Becoming a Bodhisattva: 4 Vows to Take on the Road to Enlightenment Pt.1 Dear Traveler, Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be a bodhisattva? Are you ready to live in Truth for the benefit of all sentient beings, even if there is no Truth to serve and no others to serve it to? Do you think you can handle your family for a week straight without losing it? Do you think that little bit of patience and compassion you’ve cultivated is enough to prevent you from getting sucked into the vortex of drama and reactivity? Just what the hell is a Bodhisattva, you ask, and why in the multiverse would anyone want to be one? Literally, bodhisattva means “awakened being” (bodhi= awake, sat= being). To seeing reality as it is. There are four vows that bodhisattvas take that can help situate you as to what exactly this entails. There might come a time in your life when you begin to get a sense of the bigger picture. You may wonder whether there are other beings somewhere out there looking into the darkness from their perspective and wondering the same thing.
path Becoming a WitchWitchcraft 101 So, you want to become a witch... These pages comprise a home study course written by myself. It includes excerpts from books as well as my own private practices. The information within these pages is by no means the "only way". Traditionally, witches were taught the craft in "a year and a day" - this being the 13 months of the pagan calendar. If you have finished the above course and would like some further study, I suggest the following sites. Looking for a Teacher?
10 EPIC Quotes from “Conversations With God” “Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue” by Neal Walsh is one of my favorite books of all time, hands down. It is written from the point of view of god (but it’s not religion, so don’t scoff quite yet) telling man how he should live his life. I like to think of it as god’s hypothetical edits to the incredibly skewed, modern interpretation of the ‘The Bible.’ These are my ten favorite quotes from the book that I read every morning: 1“Go ahead an do what you really love to do! 2“You are making a mockery of Me. 3“There is no coincidence, and nothing happens ‘by accident.’ 4“The purpose of a relationship is not to have another who might complete you; but to have another with whom you might share your completeness.” 5“The laws are very simple: 1. 6“Heaven–as you call it–is nowhere. 7“Know and understand that there will be challenges and difficult times. 8“If you want guarantees in life, then you don’t want life. 10“Never resist anything.
List of theological angels This is a list of angels in theology, including both specific angels (e.g. Gabriel) and types of angels (e.g. Seraphim). Note that some overlap is to be expected with the list of theological demons entry, since various traditions have different classifications for the spirits they mention. See also[edit] References[edit] The Ultimate Guide to Fitness: Men’s Edition If you’ve read Tim Ferris’s “The 4-Hour Body,” then you’re familiar with the term “Harajuku moment.” He defines it as the single, definitive moment when we decide to make a dramatic shift with our lives to improve our mental and physical health. Mine took place a few months ago. If you’re looking to do the same, here is my advice to you: Set Yourself Up For Success Create a Starting Point When I took my “after” picture, I thought I was going to look a lot like I did in my “before” shot. Learn The Basics Wikipedia’s page on weightlifting is very comprehensive and easy to read. Define Your Goals I’m telling you right now, if your goal is to “get in shape,” you won’t achieve it. Utilize Your Full Potential Potential is defined as existing qualities or abilities that, if manifested, will lead to future success. Excuses Equal Failure There’s a psychological term for why people make excuses. Your “No Comfort” Zone Want to look like you can comfortably lift 200 pounds? Persist Work Out Like a Champion
List of fictional angels This is a list of angels in fiction. For angels in theology, see the list of theological angels. A[edit] B[edit] C[edit] D[edit] E[edit] G[edit] I[edit] L[edit] M[edit] N[edit] Neruval is the Oyarsa or Ruler of the planet Uranus. P[edit] Pallando, one of the Blue Wizards (Middle-earth novels)Perelandra is the Oyarsa or Ruler of the planet Venus. O[edit] Osse (Middle-earth novels) R[edit] S[edit] T[edit] Tyrael (Diablo 2 (Video Games)) U[edit] V[edit] Viritrilbia is the Oyarsa or Ruler of the planet Mercury, described as the herald of knowledge and the angel closest to the sun. X[edit] Z[edit] The Art of Meditation / Stop Being a Zombie! A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So he loses touch with reality, and lives in a world of illusion – Alan Watts Tweet This Have you ever driven your car or bicycle and suddenly you wake up somewhere down the road and can’t remember how you got there? What happened in those few minutes? And so did I when I first started meditating. So before I continue I’d like everyone to experience this to understand what I’m talking about. Did you do the two minutes? There’s a lot been written on meditation, and to be honest, I ain’t got anything new or groundbreaking stuff to tell. What is Meditation? Meditation is the act of training the mind. Why Meditate? The Buddha said: don’t blindly believe what others say, see for yourself what brings serenity, clarity of thought and inner peace. I myself find it really hard to explain what meditation has done to me. How to Meditate? Shamatha is the meditation of one pointed concentration. Picture by eldave
A Cappella of Gaudete - Chapter 3 - DarkmoonSigel - Hannibal (TV), Game of Thrones Chapter Text Will found himself walking down shadowed halls of polished black stone, their dark faces heavily covered with lush tapestries of the woven past. He was lost, wondering into places he did not recognize. In the midst of his waking, it took Will a moment to realize that he was not alone in any sense of the word. The feathered stag was at his back, breathing down his neck, and at his side a new addition, a pale hound pacing his slow staggering steps, the canine’s fur silvery white and its eyes a shining icy gray blue. “Hello Will.” “You tell me.” Though he had been allowed his own chambers for personal use during the day, Hannibal had made it clear that Will was to spend his nights in his Lord’s bed and company. “Was I sleepwalking or did I lose time again?” Though he missed his dogs and the familiarity of his room, Will was beginning to appreciate aspects of his new life. “Your eyes were closed but I do no think that you were sleeping. “I try to avoid sleeping. “A wise plan.”
