11-27-2015, 12:07 AM
I am going to do some things that bring focus to principles I've learned.
Let me start by giving an example of the compartmental approach (which has its time and place). Say I am in this relation with my wife where I've continually forfeited power because this was the way of least resistance for decades. Finally, I have no say, no self-respect, no happiness. I recap and obtain to some lost energy, and I am going to use concerted effort to change well established marital dynamics. I commence by taking on whatever issue's with my wife with direct focus.
I am certain I will not just be hanging over a clothesline, but more at 'from one.' Then, just before the noose is loosened, my wife will put on me a dog collar.. the kind with behavioral electric shocks for when I ever think to think for myself again.
Now, when I first met Joe (awareness 'guru'), I was a professional horseplayer 'wannabe.' He showed me I was complete ****, but not because of aspiring to such, but because he knew that no one could be complete and happy (forgetting about money) with lack of maturity and grounding. Typically, if one is to be successful in anything, the person must begin with principles at the bottom of things- the foundation.
Joe unwaveringly demonstrated that even if one could excell in a specific compartment, if success there could not be brought to bear upon the whole person, the person would have accomplished next to nothing. He showed how one matures by decisions that ultimately will ground one in death.
I was unreceptive to learning most of my life. I had to turn on a conscious 'switch' the times I wanted to be receptive to knowledge. I want to accentuate the sense of openess for learning new ideas the few times I had it, and how I essentially trusted to abondon my own set ways to create a blank 'mind' to be filled.
When I obtained to this personal canvas, there were those concepts that when received I them, were effective empirically; I mean, they sat deeply, or were grounded in my essential beingness. Somehow, someway these ideas are recognized as important to maturity.
The second time I saw Joe, he put the first lesson about being a decisional person quite succinctly. He asked me if I wanted to join him to NY to see a particular horse race. Now, I did what most people would usually do.. I either said. "I'd think about it;" or, "Oh yeah, sure" knowing I could change my mind. Joe, said he had no patience for indecision, that if I was to go he needed receipt of $150 the next day (towards reservation/travel). I somehow had the wherewithal to respond right on the spot by giving him the money immediately (totally unlike me). That would be one of the distinct acts that become a resource for empirically understanding and developing 'conscious' choice after.
After the second day (NY is very sensational), I am becoming mentally worn. As we are walking the streets, Joe stops. He takes note that I am retreating inward and losing focus. He explains to me how persons habitually concede to the neurotic mind, that if I was simply aware enough, I could decide to overcome the tiredness; that instead of narrow self-reflection (self-pity), I could continue to enjoy the sights and what NY has to offer. You just cannot buy experiential seeds like that. Can you understand what a gem that was to draw value from, and how many similar conditions in my life where that empirical event was relevant?
A light bulb went on that very moment he addressed me in that NY momment. The magnitude of what he was saying prevailed, and I was no longer tired. I think this was the first time in my life I realized I had a choice about the state of consciousness I was experiencing.
I became conscious of worthless self-reflections and began to look for the seeds that were worth growing. Though I admit, I was lucky to have those that pushed me along. It was work to be conscious of even whether or not I was aware or not, so it was really easy for a person like me to want to retreat back to undirected self-reflection (which amounts to self-pity).
Too, if I respond enthusiastically to something s. writes, it is because I know from experience that there is an intrinsically valuable seed there. It may take time before it (an idea) matures, but I know now absolutely it will.
Energy you expend to grow (something/SELF) will usually bear the most fruit if that energy is focused on (used on) underlying principles and letting spirit of intent do the work. I certainly use energy for narrow/compartmental matters in the tonal, but even with this, I have taught myself to use work in these matters to hone my understanding of broader principles. Tonal occupation is an integral part of the warrior's way.
I'm not really into this writing right now........ ....
PS. By the way, it was when I worked with my emptiness and formed things principally and with principles, that I figuratively changed who wears a collar. (smiles)
Let me start by giving an example of the compartmental approach (which has its time and place). Say I am in this relation with my wife where I've continually forfeited power because this was the way of least resistance for decades. Finally, I have no say, no self-respect, no happiness. I recap and obtain to some lost energy, and I am going to use concerted effort to change well established marital dynamics. I commence by taking on whatever issue's with my wife with direct focus.
I am certain I will not just be hanging over a clothesline, but more at 'from one.' Then, just before the noose is loosened, my wife will put on me a dog collar.. the kind with behavioral electric shocks for when I ever think to think for myself again.
Now, when I first met Joe (awareness 'guru'), I was a professional horseplayer 'wannabe.' He showed me I was complete ****, but not because of aspiring to such, but because he knew that no one could be complete and happy (forgetting about money) with lack of maturity and grounding. Typically, if one is to be successful in anything, the person must begin with principles at the bottom of things- the foundation.
Joe unwaveringly demonstrated that even if one could excell in a specific compartment, if success there could not be brought to bear upon the whole person, the person would have accomplished next to nothing. He showed how one matures by decisions that ultimately will ground one in death.
I was unreceptive to learning most of my life. I had to turn on a conscious 'switch' the times I wanted to be receptive to knowledge. I want to accentuate the sense of openess for learning new ideas the few times I had it, and how I essentially trusted to abondon my own set ways to create a blank 'mind' to be filled.
When I obtained to this personal canvas, there were those concepts that when received I them, were effective empirically; I mean, they sat deeply, or were grounded in my essential beingness. Somehow, someway these ideas are recognized as important to maturity.
The second time I saw Joe, he put the first lesson about being a decisional person quite succinctly. He asked me if I wanted to join him to NY to see a particular horse race. Now, I did what most people would usually do.. I either said. "I'd think about it;" or, "Oh yeah, sure" knowing I could change my mind. Joe, said he had no patience for indecision, that if I was to go he needed receipt of $150 the next day (towards reservation/travel). I somehow had the wherewithal to respond right on the spot by giving him the money immediately (totally unlike me). That would be one of the distinct acts that become a resource for empirically understanding and developing 'conscious' choice after.
After the second day (NY is very sensational), I am becoming mentally worn. As we are walking the streets, Joe stops. He takes note that I am retreating inward and losing focus. He explains to me how persons habitually concede to the neurotic mind, that if I was simply aware enough, I could decide to overcome the tiredness; that instead of narrow self-reflection (self-pity), I could continue to enjoy the sights and what NY has to offer. You just cannot buy experiential seeds like that. Can you understand what a gem that was to draw value from, and how many similar conditions in my life where that empirical event was relevant?
A light bulb went on that very moment he addressed me in that NY momment. The magnitude of what he was saying prevailed, and I was no longer tired. I think this was the first time in my life I realized I had a choice about the state of consciousness I was experiencing.
I became conscious of worthless self-reflections and began to look for the seeds that were worth growing. Though I admit, I was lucky to have those that pushed me along. It was work to be conscious of even whether or not I was aware or not, so it was really easy for a person like me to want to retreat back to undirected self-reflection (which amounts to self-pity).
Too, if I respond enthusiastically to something s. writes, it is because I know from experience that there is an intrinsically valuable seed there. It may take time before it (an idea) matures, but I know now absolutely it will.
Energy you expend to grow (something/SELF) will usually bear the most fruit if that energy is focused on (used on) underlying principles and letting spirit of intent do the work. I certainly use energy for narrow/compartmental matters in the tonal, but even with this, I have taught myself to use work in these matters to hone my understanding of broader principles. Tonal occupation is an integral part of the warrior's way.
I'm not really into this writing right now........ ....
PS. By the way, it was when I worked with my emptiness and formed things principally and with principles, that I figuratively changed who wears a collar. (smiles)