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| "In" the World -- Not "of" the World The Realized Yogi lives like a lotus flower. The lotus is both "in" the world, yet not "of" the world. It grows in the soil and water of the world, yet rises above it at the same time. It goes outward (Adhyasa), but is not blinded by Avidya or Ignorance of its true nature. (Avidya-Adhyasa) |
Yoga means to "unite" or "join" the aspects
of ourselves which were never really divided
in the first place. It also means to "yoke"
or to engage ourselves in a self-training
program. Yoga means working with each of
the levels or aspects of our being
individually, and then unifying all of those
into their original whole, or Yoga. Yoga is a
Sanskrit word coming from the root "yuj"
and relates to both the processes or
practices referred to as Yoga and also the
goal itself, which is also called Yoga. As the
goal, the word Yoga is virtually one and the
same with the word Samadhi, the deep,
transcendent realization of the highest
truth or reality.
of ourselves which were never really divided
in the first place. It also means to "yoke"
or to engage ourselves in a self-training
program. Yoga means working with each of
the levels or aspects of our being
individually, and then unifying all of those
into their original whole, or Yoga. Yoga is a
Sanskrit word coming from the root "yuj"
and relates to both the processes or
practices referred to as Yoga and also the
goal itself, which is also called Yoga. As the
goal, the word Yoga is virtually one and the
same with the word Samadhi, the deep,
transcendent realization of the highest
truth or reality.
| Personification of wisdom (in Greek, "Σοφία" or "Sophia") at the Celsus Library in Ephesus, Turkey. |
About Buddhism
The greatest achievement is selflessness.
The greatest worth is self-mastery.
The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.
The greatest precept is continual awareness.
The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.
The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways.
The greatest magic is transmuting the passions.
The greatest generosity is non-attachment.
The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind.
The greatest patience is humility.
The greatest effort is not concerned with results.
The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go.
The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.
Atisha (11th century Tibetan Buddhist master)
The greatest achievement is selflessness.
The greatest worth is self-mastery.
The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.
The greatest precept is continual awareness.
The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.
The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways.
The greatest magic is transmuting the passions.
The greatest generosity is non-attachment.
The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind.
The greatest patience is humility.
The greatest effort is not concerned with results.
The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go.
The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.
Atisha (11th century Tibetan Buddhist master)
| I strengthen my own spirit by extending more kindness and consideration to the world. I practice compassion with everyone, including myself. |
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Living From Intention"
by Jan Marie Dore, Master Certified Coach, Guest Author
Your life is an expression of your mind. If you want to change your
life, you must change your thinking. The quality of your life
reflects the quality of your thoughts.
Everything starts with intention. Conscious intention aligns the
heart, will, mind, and spirit. It is a powerful tool for co-creating
your life.
The dictionary defines "intention" as an aim that guides action.
Intention simply signifies a direction or a course of action that one
proposes to follow: It is my intention to take a vacation next month.
The thought leads to the result.
You connect to intention by first imagining what you want and then
allowing yourself to experience it as if it had already happened.
Over the past nine years as a coach, I have repeatedly witnessed the
power of intention as my clients have listened to their wiser selves
and then taken action to manifest their heart's desires.
It all starts in your mind. Anything you can conceive of in your mind
has the possibility to be realized. By forming an intention, you are
planting a seed that will blossom and grow. What you focus your
energy and attention on truly comes to be in your life when combined
with action.
A simple example of the power of intention that many of us have
experienced is to decide in your mind before you go off to sleep
exactly what time you want to wake up in the morning. Imagine, for
example, that you want to be up by 7AM. Plant that seed in your mind
and visualize waking up refreshed with your clock reading 7AM. Then
go to sleep, and let the power of your mind go to work to follow
through on your intended result.
Trust that if you set out your intention with clarity and make the
space for it, whether it be the physical space or the
emotional/spiritual space, and listen to your wise inner self, the
messages will get clearer and your goals will be attained. Hold your
dreams out as something possible.
Intention is about consciousness, choice, commitment and the will
and dedication to follow through. By applying intention, attention,
action, and gratitude to our daily lives, it is possible to create
the lives we want and to achieve peace and contentment in a
demanding, ever-changing world.
