So often we have trouble letting go..letting go of the stuff that holds us back. We find ourselves stuck..an invisible barrier which we cannot quite put a finger on it. It got me thinking how easy it is exhaling after inhaling..as a fundamental necessity to live! Our body intuitively guides us to let go that which until a few seconds ago was sustaining us, inundating us with animating vitality..and then ever so easily and naturally completing the cycle of nature..letting go.
Lets remind ourselves the importance of allowing things, ideas, places, people and events to go away from your life with love and wisdom..As it is only true nature of our spirit. Dont hold your breath for too long for anything!
Astrology for sceptics
The other day I was amused to find that my key strengths from a respectable Psychometric Survey mirrored what I knew all along. That I was a Sagittarius with a Leo ascendant!! Yes, to the extent that the top four of my key strengths were what is described in the opening description of the astrological sun sign. This made me chuckle! Only because I have always had weird and quizzical glances whenever I happen to mention the topic of astrology to my friends and sometimes acquaintances. Its almost a silent, "you are way too intelligent to believe i that rubbish". And so I usually never discuss this any further.
However this survey designed by a world renowned psychologist only confirmed that which I always was inclined to believe...that there is truth to Astrology. As much as I agree that a newspaper column foretelling your future is the tragedy of commercial astrology whereby a very generalist (and therefore useless) reading misguides its readers, there is the newspaper itself. I mean how much published today in the media can we really believe?? What is the benchmark or proof for us to say," yes, I believe this". Can we ever accept that which is not tested in a laboratory? What about Social Psychology and all its constructs? The experiments are used as a basis for social policy, school curriculums, recruitment practices..etc etc. Are we to blindly follow the precepts laid out in a Social Lab only because it has apparent academic rigour?? But it is not true! The end of every published psychological theory or experiment ends with a note of limitations and exceptions. Hmmm.
So to wrap up, if you don't believe your personality has any relation to your birth date and time..at least know what you are rejecting.
However this survey designed by a world renowned psychologist only confirmed that which I always was inclined to believe...that there is truth to Astrology. As much as I agree that a newspaper column foretelling your future is the tragedy of commercial astrology whereby a very generalist (and therefore useless) reading misguides its readers, there is the newspaper itself. I mean how much published today in the media can we really believe?? What is the benchmark or proof for us to say," yes, I believe this". Can we ever accept that which is not tested in a laboratory? What about Social Psychology and all its constructs? The experiments are used as a basis for social policy, school curriculums, recruitment practices..etc etc. Are we to blindly follow the precepts laid out in a Social Lab only because it has apparent academic rigour?? But it is not true! The end of every published psychological theory or experiment ends with a note of limitations and exceptions. Hmmm.
So to wrap up, if you don't believe your personality has any relation to your birth date and time..at least know what you are rejecting.
Slaying the Jabberwock!
After watching Tim Burton's version of the children's classic Alice in Wonderland by the lovely Lewis Carroll, I was delighted to be entertained by a film that was as engaging as it was deeply philosophical. The universal themes of our true identity and purpose, the question of waking up from the dream (of life) and the battle between good and evil (which ultimately reside in our heads) are as relevant today as they were when this gorgeous book was published way back in1865!
I was especially moved by the scenes where Alice finds herself either TOO TALL or TOO SMALL..never being the appropriate size until she is finally ready to take on her role as the champion destined to put an end to the evil Big Headed Queen wrecking havoc across the land! The scene with the vulnerable and high spirited Mad Hatter at the Tea Party was hilarious. The incessant chattering that cannot be stopped once it has been unleashed is a perfect reflection of our own inner mental noises..that feeling that you are going completely insane! It does take a little shaking up before the Mad Hatter is relatively brought under control for the time being. The completely ludicrous Queen and her knight in not-so-shining armour are perfect examples of our own irrational ego-based personality which is only driven by insecurity and further failing to realise the superficial and unreal elements that surround it. The delusion of grandeur and persecution is a constant backdrop to her every move and impulse. As she hollers,"Off with his head" at every intolerable insult imagined, it is the sheer darkness of her intentions that reign superior. Is it any surprise that at the end of the dream, when the Jabberwock is finally overcome the Big Headed Queen along with her unsuitable Knight is banished away forever..without a friend or owed any kindness whatsoever.
The line that Alice keeps repeating in the movie is," This is my dream and I will decide how it will end" is such a powerful affirmation, touching on the foundation of free will and the realisation of our own power to create our reality just the way we choose. From the world we want to inhabit to the characters and events we want to include in our canvas of Life.
Finally when one awakens from this deep sleep of unconsciousness and isolation, one is now ready to enter one's WONDERLAND. Go on and find yours!!
I was especially moved by the scenes where Alice finds herself either TOO TALL or TOO SMALL..never being the appropriate size until she is finally ready to take on her role as the champion destined to put an end to the evil Big Headed Queen wrecking havoc across the land! The scene with the vulnerable and high spirited Mad Hatter at the Tea Party was hilarious. The incessant chattering that cannot be stopped once it has been unleashed is a perfect reflection of our own inner mental noises..that feeling that you are going completely insane! It does take a little shaking up before the Mad Hatter is relatively brought under control for the time being. The completely ludicrous Queen and her knight in not-so-shining armour are perfect examples of our own irrational ego-based personality which is only driven by insecurity and further failing to realise the superficial and unreal elements that surround it. The delusion of grandeur and persecution is a constant backdrop to her every move and impulse. As she hollers,"Off with his head" at every intolerable insult imagined, it is the sheer darkness of her intentions that reign superior. Is it any surprise that at the end of the dream, when the Jabberwock is finally overcome the Big Headed Queen along with her unsuitable Knight is banished away forever..without a friend or owed any kindness whatsoever.
The line that Alice keeps repeating in the movie is," This is my dream and I will decide how it will end" is such a powerful affirmation, touching on the foundation of free will and the realisation of our own power to create our reality just the way we choose. From the world we want to inhabit to the characters and events we want to include in our canvas of Life.
Finally when one awakens from this deep sleep of unconsciousness and isolation, one is now ready to enter one's WONDERLAND. Go on and find yours!!
Question to Ponder
If we are unable to understand how we create our own realities how can we expect to know how to change or enhance our lives and those around us?
Some Points of Louise Hay's Philosophy
We are each responsible for all our experiences.
Every Thought we think is creating our future.
The point of power is always in the present moment.
Everyone suffers from self-hatred and guilt.
The bottom line for everyone is " I am not good enough"
Its only a thought and a thought can be changed.
We create every so-called illness in our body.
Resentment, criticism and guilt are the most damaging patterns.
Releasing resentment will dissolves even cancer.
We must release the past and forgive everyone.
We must be willing to begin to learn to love ourselves.
Self-approval and self-acceptance in the now are the keys to positive change.
When we really love ourselves everything in our life works.
Every Thought we think is creating our future.
The point of power is always in the present moment.
Everyone suffers from self-hatred and guilt.
The bottom line for everyone is " I am not good enough"
Its only a thought and a thought can be changed.
We create every so-called illness in our body.
Resentment, criticism and guilt are the most damaging patterns.
Releasing resentment will dissolves even cancer.
We must release the past and forgive everyone.
We must be willing to begin to learn to love ourselves.
Self-approval and self-acceptance in the now are the keys to positive change.
When we really love ourselves everything in our life works.
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