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What is the Mind?
In the early part of the 20th Century, there was an important experiment that was carried out.
The purpose of this experiment was to understand where the mind actually is located in our bodies.
Several mice were used during the experiment and they ran through a maze many times, until they were conditioned to know the correct way.
After they had learnt how to run through the maze, their brains were physically removed and the mice were let free to run the maze again.
I Can Choose..
I am currently reading A Course in Miracles, and the further I get into this text, the more one specific sentence comes to mind. ?I Can Choose Peace Rather Than This.?
I have been using this affirmation now and I am truly seeing its power. When I get angry, I say to myself, I can either be angry of I can choose peace. No matter what emotion I feel, this affirmation brings me back to peace and to self-control.
Having understood the power of this affirmation, I realise that I can use it for anything I want. When I am in traffic, I say to myself that I can choose patience rather than this. When I am feeling overwhelmed and under pressure, I say that I can choose calm rather than this. When I am writing, I say that I can choose to be creative, rather than this.
The Joy is in the Journey
And that is truly the case with everything.
You can’t get it wrong because you never get it done.
Another favorite of mine from January 27, 2007. Enjoy!
I search the Internet for the perfect yarn, soft to the touch, the perfect color. I find a gorgeous coral colored yarn, soft merino wool. Filatura di Crosa Zara, the name sounds exotic and beautiful and I haven?t even seen the yarn yet. It is made in Italy, far from my home.
The sweater I have chosen requires 8 balls, at $7.50 per ball, that is $60.00. There will also be shipping and handling, contrasting colors for the neckline and cuffs, and pretty little buttons. This sweater will cost much more than I would normally spend for a sweater for a three year old who will wear it for a short time and grow out of it quickly. It?s not practical for a child either. The yarn is not washable but requires hand washing. It will not be an everyday sweater.
Recyled Power- Courage
Would you have this kind of courage to stand up to your convictions?
First seen here on September 27, 2007
A Story of Courage in the Face of Adversity
About a week ago, while at a ?superstore?? I saw a group of young boys. They were young teenagers, perhaps 13 maybe 14. I smiled as I watched them as they were laughing, having fun and enjoying themselves. As I looked over at them a flicker of recognition came to me. One of the boys was familiar.
I don?t know this boy. I don?t know the whole story. I saw and I remember the media version. The real and complete story will probably never be told.
One of My Favorites….
It may be just sentimental but I have my favorite posts here too. This is one of them.
From September 20, 2007
A Simple Manifestation
I have a story of a simple manifestation. I debated as to whether or not to tell it as it was a just a small thing, a simple thing really. But sometimes those small and simple things so easily show us how close the big things can be. My favorite spiritual teachers have a saying ?It?s as easy to manifest a castle as it is a button?. And that is perhaps true, but of course, we are more resistant to the castle as the button seems so unimportant.
The Stream of Well-Being
Seen here on August 6, 2008
It caught my eye as I looked across. Even from a distance I could see that the photograph was exquisitely beautiful.
It was shades of grays, blacks and whites, a nature scene; Trees in a forest standing out from the gray background of what looked like an early spring storm. The clouds behind were gray and full with that heaviness that you can see from impending rain. Gazing upon the photograph you could almost smell the storm, feel the chill in the air that comes before the clouds break.
Playing to Win- Recycled Version
Originally Posted Here at Live the Power on January 13, 2007
Michael Jordan broke my heart. I hate to admit it now but he did. My heart was broken 2 years in a row when Michael led the Chicago Bulls to victory over the Utah Jazz in the NBA finals. Yes it was devastating.
And Michael Jordan was amazing. It was not just how he flew through the air like a gazelle, sheer and absolute athleticism and beauty in action but Michael Jordan had mastered the Art of Playing to Win.
Showing Up Again
Originally seen here on January 7, 2007
Showing Up For Success
A large part of being a success at any endeavor is a simple thing. Just show up. Of course we all know that in order to make something happen we need to show up but there really is more to it than just that.
We need to make the effort to accomplish our endeavor. I show up on this blog. I post regularly almost every day. I took time off for the holidays, sometimes I?ll miss a day or two but I?m fairly consistent. In my past career from years back I was in sales. Part of showing up meant picking up the phone and prospecting for new clients. I used to pick up the phone and prospect regularly, almost everyday and physically I always showed up. I guess I?m one of those responsible people who do what they are supposed to do. But there is a huge difference in how I showed up then and how I show up now.
Recycled “Passion”
Originally Posted on April 24, 2007
What makes your heart sing? What do you love? Where is your passion?
I?ve written about this subject many times before. It is a subject that I have given much thought to. The experiences of my past and my observations of life have absolutely lead me to know how vital and life giving it is to have a passion, to find a purpose, to love what you do, to truly enjoy the every days that become your life.
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The Power of the Mind
We have the power to control our mind, but how exactly can we control it?
There are two ways, one is popular in the West and one is popular in the East.
In the West, it is common to take as much information into a situation. By using past experience, knowledge and advice from others, we fill our mind so that we can find the answers we need.
In the East, it is common to enter a situation as freshly as possible. The term clearing your mind is essential here. Any knowledge, experience and advice has little value, as this situation is new and nothing like it has or ever will happen again. The answer comes from within and a mind full of thoughts will not allow it to surface.