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Tuesday, February 23, 2016
An article written by Owen Waters, author of "The Shift: The Revolution in Human Consciousness
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Your Inner Feng Shui Compass
The Nature of Change
One constant that you can count on in life is change.
One constant that you can count on in life is change.
Change exists because life is in motion, and motion is one of the three aspects of the original consciousness that underlies all of Creation. Everything in the universe springs from two complementary aspects of consciousness - thought and feeling - set into motion.
The existence of motion as one of the fundamental components of Creation guarantees that change is continuous. The point of life is to experience infinite variations of expression of the one underlying consciousness, Infinite Being.
Changes in Your Life
Major changes in life are rarely easy, but our very reason for being is to work through changes and experiences in life.
Major changes in life are rarely easy, but our very reason for being is to work through changes and experiences in life.
Today, changes are being accelerated by our being in the global transformation called The Shift. Many would say that today's changes are intense to the point of becoming chaotic. In physics, chaos is a temporary phase between one natural state of harmony and its transformation into a higher form. The transition phase between the two states becomes very choppy until the higher form is reached.
Today, we are in the storm before the calm.
We are so beset by change that it can become hard to discern what changes are important and what changes are just societal noise which has little bearing on the real paths that we need to tread through life. It is here that a sense of inner direction becomes an exquisite asset.
Navigation Through Life
Your purpose in life is an ever-unfolding saga. Like a journey across the seas by boat, your journey through life is made safe and direct by the use of a compass. In this journey, you have a built-in compass that helps you navigate in the most appropriate direction.
Your purpose in life is an ever-unfolding saga. Like a journey across the seas by boat, your journey through life is made safe and direct by the use of a compass. In this journey, you have a built-in compass that helps you navigate in the most appropriate direction.
That compass is your sense of innermost joy. As an expression of your inner being, like a compass, your innermost joy points the way. When you think about the one action you could take right now which would move you towards the most long-term inner joy, you are seeing that course of action which is most connected to your inner being.
Because destinations in life are reached in steps or stages, your inner compass can actually point in seemingly different directions on different days. They key is to realize that the one task you can best address at any given moment is the one which is most aligned with your innermost joy.
Each step on a journey is different; yet, all steps lead to the final destination. If you are inspired to do one thing today and to do something different tomorrow, it is because those tasks are both steps along the pathway to the desired destination. Trust in the timing of your inner guidance. It's wisdom comes from the part of you which is your connection to the universe and to Infinite Being.
Be attentive to your inspiration and the ideas that it brings. Make a note of these ideas as they occur and, in retrospect, you will be amazed as to how insightful they were.
Magnetic Field
Do you know...
The earth has its two magnetic poles on its axis, i.e. north and south ends of the earth. They are also known as ‘Dipoles’ of the earth as the magnetic range of the earth roams in between these two dipoles. There are three layers of the earth which are named as crust, mantle and core. The first two layers of the earth comprise of rock and soil. But the last core is made up of molten iron. That molten iron creates a kind of attraction that generates ‘Electric currents’ in rolls in relation to north- south polar axis.
Relevancy of Vastu norms in relation to magnetic field of the earth:
The astounding fact is that our ancestors were vigilant of the natural elements which are pronounced as Prithvi, Jala, Aakash, Vayu and Agni. They were aware of the effect and influence of earth’s magnetic field on biotic and abiotic components existing on this earth. So, they constituted vastu norms in correspondence to the inevitable respond of natural elements on the living creatures that may be either good or bad to which admit as the negative vibes or positive vibes of the natural elements on living creatures. The head of a human body is considered as the north and legs point to the south of the magnetic axis. That’s why; sleeping with the legs positioned in the north direction is considered as bad because the energizing point of the body is enduring the degrading of positive vibes in the human surrounding. Consequently, tension and stress keep on ticking the nerves of a living creatures’ smooth going of life.
The Story of No Beef a Myth
Do you know?
Why Kuan Yin devotees are forbidden to eat beef?
Many of us heard and some of us believe in this. I read about it some time ago...
