quote:Originally posted by Lighthouse

I've been practicing Mindfulness recently and something I've noticed is that the feelings I get from this are the same feelings I have had when first falling in Love with someone...

So it makes me wonder...

Is it that when we are falling in love with someone, we are naturally practicing mindfulness because we want only to be with that person and be fully present in those moments?  Or is it that being in Love alone, creates the experiences of Bliss, Joy, etc.  Maybe it's a little of both or neither.  

When we are practicing Mindfulness, we are completely present and we can only experience the Divine in the present... We can't go back into time and retreive it and we can not project into the future and experience it.  We are touching the Divine in the present and experience it (create it) within ourselves but what came first... The feeling of Love or being present and Mindful?

Kerri

Hi,

As they say the beloved only sees the beloved! Looks like you are having fun!

Ta for sharing,


Stephen []

Hi,

I was tempted to raise the heat with a political rant, but thought for the moment to keep my nose out. On the other hand you might enjoy this article about akward question to Michael Moore in the Observer see:

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,6903,1222496,00.html

Cheers,


S []
P.S. Sorry it's off subject

quote:Originally posted by ImmuredSoul

hehe, never mind [] I figured it out . . . now if only I can remember my passwords . . . [xx(]

There you go... no probs!

S []

Morning,

Click on Home and you will find the link via Astral Corner.

Enjoy,

S []

quote:Originally posted by Nagual

Quantity != quality...  [][]

Yeah, Looks like there has been rampant fun on the boards on the other side of the pond overnight, and I thought my dreams were wierd enough. Lovely sunney morning here in Blighty however. How is France keeping and th egodd old US of A for thouse good ones stil up?

S []

quote:Yeah..my apologies too Cube. Actually, I thought you were pretty brave in looking at the mirror. I have never dared to so, but also neither have come across any mirrors in the darkness of my room.

I think my imagination will take off and impose a perception before I even start looking. Too may silly fears, and very annoying.

Had a very short projection nite before last, where I was able to see my physical body OK. Although it usually appears somewhat monochromatic in repose! Never considered creating an astral mirror however – I’ll try that sometime in the future when I feel more confident in the basics again. Also had a failed attempt to project, but had some astral vision of the room including seeing the window frame from the back of my head – not quite spherical more a 180' flip as it were, and had some pre exit symptoms, but gave up after sometime and eventually fell asleep instead.

Ta for the links. Will have a peep!


Stephen

quote:Originally posted by Lighthouse


In a psychic development class once (psychometry,) I was able to tell this girl who I had never met before many things about herself... I saw that her lungs were grey but just full of tar... no illness.  When I asked her if she smoked, she said, yes.  I told her what I saw and that her lungs are all gunked up, no illness yet but she should try to quit.  

Thanks for reminding me of that... In fact the entire reading I gave was quite accurate... including the description of her English grandmother and her favoite beverage being diet coke with no lemon.   I have never thought of trying to pursue my psychic development any further but I think you have just given me a bit of incentive (and the reminder) to further explore it.  

Kerri

Hi Kerri,

Great to see how a few thoughts spark off a renewed interest for you, and no doubt it was there bubbling in the background waiting to kick off again anyway. Looks like you really enjoyed the experiences had!

I have sat in development circles on and off for a number of years and have found them to be great learning environments. Group power seems to enhance latent abilities somewhat as per the example about vision. I have bundles of respect for many of the good people (often teaching for pennies) who have facilitated my learning thus far. It certainly has given me an overview of what potential may be available for future work! However one of my tutors often emphasised that: although we may feel called to a particular line of endeavour in terms of potential (as an instrument for spirit and use of gifts) – he always came back to the positive ideal of personal spiritual self development of ones spirit in the first instance. A good thing don't you think?

Cheers,


Stephen []

quote:Originally posted by MajorTom

Hi Stephen []

Yeah, I think 90 minutes is about the duration of a full sleep cylcle...from non-REM stages to REM (dreams)...and then all over again. Thatès why it's easier to get things going (and not get caught up in hypnagogic and mentalese non-rem sleep stages) during wake-ups at night, since one wakes up from REM usually. Similarly, that's why it can be quite difficult to project in that first hour of sleeping unless one is so tired that REM immediately starts.

As I have been working mainly with intuitively led practice and less on subjective methods - I have therefore been avoiding looking at the technical side of sleep, but will consider looking at the basics – can you suggest any basic resources?  

quote:I have been looking into oils a little bit of as late, and have read about mugwort, which is supposed to help. One guy was able to increase the vivacity of his dreams placing this herb under his pillow. He based his observations on around 3-4000 dreams if I remember correctly. Not sure whether it has any effect, but I don't want to argue with 3000 dreams []

I have recently been using Clary Sage (with good effect), and sometimes Frankincense in addition to old regulars like Geranium and Lavender. However Geranium seems too powerful for balanced sleep and I seem to have noticed it is better used in preparation for attunement type practice. Old reliable lavender seems fine for most uses but appears to lead to dreamless sleep or balanced sleep and can be too relaxing at times if one wants to maintain a modicum of mental focus. I have read that Clary is somewhat narcotic – but seems not to have this effect if used in moderate doses.

quote:Tools can be helpful I think, but only as facilitators rather purely on their own accord. Just to help with that extra nudge in the right direction, as an enhancement of whatever is already unique to the individual in terms of meditation, dreams and OBEs.

