'A process of learning not related to wanting to be taught.'

"I think there is a process of learning which is not related to wanting to be taught. Being confused, most of us want to find someone who will help us not to be confused, and therefore we are merely learning or acquiring knowledge in order to conform to a particular pattern; and it seems to me that all such forms of learning must invariably lead not only to further confusion but also to deterioration of the mind. I think there is a different kind of learning, a learning which is an inquiry into ourselves and in which there is no teacher and no taught, neither the disciple nor the guru. When you begin to inquire into the operation of your own mind, when you observe your own thinking, your daily activities and feelings, you cannot be taught because there is no one to teach you. You cannot base your inquiry on any authority, on any assumption, on any previous knowledge. If you do, then you are merely conforming to the pattern of what you already know, and therefore you are no longer learning about yourself." 

~ Jiddu- Krishnamurti ~

I find the above to be true for me personally. I had depended so much on spiritual books and teachings of teachers and masters for a long, long time because I felt I was not capable of creating a path of my own. Even though my mind began to feel so crammed with all kinds of ideas, belief systems and experiences belonging to other people and all religions, I was afraid to let them go. It became like an addiction for me and it caused too much fear and restlessness in me. No doubt I was learning so much but, at the same time, because, I was trying to mimic their experiences, instead of just using those teachings as stepping stones for my personal path, I was moving outwards more than inwards.

And then one day I decided to take that leap. The leap into Self Inquiry.

I began to QUESTION EVERYTHING. I questioned my life, my world, people, concepts, religion, God ... EVERYTHING. Once I started doing that, I began to feel a freedom I never experienced before. I gave myself the permission to explore. I allowed myself to begin to feel Life the way it IS right now. I began the forgiveness process and began to forgive everything and everyone. I stopped caring about comments, opinions, judgments, labels other people attached to me. All of these issues stopped taking any kind of priority in my life. Everything in my life began to get inquired into. Inquiry has become the most crucial practice for me. Everything is subject to inquiry. Its like a security check that takes place every day and this Self Inquiry practice is my salvation. 

I know now, without inquiry, I am unable to live more authentically. Living "authentically" does not mean I conform to the world's idea of living spiritually, or be a "follower". It just means I am more guided by my own Inner Light.  I still love reading all those amazing inspirational and spiritual books out there, but I let them go as soon as I finish with them.  Its nice to know there is so much diversity and yet there is so much oneness. The diversity is coming from the ONE Source and that is the beauty of following one's own path.

Find your very own Path and listen to your own Heart is what I tell anyone who wants to know how to connect with Life. It is the only way you can find inner peace.

With Love, Blessings and Gratitude.
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Soul Speak

"Nobody can advise you and help you, nobody. 

There is only one way. 

Go into yourself” 

~ Rainer Maria Rilke ~

Letters to a Young Poet

The earlier in life one figures this out to be a truth, the better it is for one's own peace of mind. It helps to begin practising self awareness as early as possible in one's life in order to become strong and fearless of Life's challenges and difficulties. Each day is a new day bringing in new lessons. To not be knocked down by circumstances and the environment, one needs to have a very strong base within.

Recently, an email from Louise Hay was so inspiring, I could'nt help but feel uplifted and grateful that the circumstances of my life drew me into my own inner world and discover its riches in my 30s. As the years go by our fear of life increases and our ways and habits become extremely conditioned. Our thoughts become more and more mind based and less and less heart based thereby creating a lot of resistance to new changes that might even save our lives.

Here's what Louise Hay wrote:

"I am proud to say that my mind is still intact at my age, when so many people are suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia these days. Much earlier in life, too. Everything begins with the mind. Body, mind and spirit must be balanced. To make the body and mind whole we must maintain positive thought patterns.

 

I believe we create every so-called illness in our body. The body, like everything else in life, is a mirror of our inner thoughts and beliefs. The body is always talking to us, if we will only take the time to listen. Every cell within your body responds to every single thought you think and every word you speak. 

 

Continuous modes of thinking and speaking produce body behaviors and postures and “eases” or dis-eases. The person who has a permanently scowling face did not produce that by having joyous, loving thoughts. Older people’s faces and bodies show so clearly a lifetime of thinking patterns. How will you look when you are elderly? I am happy to say that I look pretty damn good myself.

 

What we think is what we show the world. Our mental health and well-being thrive on nurturing our body and spirit. Being relaxed and centered and peaceful allows us to be strong and secure. Love yourself and know that I love you." ~ Louise Hay ~

Today IS a Good Day!

