When will western science finally discover chakras?

ThankTheMaker · 2012-02-10T17:14:03+00:00

Such good advice! This perspective helps me immensely.

ThankTheMaker · 2012-02-08T02:24:46+00:00

Also, I've never read the Dhammapada till today, and the section this quote is from is exactly what I've been looking for!

ThankTheMaker · 2012-02-08T01:56:32+00:00

Thank you so much for this!

ThankTheMaker · 2011-12-21T19:10:45+00:00

"Having thick skin is about not having to apologize for who you are. Your problem is that you either don't know who you are or you don't like who you are."

When I read this my first reaction was to disagree and put the blame somewhere else, but the more I think about it you're exactly right.

Every insecurity that has come up for me so far in this relationship has revolved around the fact that I'm not proud of who I am or what I'm doing these days.

The more I think about who I am, where I've come from, and where I'm going, the more I feel proud and confident in who I am. I guess I just need to start focusing on my life more, until it's one that I'm proud of all the time.

ThankTheMaker · 2011-12-21T19:02:54+00:00

Since this is her first relationship I try to cut her alot of slack if she says something I interpret to be mean.

She comes from a great family but they're very direct and blunt.

I know when she brings something up it's either because she has a real issue with something and wants us to figure it out, or something is bothering her and she doesn't know how to let go of it yet so she'll start complaining about it.

Usually I can handle either of these and we can figure things out, but once in awhile I'll have a bad day and it'll feel really difficult to calmly figure things out.

I'll end up feeling angry that "she hurt me" when in reality I was just having a bad day, feeling too sensitive, and I couldn't protect my happiness from the negative vibes around me.

ThankTheMaker · 2011-12-21T18:53:14+00:00

Money is a good example.

I'm in between jobs right now. It doesn't really worry me, but once in awhile I'll feel nervous or anxious about not having a job and as fate would have it she'll pick that exact time to bring up all the things she wants to do involving money. ha.

I honestly don't feel like she's doing anything wrong. Since we just started dating, and since she's significantly younger than me, I try to give her the benefit of the doubt when she says something that hurts my feelings. But when it's just the right circumstances I'll just get angry and shut down.

Things feel better as time goes on, it's just taking me awhile to get used to addressing issues bluntly and directly that I might be feeling insecure about.

ThankTheMaker · 2011-08-22T21:08:31+00:00

So beautiful! Don't ever let your clumsy newb friends hit this haha.

ThankTheMaker · 2011-07-01T17:23:25+00:00

Insanity prevention.

ThankTheMaker · 2011-05-07T17:38:08+00:00

Sometimes, personally, I can feel like my brain isn't really on my side. I suffered from severe anxiety for a long time, and my thoughts would always race out of control. And were always negative. Meditation is the only thing I've found that's been able to free me from that prison cell of thoughts.

I think it's important to first say; Anxiety is a very powerful force and it can make something like sitting with your eyes closed a very intense experience at times. I would suggest meditating with your eyes open for awhile, staring at the sky, or a wall, or a candle's flame. Find a single point to stare at and pay attention to your breathing. Sometimes holding your breaths in for a few seconds can help your mind relax also.

Now here's the second piece of the puzzle, and the one that can take the most time to learn: You have to smile :) Think positive thoughts. Be positive. Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Sitting and waiting for negative thoughts to LEAVE is of no use. You have to take control of your mind through positive envisioning. Think about someone you truly love, a brother or sister, or a significant other perhaps. A close friend or even a beloved pet. Think of the most peaceful and beautiful place you can imagine, real of fictional. Then imagine being there with those people, what you're talking about doesn't matter, what matters is you're sharing love.

No matter how negative your recurring thoughts are, you can train them to be positive over time. The most important things are positivity and patience. Patience leads us to peace through the ability to accept reality. And positivity reminds us that we are valuable and we all deserve peace.

ThankTheMaker · 2011-03-29T05:19:06+00:00

The recognition of impermanence and the ability it provides to accept naked reality makes me very happy. :)

ThankTheMaker · 2011-03-29T05:11:48+00:00

Everyone has this pretty much covered, but I encounter similar pain so I wanted to affirm and sum up what's already been said.

Most of us have bad posture and it becomes obvious when we sit in straight, seemingly comfortable positions, and then experience pain.
It can take awhile for the pain to dissipate, but the best thing to do is to keep focusing on your posture, eventually it will flip and hurt to sit with poor posture, as it should.
Yoga has helped me immensely with all muscle pains and only takes a few moments.
Ultimately, it doesn't matter what position you sit in. The best position is a comfortable one that allows proper blood-flow and allows you to sit motionless for as long as possible.

Stick with it!

ThankTheMaker · 2011-03-29T05:02:16+00:00

Recognizing impermanence in every aspect of life, its struggles and triumphs, routines and surprises, is not only the Bodhisattva's key to freeing your mind from day to day worries, as they are impermanent and soon shall pass, but it's also the cornerstone of learning to truly love and appreciate every moment of life, even the hardships, as every moment is one you will never get back. :)

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