Very true – otherwise I suppose it can lead to over reliance on overt ritualism. Sometimes keeping things plain and simple seem best!

Stephen

P.S. Apologies to Cube for going off plot!

quote:Originally posted by majour ka

did any one see the Russian girl in the press recently? she had passed many tests by doctors, scientists and other sceptics including a team of journalists from a british tabloid newspaper. And all agreed she truely could see the internal organs, skeleton etc of the human body, right down to the detail of an injury such as a fracturd bone from 12 years ago!
Not one of them mentiond that theres any possabilaty that shes psychic...which seems the obvious answer to me!. She now has hundreds of people waiting outside her house when she comes home from school each day looking for help (shes 12).

Jesus lives!

Hi,

She seems to be a wonderful gifted medical intuitive. Sincerely hope that greedy sensationalists don’t abuse or ruin her gift.

This is something I have experienced on occasion – once memorably during a group meditation or sitting, where with closed eye lids I seemed to see through layers of tissue to the bone structure in my right forearm and hand. Has anyone else here experienced this sort of sight?

Cheers,

S []

Hi,

How odd as I usually aim for alarm set for a 90min session, and wonder if this is one of the classical/human time cycle periods or if there is some kind of golden mean with respect to the most suitable times for practice?

Appreciate this is slightly off subject, but it is interesting to see how we can use in addition to pure technique various tools and props. I have noticed varying somatic effects with essential oils for instance, but appreciate there may be some psychological influence in adding this to ones ritual. Mostly I also have employed various single and combinations of essential oils. On the whole using a diffuser with a water base and have used bathing and massage as well – primarily for personal health but also to prepare for mediation as well as OBE type practice. I have not maintained any sort of statistical notation to this, but add any deviations from the norm to my journal for later review.

Interesting to see what other tricks might be out there?  

Cheers,

S []

Here goes,

Stephen

quote:Originally posted by none

Please.  I would like some advice.  Is it wrong if I am feeling pressure on the sides of my eyes while doing energy exercises?  Like I stated, I feel as though the path for energy to travel is being taced by the sides of my eyes, even when I close my eyes and do the exercises.  I feel very tired and dizzy after doing energy work and have stopped for the last few days because I wanted to get that cleared up before continuing and possibly doing more harm than good.

I would appreciate the help.

Hi none,

Appreciate this si a belated reply:

Can add much more than already said. Other than re: dizziness and feeling pressure on the sides of my eyes!

Are you applying extended deep breathing techniques and if so is it posible that you are hyperventilating a little? If so then modify your practice and only take a few deep breaths at first then move to more natural breath awareness throughout the period of your practice.

During NEW and other practices I am used to feeling a variety of sensations including pressure located around the head.. R Bruce likens this to the feeling of a tight band been wrapped around ones head. Normally for me this chakra/energy centre does not remain uncomfortable following practice. Other sensations can feel like cob webs on ones face - located on either or both sides of the face from ears to brow and can feel like an electrical tingling combined with a rhythmic pulsation at the same time. However this is never uncomfortable and as far as I understand indicates awareness of energy pathways activating etc.

I don't think you should have too much to worry about to be honest. If you are young and fit probably not an issue! If older like me then if still worried perhaps consider getting your blood pressure measured as a precaution.

Hope this helps,


Stephen []

quote:Originally posted by samsara

Hi EOL007,
          I haven't been to one of these festivals. I keep waiting for one to appear nearby (I'm from the north).

                                    Samsara

Try,

http://www.mbsfestival.com/ as an example and they are starting to advertise one for Oct 04 to be held at the Manchester G-Mex Centre.

These sort of events are overtly commercial and tend to be very crowded. So if you are more the retreatant type – forget it! But on a positive side: one has an opportunity to get new ideas or even meet likeminded people, see lectures, try bizarre therapies and there is usually a meditation room if it all gets tooo much (ha ha).

If this sounds like New Age Hell on Earth the highly sensitive might be better off going to somewhere like Findhorn in the 1st place [?][)]

Cheers,


S []

quote:Originally posted by samsara

I can understand that some people wouldn't appreciate Reiki if given for free although I think in the long run it would be a good thing. There must be many people who could benefit from just from a level one attunement, even if they do not use further. I think that the world is beginning to get overrun by negative influences, maybe this stems from an internal need to be healed. These then go on to influence others which has to be bad for all of us.

                                                     Samsara

Hi Samsara,

That a good healthy and positve attitude!

 - One of the most respected healers in the UK Dennis Fontannaz does one on one training and attunements. I'll PM you with his details if you like. Have you been to one of the Mind Body Spirit festivals - It might be food for inspiration. Think one is coming up in London at the end of the month.

Cheers,


Stephen

quote:Originally posted by runlola




I mean hearing voices coming from outside your head that other people do not hear, that is schizophrenia...

App you guys are having a bit of a cool electric (non acid test)... No doub't you know that externally heard voices (excepting medical reasons) is true clairaudience!

Keep havin fun,


S []