Today is a good day, a really good day! Infact, its a God-Awesome Beautiful day! I give thanks for my life, the very breath I breathe and for the beauty and love of God that surrounds and penetrates this world .... and most of all, for me ... for creating me!! 

It has taken my whole life to come to this point - this point of self appreciation and self love and joyous celebration of who I Am - not physically, but in totality - body, mind and spirit. The simple, but profoundly empowering soul belief that "God Loves ME". 

The FEELING and KNOWING that "God Loves Me" is an entire experience by itself. It serves like the dynamite that creates an implosion in an old building that badly needs to be replaced and its foundations raised to the ground. It takes you home to yourself deep within your Being. To your actual and true HOME.

Birthdays and festivals are just symbols. Symbols of Self Love. They remind you of who you truly are and to revel in the glory of God within you. 

My Core Remembrance is celebrating the I Am in me. Indeed I Am an incredible creation of God born from the cosmic explosion of stars. I just turned another milestone. Everyday I am born anew. Every day is my birthday. I Am  realizing that God's love ALWAYS fills my soul, and I wish for everyone exactly what I wish for myself which is, true and lasting Peace, Happiness, Joy and Goodwill. 

Everything is perfect exactly as it is. Everything IS in Divine Order. 

Happy Birthday to Me! I Love You. 

L xoxo

"You Get What You Are, Not What You Want!"

"You get what you are, not what you want" 

~ Wayne Dwyer ~

This statement has such a powerful resonance with me especially at this time in my life. I have been experiencing an inner spaciousness, more calmness and deeper understanding of what lies behind the frantic nature that I have been experiencing all my life. The rejections have been far too many and something has just 'clicked' into place changing my focus from deep inner pain to more clarity and wisdom.  I thought I was over all of them, but triggers continue to happen. I see now that it is all part and parcel of expansion. Nothing to fear or worry about. Everything is beginning to synchronize perfectly. The person that I thought I was is soon fading away. The range of my expectations and attachments are becoming lower and lower from the world. What I know for sure now is, that the world is what it is, and it will always be what it is. It is never going to change according to my expectations and desires. I can either hold on to my attachments and judgments or I can drop them. Ofcourse, dropping them is the most obvious choice. It is non-negotiable. I have been trying to do this for a long time, but had not been very successful. But suddenly, the winds seem to have changed direction and it appears much more easier than I imagined.  I think its probably because now I am truly tired of being in this zone intermittently. I have stepped out of it and don't plan to go back to it. It is too stormy and chaotic. As it turns out, I am not that adventurous!!

My thoughts have shifted from goals and desires to complete acceptance and surrender. I have surrendered all of them to God and released them for purification and transformation. It is very humbling to come to the realization that I truly do not know entirely what I need for my soul growth. It is too much effort trying to figure that out. Effort causes so much fatigue. And fatigue is not conducive to living joyfully. Handing over my life to the Holy Spirit is by far the best possible gift I can give myself. It is the highest form of Love for me now because I know it is a Love that will expand by the very nature of my giving it to God. The world can give me nothing, but I can give it everything through my own transformation. I don't have to focus on what was and what is to come. I have only to focus on what is in front of me right this moment, right now. And indeed it is reassuring to know that what is in front of me right now is all in Divine Order. I just need to stay in Divine Alignment with Source.

One of my favorite spiritual tools to help me on my path is using the I Ching Oracle Readings. I simply love the practical and profound guidance it offers. The wisdom of The Sage is truly incredible and compelling.  Dr David Murphy's interpretation of "The Secrets of The I Ching" alongwith Brian Brown Walker's "The I Ching or Book of Changes" work superbly for me. 

An excerpt from this morning's reading  (hexagram 32: Duration) from Dr. Joesph Murphy's "The Secrets of The I Ching" fills my heart with so much gratitude that I felt a desire to share it :

"As you continue steadfastly in right thought, right feeling and right action, you will experience riches of the mind, such as harmony, health, and peace, and also the abundance of the material riches you need. Whatever you plan to achieve and whatever destination you plan to reach will be successful." .......  "You remain unmoved, because you are governed by an immutable law - the same yesterday, today, and forever. You are governed by an Infinite Guiding Principle, and Divine law and order govern you and lead you to your goal."

It all fits in so beautifully with Wayne Dyer's wisdom. His soul is resting in joy now.  I have great respect for his teachings and life experiences.

 Dr Wayne Dyer with Oprah Winfrey on The Art of Manifestation

L xo