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Dare to read...... =) =) =) ***** ONE PATH, To Awakening...................."The supreme path to awakening, is found always within. It Is when we tap into our own nature, the gifts given, and manifest, maximize our potential in this world… Then love explodes..................... And inner peace explodes. And the outer world will do whatever the outer world will do. We can't control the outer world, but as you manifest a beautiful power within you, which is known as God, you start to realize, that life does not have to be the struggle. The struggle that it is. Struggle that it has been.
But this awakening, takes extreme work at first. It takes reading the work of Joseph Murphy, Muktananda, and others, on a daily basis. It means doing the uncomfortable. Tasks that the small ego does not want to tackle.
It means rising above the current situation and living in the exact opposite way. Let me repeat that. It means living in the exact opposite way that you are right now. In that moment, that day, that month, and the 12 months after… You will experience what it means to be in love with yourself. To see life through God's eyes.
If you and of course me, and everyone else, knew we are Gods manifestation on earth, we would not waste a moment of the precious gifts he is given us. Of the teachers around us. Of the struggles, that should awaken… Not push us further down.
So the time is here whenever any of us want to change. It is really a choice. It comes down to a moment by moment Choice. Will I read something healthy? Will I schedule my next day? Well I do that which I don't want to do? It is doing what you don't want to do, that the most successful people, the Saints, the millionaires, the bodybuilder competitors do daily…
Achieve greatness. It's in that same space of doing what we don't want to do that we become incredible parents, outrageous lovers, and more importantly than all of this, finally at peace with ourselves. " love, david
Showing posts with label awakening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label awakening. Show all posts
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
What is Enlightenment? How do we get there?
So, what is this thing called enlightenment? it is such a huge topic, but there must always be a starting point, so let's do that right now.
Enlightenment, awakening, ascension, all are used to describe, the amazing state of non attachment.
Let's watch this video, to begin our journey.
With the proper intention, we can move mountains on our way to living a more bliss centered life.
Slow down, love yourself.
Love, peace, david http://www.davidessel.com
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Unusual Stages of Enlightenment, Awakening
After receiving so many comments regarding our first article on awakening, or the steps of enlightenment, I wanted to share some very important information that should help many of us in our quest for higher levels of functioning.
As I briefly alluded to before, the path to enlightenment is not all bliss and fun as many people believe it to be.
Let's look at a variety of circumstances that could be the lamp posts you are looking for, to know you are directly on path. These are what some may say, are the unusual steps to this beautiful state:
..if you see you are in constant doubt..about yourself, life...
..realize that you are very unhappy in your job or relationship...
..come to acknowledge an addiction in your life...
...realize that yes, you gossip often..
...become aware that you talk about and lean on one of your many "stories in life.."IE, money is always a struggle...men are all dogs...because of your childhood, you ...fill in the blank....
..you understand that you "live on the fence a lot in life"...you're afraid to take chances...
If you come to any of these realizations, Congratulations! You've just moved up your own personal ladder towards enlightenment, for it is only when you acknowledge the truth, about you, that you can really start to change.
Stepping into the unknown, letting go of the past, or thoughts that do not make you feel strong, centered, is a key to personal growth.
Awakening to your next level can be as simple as seeing the truth here, for your own life, and then surrounding yourself daily with what you are thankful for, vs what is not/has not worked in your life.
Slow down, see the power of who you are, not what you've been. Watch for the unusual stages of enlightenment in your life.
Love, peace, David http://www.davidessel.com/
As I briefly alluded to before, the path to enlightenment is not all bliss and fun as many people believe it to be.
Let's look at a variety of circumstances that could be the lamp posts you are looking for, to know you are directly on path. These are what some may say, are the unusual steps to this beautiful state:
..if you see you are in constant doubt..about yourself, life...
..realize that you are very unhappy in your job or relationship...
..come to acknowledge an addiction in your life...
...realize that yes, you gossip often..
...become aware that you talk about and lean on one of your many "stories in life.."IE, money is always a struggle...men are all dogs...because of your childhood, you ...fill in the blank....
..you understand that you "live on the fence a lot in life"...you're afraid to take chances...
If you come to any of these realizations, Congratulations! You've just moved up your own personal ladder towards enlightenment, for it is only when you acknowledge the truth, about you, that you can really start to change.
Stepping into the unknown, letting go of the past, or thoughts that do not make you feel strong, centered, is a key to personal growth.
