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7 Principles of Enlightenment - Part 4 of 7

Discipline

What does discipline mean to you? As a child we were all taught about discipline - answer when an adult asks you a question, treat people with respect, behave when you are around a table, Ladies first (one of the more important ones for me)....

But it seems that this new generation may have lost their way somewhere, and I hope some of them read the following to give them a better view on what life really is about...

Live with Discipline

a. The Wisdom

i. Discipline is built by consistently performing small acts of courage;

ii. The more you nurture the embryo of self-discipline, the more it will mature;

iii. Willpower is the essential virtue of a fully actualized life.

b. The Techniques

i. Mantras/Creative Envisioning

Repeat this at least thirty times a day: 'I am more than I appear to be, all the world's strength and power rests inside me.' See yourself as a disciplined, firm person, fully in control of your mind, your body and your spirit. Picture yourself acting as Gandhi or Mother Teresa might act in a challenging situation.

ii. The Vow of Silence

Spend some time or a full day in silence, except to answer a direct question. When you can hold your tongue, you can increase the control of your body.

c. Quote

Wage war against the weaker thoughts that have crept into the palace of your mind. They will see that they are unwanted and leave like unwelcome visitors.

7 Principles of Enlightenment - Part 3 of 7

Hey everyone...

This part is my favorite right now, it revolves around the practice of a Japanese Philosophy called "KaiZen"

The word KAI means Change, The word ZEN means Good, combined the word Kaizen means Continual Improvement.

in other words never stop moving forward, always find a way to continue moving forward, continuously improve yourself.

3. Practice Kaizen

a. The Wisdom

i. Self-Mastery is the DNA of life mastery;

ii. Success on the outside begins within;

iii. Enlightenment comes through the consistent cultivation of your mind, body and soul.

b. The Techniques

i. Do the things you fear

Do the things you fear, and the death of fear is certain.

ii. The 10 Ancient Rituals for Radiant Living

(a) Ritual of Solitude, spends 15 to 50 minutes daily for a time of silence and peace to know who you really are;

(b) Ritual of Physicality, as you care for the body so you care for the mind. As you prepare your body, so you prepare your mind. As you train your body, so you train your mind. Take some time every single day to nourish the temple of your body through vigorous exercise.

(c) Ritual of Live Nourishment, fill your plate with fresh vegetables, fruits and grains.

(d) Ritual of Abundant Knowledge, read regularly. Reading for thirty minutes a day will do wonders for you. But do not read any subject matters. Be specific and focus.

(e) Ritual of Personal Reflection, review all you have done during the day, find the wrong action that you have committed and find a way to solve it and not to repeat the next day. Find the right action during the day and savor it more.

(f) Ritual of Early Awakening, rise from your bed as the sun is rising. You do not need to sleep 8 hours a day. The key thing is to improve the quality of your sleep and get up early every day.

(g) Ritual of Music, never forget the power of music. Spend a little time with it every day, even if it is listening to a soft piece on a cassette while you drive to work. When you feel down or weary, play some music. It is one of the finest motivators.

(h) Ritual of the Spoken Word, develop a positive self-talk. Use it anytime you want for any purpose you want to achieve. Words transform your life.

(i) Ritual of Congruent Character, take daily, incremental action to build your character. Strengthening your character affects the way you see yourself and the actions you take. The actions you take come together to form your habits and, this is important, your habits lead you to your destiny. 'You sow a thought, you reap an action. Reap an action, you sow a habit. Sow a habit, you reap a character. Sow a character, you reap your destiny.'

(j) Ritual of Simplicity, live a simple life. Reduce your needs and be content with less.

c. Quote

The Universe favors the brave. When you resolve to lift your life to its highest level, the strength of your soul will guide you to a magical place with magnificent treasures.

7 Principles of Enlightenment - Part 2 of 7

Well hey there, I guess this has been a bit delayed but i was actually on Holiday in the Mother City Cape Town, but any way lets get right back into the 2nd step towards enlightenment.

2. Follow Your Purpose

a. The Wisdom

i. The purpose of life is a life of purpose;

ii. Discovering and then realizing your lifework brings lasting fulfillment;

iii. Set clearly defined personal, professional and spiritual goals, and then have the courage to act on them;

b. The Techniques

i. The Power of Self-Examination
Know your goals. Write it down on paper. Goals that are not written down are not goals at all.

ii. The 5 Step Method for Attaining Goals
Step one is to have a clear vision of your outcome.

Step two is to create positive pressure to keep you inspired. 

The third step is a simple one: never set a goal without attaching a timeline to it. 

Step four is  staying with your goal for 21 days. After you do your daily activities for 21 days nonstop, then it will become your habit. 

Step five is to enjoy the process.

c. Quote
Never forget the importance of living with unbridled exhilaration. Never neglect to see the exquisite beauty in all living things. Today, and this very moment, is a gift. Stay focused on your purpose. The Universe will take care of everything else.

