We all know the feeling of walking through life as if we are carrying the huge burden of our worries and stresses on our backs and shoulders, struggling to keep moving forward. There is no real way to move freely and fluidly in such a situation, and we are all longing to lay our burdens down. Just imagining that it would be possible to do such a thing can be enough to elicit a sigh of relief and a feeling of lightness.
The human imagination is a powerful tool, and we can use it to take journeys to faraway places without ever leaving our home. Because of this, we too can lay our burdens down at the feet of a divine being such as the great Mother, Buddha or a mountain. Releasing ourselves from that which we can’t handle on our own. No matter how smart we are, how capable we are, or how hard we work, no one can single-handedly cope with all the worries that we tend to take on in the course of our lives. And, we aren't designed to do so. Our wellbeing depends upon our ability to hand over that which we can no longer carry by ourselves.
Visualizing yourself carrying your burdens to the feet of someone or something much bigger than you can be a powerful daily practice. To begin, sit with your eyes closed and envision an all powerful, supremely comforting being in what ever form that takes for you, standing at the end of a road. See yourself carrying a large sack, box, or other container, imagining that all your worries are inside it. Watch as you make your way to the being of your choice, and lay your baggage down at their feet. Allow yourself to feel the lightness and relief of this action, express your gratitude, and surrender. You will be amazed by how this simple meditation can liberate you from a burden you were never meant to carry.
Showing posts with label freedom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label freedom. Show all posts
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
guns and congress
Every so often I read the U.S.News. Usually I throw it away. This past week I was able to find something that wrinkles my brow. In the March 17 2008 issue was a story on Gun Control called Right to Bear Arms. It scares me to see the folly of the fear issues.
Why is it that so few have such a loud noice and the rest of America sits on its hands. Again, the Constitution is being placed on trial along with the Founders of this most important document. I would assume the very placement of the 2nd Amendment in our Bill of Rights, would be enough for America. The arguement for or against a family owning a rifle or a hand gun has little to do with what has been written and the lessons learned these past 200 plus years.
The idea that by restricting the ownership of guns from Joe America will curb the crime rate in the USA is just as silly as by casterating the rapest will curb the rape and violence to men and women in this country.
I have read in this issue how people are blaming the gun dealers for the deaths of our youth. NOT SO! If you want to know how guns are put in the hands of those not fit to have a gun, ask the street gangs, the members of fanaticle organizations who want to do harm to others. Go to the prisons and seek out the kilers of men, women and children on our streets, in our homes and in our schools and churches. Look to the parents who are lazy and just don't put trigger locks on their weapons.
I think you will find the vast majority of criminals get their guns from illegal sources. Guns that hit our streets through smuggling and backyard manufacturing. I've seen guns called disposables by the bucket full in the back or cars and vans, cost 25 to 100 dollars depending on the caliber and quantity desired.
Assault weapons... When and if congress wishes to ban firearms, they need to look at the broad market what may become a reaction to the ban, by the smuggling of assault weapons. Semi-automatic rifles and pistols are easily brought across the U S boarder from the north and from the south. Such a ban will be no better than the proabition act early in the 20 century.
Congress retified the Homeland Security in responce to panic and not clear thinking. The tightening our boarders is not hel;ping to keep people out of the USA. If there were ever to require a national I.D.Card, I think people may awaken to the loss of freedoms put upon the American People by Congress.
Now anyone born after 1940 will not remember the following, yet I will list the progress of the Gwermany People and the loss of their freedom.
1. restriction jobs to the average German.
2. the use of isolating various ethnic peoples
3. control of weapons
4. loss of free speach.
6 national party I D cards
7. Closing of Boarders to "Protect the people".
8. banning learning materials.
I think from this list, those of you how do remember can try to convincence the younger baby boomers and younger of the dangers we are treading on. Unless we are able to see those dangers being pressed by the minority and by Congress the more we are in danger of watchinmg our great nation fall as the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and the Mongals.
Why is it that so few have such a loud noice and the rest of America sits on its hands. Again, the Constitution is being placed on trial along with the Founders of this most important document. I would assume the very placement of the 2nd Amendment in our Bill of Rights, would be enough for America. The arguement for or against a family owning a rifle or a hand gun has little to do with what has been written and the lessons learned these past 200 plus years.
