02-20-2002, 12:00 AM
I used to have a hard time with the concept of Flyers. Especially considering that CC related them so late in his career. (I'm a bit suspicious of what Carlos has spawned, i.e. cleargreen, laugan).
But then i saw them.
Actually, it was just after i began the 3 wings exercises.
However, the idea of shadow-like beings feasting on our energy hasn't seemed to help a lot of people.
It builds fear, which is one of the flyer's favourite dishes. Also for most people, fear is their favourite indulgence.
Catch 22. Chicken and egg.
The good news is that as one progresses down the path with heart, the flyers leave.
The bad news is that there is no quick fix. (Well, no *wise* quick fixes).
More recently, i discovered the buddhist take on all of this. They call it the "dualistic mind". The DM is an untrained mind that attaches itself to ideals of "this is good", "that is bad"; an ego-driven, self-centred philosophy.
I think that the DM is something that we, as humans, have developed since birth - probably before.
The moment we were born and nurtured by our mother, we became attached to a feeling of comfort, "aah, this is good". When our mother ignored us for too long, it became "how dare she!? i am the centre of the universe! waaaaaaaaaah!"
And so it starts... the ego-monster arises.
As a kid, ice cream and sweets made us happy. And then, when the ice cream dropped off the cone, we cried and cried.
Now that we're all grown up, we still hold on to silly ideals like "When i grow up, i'm going to eat as much chocolate and ice cream as i like. Then i'll be happy."
But, i'm getting off track...
My 5 year old daughter had a nightmare last night. She woke up screaming about a "purple monster".
Now, i know from my own experience not to tell a kid that "there's no such thing as monsters" because i used to have one living under my bed. Instead, i brought the cat in to sleep with her - shadow people hate cats - and my advice was to "think happy thoughts".
It's difficult with the kids, because they can't intellectualise. The best way to teach them is by example. And sorry to say, i'm still rather dualistic myself.
One of Jimmy's quotes comes to mind. I cant remember it exactly, but it goes something like:
"You can't scull a gallon of immortality. Instead, take a sip a day."
But then i saw them.
Actually, it was just after i began the 3 wings exercises.
However, the idea of shadow-like beings feasting on our energy hasn't seemed to help a lot of people.
It builds fear, which is one of the flyer's favourite dishes. Also for most people, fear is their favourite indulgence.
Catch 22. Chicken and egg.
The good news is that as one progresses down the path with heart, the flyers leave.
The bad news is that there is no quick fix. (Well, no *wise* quick fixes).
More recently, i discovered the buddhist take on all of this. They call it the "dualistic mind". The DM is an untrained mind that attaches itself to ideals of "this is good", "that is bad"; an ego-driven, self-centred philosophy.
I think that the DM is something that we, as humans, have developed since birth - probably before.
The moment we were born and nurtured by our mother, we became attached to a feeling of comfort, "aah, this is good". When our mother ignored us for too long, it became "how dare she!? i am the centre of the universe! waaaaaaaaaah!"
And so it starts... the ego-monster arises.
As a kid, ice cream and sweets made us happy. And then, when the ice cream dropped off the cone, we cried and cried.
Now that we're all grown up, we still hold on to silly ideals like "When i grow up, i'm going to eat as much chocolate and ice cream as i like. Then i'll be happy."
But, i'm getting off track...
My 5 year old daughter had a nightmare last night. She woke up screaming about a "purple monster".
Now, i know from my own experience not to tell a kid that "there's no such thing as monsters" because i used to have one living under my bed. Instead, i brought the cat in to sleep with her - shadow people hate cats - and my advice was to "think happy thoughts".
It's difficult with the kids, because they can't intellectualise. The best way to teach them is by example. And sorry to say, i'm still rather dualistic myself.
One of Jimmy's quotes comes to mind. I cant remember it exactly, but it goes something like:
"You can't scull a gallon of immortality. Instead, take a sip a day."