I recently read a book about a father and daughter, a narrative that felt almost like a reflection of my own relationship with my dad. It stirred something deep within me—familiar narratives I knew too well, revelations I had unearthed in therapy, and insights that struck me anew. After a sudden and unexpected wave of tears, I felt my emotions swirling inside me. Seeking clarity, I grabbed my bike and headed into the forest, hoping that nature’s symphony would help me make sense of it all—or lead me to explore the wounds I had just uncovered.
The way we think significantly influences the course of our lives. Therefore, to gain mastery over our lives, it is essential that we learn to observe our thoughts and actions.
A mantra is a sacred thought, sound, word, or grouping of words which aid in concentration during meditation, to calm, to guide and to illuminate. The ritual of mantra has been used for thousands of years, by those seeking to further their meditation practice and connect more deeply to Source Energy.
Each mantra carries with its own distinct symbol or thought, and works on the principle that when we hear the specific sacred sound and repeat it over and over, we can tune into it, become part of its vibration and receive its specific wisdom.
Everyone in our lives holds up a mirror to our beliefs. This is especially true of our significant others, close friends and coworkers, and the reason why our closest relationships are sometimes the most challenging.
In our last post, The Power of Meditation, we discussed the value of meditation in helping to raise awareness and create a meaningful connection between the body and higher consciousness.
Meditation is a universal, active process of uniting the physical body with higher consciousness, which enables us to tune in to Universal guidance, develop awareness, and understand and love ourselves and others.
There are two kinds of truths: Universal Truth and Contextual Truth. Universal Truth can be recognized by a feeling of peace or joy, it is timeless and always grounded in love. If something is Universally True it can be found in every philosophy, religion and culture, as well as in science.
Contextual Truth is something that was true at one time or in the context of a certain situation, but does not apply Universally. It may bring up feelings of fear, anger, confusion or mistrust and may begin to have a limiting effect on our lives.
The Father Energy: Balancing on a Bike and in Life
I recently read a book about a father and daughter, a narrative that felt almost like a reflection of my own relationship with my dad. It stirred something deep within me—familiar narratives I knew too well, revelations I had unearthed in therapy, and insights that struck me anew. After a sudden and unexpected wave of tears, I felt my emotions swirling inside me. Seeking clarity, I grabbed my bike and headed into the forest, hoping that nature’s symphony would help me make sense of it all—or lead me to explore the wounds I had just uncovered.