The idea that by restricting the ownership of guns from Joe America will curb the crime rate in the USA is just as silly as by casterating the rapest will curb the rape and violence to men and women in this country.
I have read in this issue how people are blaming the gun dealers for the deaths of our youth. NOT SO! If you want to know how guns are put in the hands of those not fit to have a gun, ask the street gangs, the members of fanaticle organizations who want to do harm to others. Go to the prisons and seek out the kilers of men, women and children on our streets, in our homes and in our schools and churches. Look to the parents who are lazy and just don't put trigger locks on their weapons.
I think you will find the vast majority of criminals get their guns from illegal sources. Guns that hit our streets through smuggling and backyard manufacturing. I've seen guns called disposables by the bucket full in the back or cars and vans, cost 25 to 100 dollars depending on the caliber and quantity desired.
Assault weapons... When and if congress wishes to ban firearms, they need to look at the broad market what may become a reaction to the ban, by the smuggling of assault weapons. Semi-automatic rifles and pistols are easily brought across the U S boarder from the north and from the south. Such a ban will be no better than the proabition act early in the 20 century.
Congress retified the Homeland Security in responce to panic and not clear thinking. The tightening our boarders is not hel;ping to keep people out of the USA. If there were ever to require a national I.D.Card, I think people may awaken to the loss of freedoms put upon the American People by Congress.
Now anyone born after 1940 will not remember the following, yet I will list the progress of the Gwermany People and the loss of their freedom.
1. restriction jobs to the average German.
2. the use of isolating various ethnic peoples
3. control of weapons
4. loss of free speach.
6 national party I D cards
7. Closing of Boarders to "Protect the people".
8. banning learning materials.
I think from this list, those of you how do remember can try to convincence the younger baby boomers and younger of the dangers we are treading on. Unless we are able to see those dangers being pressed by the minority and by Congress the more we are in danger of watchinmg our great nation fall as the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and the Mongals.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Our Comfort zone
Our Comfort Zone
Most of us have had the experience of doing some dreadful task only to finish it with feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. What is funny is most of the time when we do them, we come out changed and wondering what we were so worried about or why it took us so long. We may begin to look for other tasks we’ve avoided so that we can feel that same heady mix of excitement and completion.
No matter the reason we avoid things, we think it will force a change we’re not ready for, yet, putting it off only creates more obstacles for us. On the other hand, when we face the task at hand, no matter how onerous, that action creates a flow in our lives and allows us to grow. The relief is palpable when we stand finished, knowing we did something even though it was hard or we didn't want to do it. Yet if we cling to our comfort zone, never addressing the things we don’t want to face, we cut ourselves off from the flow and growth of life.
It seems, we all have at least one thing in our life that never seems to get done. To bring that task to the top of the list and promising ourselves that we will do it on such and such a date, is an act that could liberate a tremendous amount of energy in our lives. Whatever the task, we will allow ourselves to be fueled by the promise of the feelings of exhilaration and confidence that will be the natural reward for conquering that obstacle.
Most of us have had the experience of doing some dreadful task only to finish it with feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. What is funny is most of the time when we do them, we come out changed and wondering what we were so worried about or why it took us so long. We may begin to look for other tasks we’ve avoided so that we can feel that same heady mix of excitement and completion.
No matter the reason we avoid things, we think it will force a change we’re not ready for, yet, putting it off only creates more obstacles for us. On the other hand, when we face the task at hand, no matter how onerous, that action creates a flow in our lives and allows us to grow. The relief is palpable when we stand finished, knowing we did something even though it was hard or we didn't want to do it. Yet if we cling to our comfort zone, never addressing the things we don’t want to face, we cut ourselves off from the flow and growth of life.
It seems, we all have at least one thing in our life that never seems to get done. To bring that task to the top of the list and promising ourselves that we will do it on such and such a date, is an act that could liberate a tremendous amount of energy in our lives. Whatever the task, we will allow ourselves to be fueled by the promise of the feelings of exhilaration and confidence that will be the natural reward for conquering that obstacle.
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