#innate wisdom

[littlepawz]

Bison are the only animal that turn into a snowstorm rather than away from it because they instinctively know that walking into the storm will get them out of the weather quicker.

~Tom Murphy~

[turiyatitta]

Inner Flame

The Dual Paths to Spiritual EnlightenmentSpiritual enlightenment is often perceived as the pinnacle of human consciousness, a state of profound insight and understanding that transcends ordinary perception. But is this enlightenment an attainment through arduous pursuit, or is it a state into which some are born?The notion of being born spiritually enlightened is intriguing. It implies an…

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[loveandknowledge]

One's first step in wisdom is to question everything - and one's last is to come to terms with everything.

Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

[rainbowtwo]

Inner Freedom, Liberation of the Heart

'If we do not focus on human limits and pathology, what is the alternative? It is the belief that human freedom is possible under any circumstances. Buddhist teachings put it this way: "Just as the great oceans have but one taste, the taste of salt, so do all of the teaching of Buddha have but one taste, the taste of liberation."

Psychologist Viktor Frankl was the sole member of his family to survive the Nazi death camps. Nevertheless, in spite of this suffering, he found a path to healing. Frankl wrote, "We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."

When we are lost in our worst crises and conflicts, in the deepest states of fear and confusion, our pain can seem endless. We can feel that there is no exit, no hope. Yet some hidden wisdom longs for freedom. "If it were not possible to free the heart from entanglement in unhealthy states," says the Buddha, "I would not teach you to do so. But just because it is possible to free the heart from entanglement in unhealthy states I do offer these teachings."

Awakening this inner freedom of spirit is the purpose of the hundreds of Buddhist practices and trainings. Each of these practices helps us to recognize and let go of unhealthy patterns that create suffering and develop healthy patterns in their place. What is important about the Buddhist psychological approach is the emphasis on training and practice, as well as understanding. Instead of going into therapy to discuss your problems and be listened to once a week, there is a regimen of daily and ongoing trainings and disciplines to help you learn and practice healthy ways of being. These practices return us to our innate wisdom and compassion, and they direct us toward freedom."

- Jack Kornfield, The Wise Heart, Buddhist Psychology for the West.

[inderpalwig]

"So, what does patience feel like? For me patience is the slow, yet perfect unfolding of my dreams one day at a time. It's embracing the uneasiness of all the things that are still unsettled in my heart and having the faith that The Uni-verse is working for my best interest, even if I can't see it or feel it in this moment. Patience is accepting the present fully as it is and then course correcting. Patience is allowing yourself to make mistakes and then learn from them. Patience is removing the word "should" from your vocabulary and instead, understanding that everything that's happened in your life has been necessary to teach you. Patience is accepting your friends, mate and partners exactly where they are with no insistence that they change for you. Patience is living in the knowing that The Uni-verse's delays are not The Uni-verse's denials."

[inderpalwig]

The world manifests according to how it is observed. This is a basic principle of quantum physics.

The science and philosophy of BodyTalk by John Veltheim

[kcf8sksb-blog]

How to BE as Terrific as Your Dog Thinks You Are!

In this touching selection of essays, journalist and speaker Mort Crim shares the lessons he learned from his dogs and the comfort they brought into his life. Primarily, he shares stories of Golum, a gentle Doberman, and Bogey, a cocky little Dachshund, and the positive lasting effects they had on his life. From welcoming him home from work each day to helping him through the death of his first wife, these two dogs shared canine love and wisdom in ways that will touch-and sometimes break-your hearts. The author shares more that just his personal experience, however. He also examines the innate wisdom of dogs when it comes to love, caring for others, and just being yourself. Crim explores the many life lessons we can learn from our dogs if we just take the time to observe them and open our lives to them. These lessons include the value of loyalty, the importance of play, the ability to be happy with what you have, the capacity to take criticism without holding a grudge and so many others. There are even thoughts on getting along with those selfish, How to BE as Terrific as Your Dog Thinks You Are! egotistical, aloof people in our lives-in other words, cats (and there are even a few things we can learn from felines). For readers who have had wonderful dogs in their lives, this book will revive joyful memories. For those considering inviting one into their home for the first time, this book will show them how much a dog can add to their lives and how deeply one can touch your soul. This is an unforgettable book for any animal lover.