Awesome Variations on Meditation Meditation is simply the training of the mind. It has been used, primarily for spiritual practices, for thousands of years. The effects are numerous. Since everything you’ve ever experienced and know is in your awareness, the end goal is understanding That which is Aware. “Give up defining yourself. Once you’ve explored this concept long enough you slowly get a sense of what he is hinting at. “The perfect man uses his mind as a mirror. This is why staying in the Now is such a powerful practice. Here are the awesome variations on meditation, amongst which you will certainly find at least one that agrees with you. Darkness Meditation – Intermediate – Min. 1 day I don’t think anyone will actually go ahead and do this one (yes, that is a challenge!) You should have a space where there is complete darkness. Dancing Meditation – Beginner – Min. 1 minute This is something everyone can do. Breathing Meditation – Beginner – Min. 1 minute Long deep breathing is fairly simple.
Have You Passed Through This Night? - Chapter 3 - solitary_thrush - Hannibal Chapter Text Hannibal stands at the kitchen counter chopping peppers, green onions, and celery while a special treat he prepared last week for Will thaws in the sink. Knowing Will would come to his home again soon, Hannibal selected a prime cut from the rabbit he recently killed and processed it into Andouille sausage. It will rival the best New Orleans has to offer. As he slices the vegetables he will serve on the side, he considers Will once again. As his name suggests, Will is a study in conviction. But he is not so pure – something he suspected of himself before Hobbs. He does all of this in spite of his disconnection from and dislike of most people, the very people he saves. He could live out the remainder of his life in his little house in Wolf Trap, near the pulse of the world but sheltered from its hue and cry, teaching FBI trainees about the most driven killers of now and then. Hannibal’s lips curl in a smile. Hannibal glances up when Will enters the kitchen. He smiles. “No.
The Science of Meditation Over the past few hundred years the power of organized religion has steeply declined in the west. State & church and science & religion are separated and free inquiry is now more encouraged than ever. The loss of God as the absolute reference point has given room for humanity to take the ropes of responsibility and freedom into their own hands. However, while it has opened our minds, it has closed our hearts. I believe this is a necessary phase that humanity must go through like a caterpillar must evolve via its cocoon. This is exactly why we need to develop a contemplative science, one that closely observes and investigates the area of first person subjective experience. The end of self-referencing Norman A.S. However, the study found out that meditators who had completed the eight week course could dissociate these two modes of self-reference. Immune system Focus Depression Wiveka Ramel et al. did a study on individuals with a life time of mood disorders. Brain waves A few other studies
Mental Anarchy Chapter 3 - The Fallibility Of Authority The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn. - Cicero I was still in elementary school when I realized that adults in general, and my teachers in particular, were not very smart. While studying the multiplication tables, I discovered a “new” mathematical rule. Whenever the number 9 is multiplied by a digit from 2 through 9, the product is a two digit number: the first digit equal to the multiplier less 1, the second digit equal to the multiplier subtracted from 10. I excitedly called to my teacher, eager to make my first contribution to the world of mathematics. 2 - 1 = 1; and 10 – 2 = 8; therefor 2 x 9 = 18 3 - 1 = 2; and 10 – 3 = 7; therefor 3 x 9 = 27 4 - 1 = 3; and 10 – 4 = 6; therefor 4 x 9 = 36 5 - 1 = 4; and 10 – 5 = 5; therefor 5 x 9 = 45 6 - 1 = 5; and 10 – 6 = 4; therefor 6 x 9 = 54 7 - 1 = 6; and 10 – 7 = 3; therefor 7 x 9 = 63 8 - 1 = 7; and 10 – 8 = 2; therefor 8 x 9 = 72 9 - 1 = 8; and 10 – 9 = 1; therefor 9 x 9 = 81 “How can it not be valid?
15 Big Life Insights I Wish I Knew at 18 One of the most popular posts of all time on HE is my 50 Life Secrets and Tips. However when I look back on that post, I see a fairly shallow and conventional list of recommendations. It shows me of how much I’ve grown in the years since it was published. This is the list that comes to mind now. 1) True pleasure and results come from mastery In this internet age, there are many of Jack of all trades: people who know a bit about MANY things, but have not mastered any one thing. The solution: “Take up one idea. 2) The best practices are those you discover for yourself The downside of having so much information available online is that it’s easy to get lost in spiral of trying out other people’s methods while never attempting to create on of your own. Instead, try a method that you think would feel good for you. 3) Reality is highly subjective Even science is subjective. 1) Accept the seemingly absurd views of others as a logical result of them looking through an entirely different lens.