Align yourself with you deepest intentions, and your desires can be
fulfilled
Your intention must inspire you and continue to inspire you. You can
use the power of your intention to create the life you want right
now!
~~~~~
How do you currently apply these principles to your career and to
your life?
Take a moment to think about your life.
- What do you know could be different?
- What's possible?
- What are your deepest desires?
- What are you ready to change?
Begin today to take responsibility for what you intend in your life.
Start each day with a brief intention to support your goals and
personal development. It may be for how you would like your
interactions with others to be, what you would like to have more or
less of in your life, a dream you would like to achieve, or perhaps
the qualities you would like to exhibit.
Keep your thoughts to yourself on what you intend to create.
At the end of each day, take five minutes to reflect on where you see
the power of intention at work in your life. Recap your
accomplishments using the principles of acknowledgement, acceptance,
and gratitude. Your journal can be used for recording these thoughts
or you can simply make some quiet time to reflect. Notice where and
how your intentions have come true.
To reach your dreams, begin walking in the direction you want to go!
~~~~~
Copyright © 2005 Jan Marie Dore. All Rights Reserved.
Jan Marie Dore, Master Certified Coach,
by Jan Marie Dore, Master Certified Coach, Guest Author
Your life is an expression of your mind. If you want to change your
life, you must change your thinking. The quality of your life
reflects the quality of your thoughts.
Everything starts with intention. Conscious intention aligns the
heart, will, mind, and spirit. It is a powerful tool for co-creating
your life.
The dictionary defines "intention" as an aim that guides action.
Intention simply signifies a direction or a course of action that one
proposes to follow: It is my intention to take a vacation next month.
The thought leads to the result.
You connect to intention by first imagining what you want and then
allowing yourself to experience it as if it had already happened.
Over the past nine years as a coach, I have repeatedly witnessed the
power of intention as my clients have listened to their wiser selves
and then taken action to manifest their heart's desires.
It all starts in your mind. Anything you can conceive of in your mind
has the possibility to be realized. By forming an intention, you are
planting a seed that will blossom and grow. What you focus your
energy and attention on truly comes to be in your life when combined
with action.
A simple example of the power of intention that many of us have
experienced is to decide in your mind before you go off to sleep
exactly what time you want to wake up in the morning. Imagine, for
example, that you want to be up by 7AM. Plant that seed in your mind
and visualize waking up refreshed with your clock reading 7AM. Then
go to sleep, and let the power of your mind go to work to follow
through on your intended result.
Trust that if you set out your intention with clarity and make the
space for it, whether it be the physical space or the
emotional/spiritual space, and listen to your wise inner self, the
messages will get clearer and your goals will be attained. Hold your
dreams out as something possible.
Intention is about consciousness, choice, commitment and the will
and dedication to follow through. By applying intention, attention,
action, and gratitude to our daily lives, it is possible to create
the lives we want and to achieve peace and contentment in a
demanding, ever-changing world.
Align yourself with you deepest intentions, and your desires can be
fulfilled
Your intention must inspire you and continue to inspire you. You can
use the power of your intention to create the life you want right
now!
~~~~~
How do you currently apply these principles to your career and to
your life?
Take a moment to think about your life.
- What do you know could be different?
- What's possible?
- What are your deepest desires?
- What are you ready to change?
Begin today to take responsibility for what you intend in your life.
Start each day with a brief intention to support your goals and
personal development. It may be for how you would like your
interactions with others to be, what you would like to have more or
less of in your life, a dream you would like to achieve, or perhaps
the qualities you would like to exhibit.
Keep your thoughts to yourself on what you intend to create.
At the end of each day, take five minutes to reflect on where you see
the power of intention at work in your life. Recap your
accomplishments using the principles of acknowledgement, acceptance,
and gratitude. Your journal can be used for recording these thoughts
or you can simply make some quiet time to reflect. Notice where and
how your intentions have come true.
To reach your dreams, begin walking in the direction you want to go!
~~~~~
Copyright © 2005 Jan Marie Dore. All Rights Reserved.
Jan Marie Dore, Master Certified Coach,