7 Principles of Enlightenment - Part 1 of 7

Not too long ago, I read a book that literally made my life do a complete 180 degrees and ever since then my life has been better.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a book about a high powered lawyer who has access to endless items which would normally make anyone happy, but what some of us fail to realize is that happiness in material things is so short lived we are constantly wanting more and more.

This lawyer eventually suffers a heart attack in the middle of a court room and after recovering he decides to sell all his possessions and goes on a pilgrimage to India to become a monk. While on this journey he learns 7 Principles of Enlightenment and the book is centered around these principles.

Over my next few posts I will be sharing with you these principles, but if you really want to learn about these I would strongly suggest going to read the book.

In my view the primary view of this book is to help us live a full and flourishing life filled with endless possibilities.

1. Master Your Mind

a. The Wisdom

i. Cultivate your mind – it will blossom beyond your expectation;

ii. The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts;

iii.There are no mistakes – only lessons. See setbacks as opportunity for personal expansion and              growth.

b. The Techniques

i. The Heart of the Rose

You need a fresh rose and a silent place to perform this. Start to stare at the center of the rose, its heart. Notice its color, texture and design. Savor its fragrance and think only about the wonderful object in front of you. At first, your mind will wander away. This is the sign of an untrained mind. However, you need not worry. Return your mind to the object of your focus. It gets better with daily practice. Soon your mind will grow strong and disciplined. Spend 10, 15 or even 20 minutes daily to perform this technique.

ii. Opposition Thinking

When an undesirable thought occupies the focal point of your mind, immediately replace it with a uplifting one. It's as if your mind is a giant slide projector, with every thought in your mind being a slide. Whenever a negative slide comes up on the screen, take swift action to replace it with a positive one.

iii. The Secret of the Lake

This technique was applied by the sages. The sages would look into the waters of the still lake and envision their dreams becoming reality. It is also similar to visualization. Everything is created twice, first in the mind, and then it is realized in a physical form. We can visualize everything that we want to be, do, or have.

c. Quote

The secret of happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it. Once you do this, abundance flows into your life and all your desires are filled with ease and grace.

Rêver un rêve impossible

J'crois que je poursuis un rêve impossible
J'pense que ça marchera pas mais j'y ai cru quand même
Je me revois, je revois tes yeux, je revois ta bouche, je revois tes cheveux, ton visage
Je me demande si toi aussi t'y penses
Je me demande si toi aussi tu
Tu me revois quand tu fermes les yeux et quand tu rêves
C'est un rêve impossible, tu m'avais dans la peaume de ta main
Tout ce que tu avais à faire c'était de me dire de rester
Mais tu es reparti, puis tu es revenu et puis tu es reparti et puis tu es revenu
Encore et encore et à chaque fois c'est la même chose
Tout ce que tu avais à faire c'était de me dire de rester et je serai rester
Je serai rester pour toujours, toujours avec toi
Alors pourquoi tu es parti, pourquoi tu m'as laissé?
Ça va nous échapper entre les doigts, et un jour ou l'autre de toute façon, tout ça va s'arrêter

To Dream An Impossible Dream............

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You Know....

I keep telling myself I am not going to write a new post everyday but then something happens and I feel the need to just write about it. I tell myself its just going to be a short post but once I start I find it hard to stop....

Anyways...

I don't know if anyone has experienced this before but have you ever met someone that just changes your perspective on life? Someone that makes you look forward to each and every day? Someone that makes you smile for no apparent reason? Someone whose mere presence just changes your whole mood?

Well, I have been fortunate enough to meet someone like this recently....not going to mention any names but she knows who she is and maybe she will read this, I don't know...

For the longest time I have given up on relationships and romance because due to some things that happened to me a long time ago I decided that relationships and love don't really exist and also I made some horrible mistakes in my past - but that is a story for another time.

Anyway I met this woman not too long ago and everyday since then has been great, I look forward to waking up in the morning, I find myself thinking about her all day long. Now the tough part about this is: I am a very shy guy and have a hard time talking to other people, ESPECIALLY woman. So I find myself planning out a conversation in my head that I want to have with her but whenever I go up to her all that plans decide to jump out of my brain and leave me standing in front of her with a mouth full of teeth.

That Sucks So Badly though......

She is such an amazing person, even the little I managed to learn about her makes me want to learn more about her, but unfortunately I am just too shy especially around her and I get so nervous I even end up throwing sugar in the bin which was meant for my coffee!!!
I just don't know what it is about her but every time I see her my heart does this little dance in my chest and I feel like I'm gonna have a heart attack or pass out or break something.

She has the most infectious laugh I have heard that makes me wanna laugh every time she laughs.

Now I think there is something wrong with me but it doesn't really take much for me to be attracted to someone, and it has nothing to do with their looks or anything else. I find myself being attracted to something way deeper than the physical level....not sure exactly what that is but I just know that it feels right.

But I don't think that something between us would work out but who knows maybe something does, but if it doesn't I would purely just be satisfied by being friends...

As long as she is around I doubt I will ever have another bad day in my life.....