Feel Complete Regardless of What is on your TO DO list!

     I have spent countless hours on this new website and meditation practice! I keep catching my self feeling like i was almost done and if i could just finish my laundry list of things to do then i can take a deep breath of relief… "Why can't i feel the peaceful feeling of completion while i am in the process of doing the work rather than projecting that relief into the future… like a dog with a fishing pole tied to it with a bone dangling always slightly out of reach. i laugh at myself because the whole purpose of this website and curriculum building is to practice Enlightenment! This simply means that when you are "Enlightened" you enjoy every step and road block on the journey of life… it doesn't mean "problems" don't occur… It simply means that you continuously see the solution to "problems" that arise because you main concern is your state of being! When you focus your energy on "How" rather then "what"…  then you begin to live in a much more rewarding and stress free style! 

   Eventually you start to see "why" these so called "problems" happened in the first place! They all have a reason… And remember when you get swept away by a strong current of negativity Gratitude is a reliant branch hanging off the shore. 

                                                            Love, Ryan  

Go Beyond the 7 Day Cycle of Life

 There is great beauty in our seven day a week system. It allows our society both locally and globally to operate in sync. Organizing school, work, church, pay structure, weekly events... Etc. However there are also some unfortunate side affects aswell. 

 

    Millions of people hate Mondays ... To a point where depression and mass amounts of suffering are experienced. Why? Because our seven day cycle of life makes you feel like you relive the same day over and over again... "Oh it's another Monday". This is very unfortunate because it is not true... If you erase the label of the day... "Monday" or "Wednesday" or "Saturday" then you get to experience a more mysterious day!

    This very moment you are reading this see if you have already labeled the day... See what happens when you release the name of the day for a while . I promise  the day will still exist... Just not in such a limited form like "just another Monday":)

Climbing a mountain always starts with a first step….

       This is my first step in sharing some mind blowing practices that i have been super, super lucky to recieve from the highest intelligence. The one most refer to as God or Om or                    Jesus or Buddha or Shiva or Allah or .... many many more beautiful names... But to limit the power and intelligence of infinity  in some symbol...(all those names) is the source of the issue itself. 

       To believe in "God" is to hope that this power exists. To Know "God" is experience the presence of this Incredibly powerful Being right NOW! "God" literally is surrounding you right now.

      What is fear ?! when you understand this!

      If you truly understand this perspective there is nothing else to talk about... except.........Woah!

Separate what is True from what is not ...

One of the most precious and valuable gifts i wish to share with you is the full ability to trust yourself! When you fully trust your own perspectives you can dive into so many different ideas and concepts. Take what you like and leave what you dont like.... before you fully trust yourself it seems dangerous to venture out into the unkown... but when you know you will make the right decsions at the right time you get to explore much more comfortably and effectively... Almost everyone says "follow me , no follow me, no this is truth, no that is truth, this is the only way, no this is the only way"..........Trust yourself and you will find your way!

Discernment

The ability to seperate Truth from that which is not True to YOU! Truth is relative.

An Abundance of Teachers

Everyday i make it a point to connect with at least one "random" individual

... There are so many beautiful souls out here! If you are truly comfortable being yourself than there is no anxiety or stress in sparking up a converstation with a stranger. Give them the benefit of the doubt that they have something to teach you! Regardless of there apperance, first impression, or seemingly obvious bad mood :) 

     

    Once you have mastered this skill your advancement into your spiritual path will sky rocket! Suddenly you are always surrounded with the opportunity to learn and teach with the "random" people that surround you... Even right now, take a moment to acknowledge someone within your field of experience. 

   

    Also if you feel like someone has come across your path and they are not aware of the underlying lesson, then silently ask them as they talk (or emotionally reacting)... What is the lesson in this?

   

    Remember Insanity is defined as "Doing the same thing expecting different results". 

Transcending Challenges

 Today i was driving home from a wonderfully peaceful yoga class when a tiny rock hit my windshield... My first thought was "are you serious! i just had my car windshield repaired recently from a kamikaze pebble"  Why ? why? why? Did i do something to deserve this? then i quickly replayed my day leading up to that moment seeing if maybe i put out some bad karma along the way... nothing really came to mind... then i thought " everything has a reason , but that doesn't mean i get the satisfaction of always knowing why!" 

     I am grateful that most of the time when something "bad" happens / "unplanned" . i simultanteously surrender the need to know why... instead i just trust the flow of the Now . the continual change that this beautiful universe Is. Nothing is really an accident... nothing! this is an incredible realization to truly understand. 

   

    Most of our daily suffering can be sourced back to an initial mental resistance. The thought that "this event" was not supposed to happen... it does not match "my will", my plans!!! 

   

    This is a silly reaction... When you know that the Higher power       (insert your name for the divine infinite intelligence here________) is right Here with you always! Always has been, always will be... much like a loving parent our Creator allows these " bad " events to happen for our own personal development. We must learn. The Creator wants us to experience the full range of Life and that includes one day being a Creator!!!!  You dont give your child the keys to your car, such a powerful instrument!, until you know that they are old enough " wise enough, developed enough" to use it effectively and safely. 

    A couple hours later i felt a deep place of peace , and an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for all i have.. this "destructive pebble" gave me a wonderful gift! the gift of apprecatation for all i have and everything to come!!!!        

    I am grateful for every obstacle in life... Opportunity to become stronger / more resilient ... slowly but surely mastering life!