I felt inspired to head out for a run. Barefoot trail running felt right and I headed down the street until I met the trail. It started as a gentle massage on my feet as I felt my way along the trail, brushing my face against damp branches and lungs beginning to deepen with each breath as my body warmed up. The gentle massage became intense as the path became covered in small rocks, staying present and continuing to run was a challenge. I focused and meditated on the feeling, and continued feeling my way beyond the senses and finding a flow amongst the rocks that mostly worked. After a while I was running as fast as I would have been in runners, and feeling connected with the great one, with mother nature and super aware and present.
My business partner recently corrected me describing my time in nature as "time out", he articulated that for me it is an essential or "time in". This is my meditation. My centering. My chance to discover all I need to know. My freedom.
What is your "time in"? Having time in or time for ourselves is super important and I recommend booking it in with the same priority we give to our work or business.
Good luck on the warrior path, it is the most challenging but the most rewarding!
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Purpose filled rebel
Throughout my life I could easily be described as a rebel and unconventional. Curiously I wondered how we do all the same things yet experience life so differently through a different level of awareness. We work, we eat, sleep, drink, have fun, laugh, relax and whatever just like everyone else. Yet somehow life is experienced differently.
In my reading tonight I liked a section of the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz which I'd like to share.
"We can declare a war against the parasite, a war against the judge and the victim, a war for our independence, a war for the right to use our own mind and our own brain.
That is why in all the shamanic traditions in America, from Canada to Argentina, people call themselves warriors, because they are in a war against the parasite in the mind. That is the real meaning of a warrior. The warrior is the one who rebels against the invasion of the parasite. The warrior rebels and declares a war. But to be a warrior doesn't mean we always win the war, we may win or we may lose, but we always do our best and at least we have a chance to be free again. Choosing this path gives us, at the very least, the dignity of rebellion, and ensures we will not be the helpless victim of our own whimsical emotions or the poisonous emotions of others. Even if we succumb to the enemy - the parasite - we will not be among those victims who would not fight back.
At best being a warrior gives us an opportunity to transcend the dream of the planet, and to change our personal dream to a dream that we call heaven. "
Being a rebel with a purpose sounds like fun to me! Creating waves amongst this society we have created to bring people back to life, to believe in their dreams once again and that there are infinite possibilities not just the one they feel trapped by.
My questions to myself are how I can I create this moment consciously? How would I like to feel? What is my intention based on what I feel, not purely what I see?
As I recall my life and many experiences it is only now I feel so comfortable in being a purpose filled rebel.
What is your purpose? How can you "rebel" and put that into action today?
In my reading tonight I liked a section of the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz which I'd like to share.
"We can declare a war against the parasite, a war against the judge and the victim, a war for our independence, a war for the right to use our own mind and our own brain.
That is why in all the shamanic traditions in America, from Canada to Argentina, people call themselves warriors, because they are in a war against the parasite in the mind. That is the real meaning of a warrior. The warrior is the one who rebels against the invasion of the parasite. The warrior rebels and declares a war. But to be a warrior doesn't mean we always win the war, we may win or we may lose, but we always do our best and at least we have a chance to be free again. Choosing this path gives us, at the very least, the dignity of rebellion, and ensures we will not be the helpless victim of our own whimsical emotions or the poisonous emotions of others. Even if we succumb to the enemy - the parasite - we will not be among those victims who would not fight back.
At best being a warrior gives us an opportunity to transcend the dream of the planet, and to change our personal dream to a dream that we call heaven. "
Being a rebel with a purpose sounds like fun to me! Creating waves amongst this society we have created to bring people back to life, to believe in their dreams once again and that there are infinite possibilities not just the one they feel trapped by.
My questions to myself are how I can I create this moment consciously? How would I like to feel? What is my intention based on what I feel, not purely what I see?
As I recall my life and many experiences it is only now I feel so comfortable in being a purpose filled rebel.
What is your purpose? How can you "rebel" and put that into action today?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Journey from Head to Heart
As I strive for personal bests in many areas of my life, I have realised how important that we not only enjoy the journey but are heading in the right direction. With the influences of family, friends, work, society and media it is sometimes challenging to hear the still guidance of our inner voice above the noise.
An inspiring quote is "the longest journey a man must take is the 18 inches from his head to his heart". At times I have felt I am living someone else's dream, forcing material items into my life or opportunities that completely do not resonate but hoped they would make me look good.
Taking time away from the noise, having as much fun as possible and connecting with nature has led me so much closer to my heart. My wish is that I connect with people from my heart in all that I do, loving each brother from another mother and living an authentic life according to my purpose and values. Many times I feel vulnerable, but so connected with the people in my life. Letting go of the need to impress and surrendering to something greater has had enormous value. Lately I am experiencing so much serendipity and blessings and am truly grateful.
I will still step up to master each area of my life, doing this now from a place of gratitude, love, certainty and presence - or simply living from my heart.
The warriors of Sparta knew their life mission, had love for each other and fought with passion. As the clock rolls forward and I visualise celebrating my 120th birthday I am grateful to know that I did what God put me in this world to do. As the year draws to a close this is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the year that was.
An inspiring quote is "the longest journey a man must take is the 18 inches from his head to his heart". At times I have felt I am living someone else's dream, forcing material items into my life or opportunities that completely do not resonate but hoped they would make me look good.
Taking time away from the noise, having as much fun as possible and connecting with nature has led me so much closer to my heart. My wish is that I connect with people from my heart in all that I do, loving each brother from another mother and living an authentic life according to my purpose and values. Many times I feel vulnerable, but so connected with the people in my life. Letting go of the need to impress and surrendering to something greater has had enormous value. Lately I am experiencing so much serendipity and blessings and am truly grateful.
I will still step up to master each area of my life, doing this now from a place of gratitude, love, certainty and presence - or simply living from my heart.
The warriors of Sparta knew their life mission, had love for each other and fought with passion. As the clock rolls forward and I visualise celebrating my 120th birthday I am grateful to know that I did what God put me in this world to do. As the year draws to a close this is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the year that was.
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