Awakening to your next level can be as simple as seeing the truth here, for your own life, and then surrounding yourself daily with what you are thankful for, vs what is not/has not worked in your life.
Slow down, see the power of who you are, not what you've been. Watch for the unusual stages of enlightenment in your life.
Love, peace, David http://www.davidessel.com/
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The Many Paths to Enlightenment
Over the past 24 years, one of the greatest gifts that I have been given by my teachers is that there are many paths to enlightenment. As a matter of fact, some of these paths have been extremely surprising to learn about.
Initially, I'm sure like many, I believed that following a deeply religious or spiritual path, that of a monk, or a rabbi or priest, was truly the only way to the awakened state. Then as my understanding began to grow, I was taught the ultimate in truth, that anyone can get there, and very possibly in this lifetime, if they devote themselves to this purpose.
Like the athlete who desires to reach their ultimate in ability, the seeker on the path to enlightenment must also allow a variety of teachings to delve into their soul, and to create daily rituals that lead them to a deeper understanding of who they are, and what it is exactly that they are seeking.
Some choose the path of service, some the path of love, some the path of understanding, while others the path of extreme meditative solitude. Each of them can lead to the freedom, the acceptance, and the bliss of the awakened one.
Along with my personal teachers, hundreds of interviews with people like Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, and Lama Sura Das, have opened my eyes to the magic of this life.
But this next point may come as a surprise. Enlightenment can also come in the form of great pain and discomfort.
A while ago after a meditation/pure light blessing class I was leading, I asked the group to share their personal experiences of the past hour if they were so inclined. After many had spoken of their union with the divine, feelings of extreme warmth or revelations that took the form of visions, a man raised his hand and began to speak.
"I wish I had good news to share, but my experience was quite different. I realized during this time, that my life is an absolute mess!"
Pure enlightenment, or awakening had occurred, although at first he did not see it. He had reached a state of truth, the blinders were off, and now he was finally free to choose a new path! Through awareness, another stage of enlightenment had occurred in his life.
Like the rungs of a ladder, enlightenment for most of us comes one step at a time. We see that what used to bother us before, we flow with. Anxiety levels drop , inner peace occurs more readily with each movement along the way, until one day we see why we are here, what life is all about....awakening to who we are, love, that we simply have to remember.
From Hinduism, to Buddhism, to Christianity and more, there are countless paths to enlightenment. Find yours, slow down, and lovingly focus more brilliantly on it today than yesterday.
Love, peace, David http://www.davidessel.com/
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Initially, I'm sure like many, I believed that following a deeply religious or spiritual path, that of a monk, or a rabbi or priest, was truly the only way to the awakened state. Then as my understanding began to grow, I was taught the ultimate in truth, that anyone can get there, and very possibly in this lifetime, if they devote themselves to this purpose.
Like the athlete who desires to reach their ultimate in ability, the seeker on the path to enlightenment must also allow a variety of teachings to delve into their soul, and to create daily rituals that lead them to a deeper understanding of who they are, and what it is exactly that they are seeking.
Some choose the path of service, some the path of love, some the path of understanding, while others the path of extreme meditative solitude. Each of them can lead to the freedom, the acceptance, and the bliss of the awakened one.
Along with my personal teachers, hundreds of interviews with people like Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, and Lama Sura Das, have opened my eyes to the magic of this life.
But this next point may come as a surprise. Enlightenment can also come in the form of great pain and discomfort.
A while ago after a meditation/pure light blessing class I was leading, I asked the group to share their personal experiences of the past hour if they were so inclined. After many had spoken of their union with the divine, feelings of extreme warmth or revelations that took the form of visions, a man raised his hand and began to speak.
"I wish I had good news to share, but my experience was quite different. I realized during this time, that my life is an absolute mess!"
Pure enlightenment, or awakening had occurred, although at first he did not see it. He had reached a state of truth, the blinders were off, and now he was finally free to choose a new path! Through awareness, another stage of enlightenment had occurred in his life.
Like the rungs of a ladder, enlightenment for most of us comes one step at a time. We see that what used to bother us before, we flow with. Anxiety levels drop , inner peace occurs more readily with each movement along the way, until one day we see why we are here, what life is all about....awakening to who we are, love, that we simply have to remember.
From Hinduism, to Buddhism, to Christianity and more, there are countless paths to enlightenment. Find yours, slow down, and lovingly focus more brilliantly on it today than yesterday.
Love, peace, David http://www.davidessel.com/
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