But how many of us know the real story? the truth?
Do you know this abstinence is only practiced in South-East Asia, particularly Malaysia and Singapore?
In China and Tibet, devotees of the Goddess of Mercy are not aware of such restriction. Sounds surprising? Maybe yes? Maybe no. You can try to tell this to a Bhutanese and he or she will think it is a joke as meat is a staple in their diet despite being a populace comprising of Buddhists mainly.
I kind of agree. When you are poor, being able to taste meat, smell meat is a heaven sent.
The Buddha himself is not a vegetarian and did not forbid his disciples from eating beef, or any meat in general. Remember what he preached was the Middle Way, not a practice of extremes. However, since it is part of the teaching to refrain from killing in any form, a vegetarian diet is recommended but this is not imposed. Mahayana Buddhists recognize the consumption of meat to be cruel and devoid of compassion, thus many Mahayana Buddhists are vegetarians. Numbers of Mahayana sutra record Buddha praising the virtue of avoiding meat. But nowhere in the Buddhist scriptures mentioned that beef has to be abstained from completely. So in terms of authentic Buddhist concepts, abstinence from beef is not part of it. There is only the differentiation of vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
On a personal note, I feel that food is food. Killing is cruel but killing for survival and food consumption in the simplest and least cruel manner is accepted since many many...years ago...
The real root of the belief comes from the legend of Miao Shan 妙善, who was believed to be a reincarnation of Avalokitesvara. The extract from an online article explains this clearly:
“Many less educated Buddhists especially the elderly would cite a story where Guan Shi Yin was once the third princess Miao Shan in ancient China. In the story, she was a compassionate daughter who even gorged out her eyes to cure the illness of her evil father. In reward for her deed, Buddha gave her a thousand eyes and a thousand arms so that she could continue to help others. Later, she was canonized and worshiped by the common people. This story has many versions but among the illiterate majority this was the source of inspiration for the masses who could not read the scriptures.”
Due to her father’s evil deeds, he was reincarnated many times as a cow and thus, many devotees felt in respect of the Goddess, it is best to avoid consuming beef totally. This story is based on the writings of a Buddhist monk Chiang Chih-ch'i in 1100AD and said to be originated likely from Taoist folklore.
However, that is a legend and not the actual historical origin of Kwan Yin. First known as Avalokitesvara, the name first appeared at to be around 400 AD in India. The concept of Avalokitesvara was subsequently brought to China via Tibet and metamorphosised from a male form to that of a female to 1200 AD. Thus, true devotees of Avalokitesvara or Kwan Yin, do not need to abstain from beef. But as Buddhists, they are encouraged to adopt a vegetarian diet.
But if one feels uncomfortable to eat meat or whatever food, for whatever reasons, then by all means do not do it, do not eat it, do not harm is the morale.
Friday, February 12, 2016
MYSTIC KNOT
MYSTIC KNOT
The mystic knot is also called the love knot.
In old tradition, this symbol is very often regarded as a lucky symbol, but at a less than spiritual or earthly level it is regarded as the perfect symbol of never ending love and unity amongst family members.
It also represents a long life uninterrupted by heartbreaks, separations, sufferings or setbacks.
The mystic knot is red in color and it can be placed anywhere.
This enhances the relationship of the couple and a family.
The mystic knot ensures harmony. It symbolizes loyalty & consideration.
Be Positive - Motivational Quote
Whenever you find a motivating quote that speaks to you, note it down.
Use it! You will be surprised how much words can uplift you, people around you and your environment.
Love who you are and be proud of it!
Happy Valentine!
Love who you are and be proud of it!
Do not try to be what you are not.
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Exypnos Academy's Mission
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Quote - Zhu Ge Liang
“One should seek serenity to cultivate the body,
thriftiness to cultivate
the morals. If one is not simple and frugal,
the morals. If one is not simple and frugal,
one's ambition will not sparkle.
If one is not calm and serene,
If one is not calm and serene,
one will not reach far.”
- Zhu Ge Liang
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Thursday, February 4, 2016
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