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Mind, Body, Soul
The Crow and
Enlightenment
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Spring might not have "sprung" but, - she's
definitely letting us know she's knocking at the door! As I pen this -
it's 45 degrees and sunny. I'm reminded of all of the "stuff we need
for the warm weather"...new clothes, thinner bodies, less wrinkles, a
steady smile, etc. Consider the following.
10 Myths Blocking Your Enlightenment
Myth #1 - You can't be a normal person and be enlightened: As you
achieve higher and higher states of enlightenment, you become a magnet
for good. It's a positive for those around you.
Myth #2 - You must give everything up to be enlightened: One of the
most common myths about being enlightened is that you must renounce the
world and give up all of your possessions. This is not true.
Myth #3 - You must walk, dress, and talk like a spiritual person...wear
symbols, crystals, etc: Symbols, crystals, and clothes don't help or
take away from your enlightenment. I'm sure there are things that make
you feel good like clothes, etc. That's more about personal preference
than creating a state of pervasive peace.
Myth #4 - You must chant, make specific finger signs, or have special
mantras to be enlightened: Enlightenment is a reconsideration of your
entire existence and, it's possible that certain disciplines will
reinforce that for you.
Myth #5 - You have to spend time in an ashram to enlighten: You can get
into an enlightened state anywhere...the beach, a motel room, the
middle of Manhattan.
Myth #6 - You have to be into eastern mysticism to enlighten: Eastern
mysticism or religion don't have the franchise on enlightenment. Once
you achieve the state, it becomes evident that enlightenment is a set
of perspectives to which all high-minded people aspire.
Myth #7 - You need to meditate all the time to be enlightened:
Meditation has it's place in the process, but it is not a means to an
end.
Myth #8 - Enlightenment is only for the special few: This was true in
the past. But something has changed in the consciousness and capacity
of man.
Myth #9 - You can't be enlightened and materially successful: Being
enlightened simply means you know that we are all one thing expressing
itself with infinite variety. You recognize that the difference between
you and everything you experience is your perception. When you "know"
that, you have incredible courage and tenacity. You don't get stopped
by irrational fears projected by The Drunk Monkey (negative mind
chatter).
Myth #10 - Once you are enlightened, you are eternally at peace: This
is not true. You still have a body and a nervous system. You still have
old emotional triggers that come up. Navigating today's complex world
is far easier when you can see people are just doing what they are
doing. - MATTHEWFERRY.COM/BLOG
What if we all looked the way we wanted? Our ideal weight became
reality, our worries about money washed away. Your love life is exactly
the way you pictured it. Do you think we'd all be happier? Or would we
just find new things to hate? - Halos and Horns Fun Page
There once was a crow who lived in the woods. He was happy with his
life and never wanted for anything. But one day he saw a dove. "That
dove is so bright and beautiful," thought the crow. "By
comparison, I am dark and dull." The crow approached the dove and said,
"You are so beautiful. You must be the happiest bird alive." "I
used to think I was the happiest bird alive, but then I saw a robin.
It's chest was so red and vibrant. I feel plain by comparison. I think
the robin must be the happiest bird alive." So the crow visited the
robin. "You're so beautiful," said the crow. "You must be the happiest
bird alive." "I thought I was the happiest bird alive," said the
robin "until I saw a peacock. It's colors were so impressive and rich.
My red chest looks so boring by comparison. I think the peacock must be
the happiest bird alive." So the crow flew to a zoo to meet the
peacock. Many people flocked to the peacock's cage and took
photographs. When the crowd had left, the crow said to the peacock,
"You're so beautiful. You must be the happiest bird alive." The peacock
sighed and said, "I thought I was the happiest bird alive, but then
they put me in a cage because of my beauty. Sometimes I look to the sky
and see a crow flying free, and all I want is to be a crow. I think the
crow must be the happiest bird alive." By comparing
ourselves to others, we lose sight of our own blessings. The secret to
happiness is to be thankful for what we have and not be upset over what
we lack. - Appreciate
"Sometimes all you need is for someone to just be there, even if they
can't solve your problems. Just knowing there is someone who cares can
make all the difference." - sun.gazing.com
The best is yet to be!! MONA
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