By Jason
Johns
1.All
Are Related:
There is a Native American saying, which translates roughly
to "All are Related". Everything in the universe is
part of The Great Spirit, from a rock, to a plant, to a fish,
to a human. The spirit flows between and within us all, and
is the building block of everything. Since we are all part of
the same whole, we should treat the rest of the whole as if
it is part of us, i.e. with compassion and love. We are all
part of the Great Spirit, just like all the different leaves
on a tree are still part of the tree.
2.The
Energy Flow: The universe is composed of energy. This
energy flows between everything, us and within us all. When
we have internal blocks, the energy fails to flow correctly,
causing illness, lethargy and other symptoms. This energy can
be directed consciously, we can see it, and feel it. How we
feel affects our energy levels; negativity drains energy, positivity
creates energy.
3.We
Are Beings of Both Spirit and Flesh: We are spirits,
but at the same time, we are creatures of the flesh. We inhabit
both worlds simultaneously, even though we are often unaware
of it. We should not shun the flesh for spirit or vice versa.
Both are equally important.
We have to walk with one foot in each of these worlds, and pay
them both attention. Neglecting either world causes distress
in the other.
4.No
One Entity is Superior to Another: No one being or
creature is any better or greater than another. We are all the
same. We are all on different paths and have different levels
of understanding, but that does not make any one of us better
than another. Humans are not masters of nature, nor the animals
and plants. They are our companions, and co-inhabitants of this
planet. We are not superior to them, nor do we own them. We
should treat them all with respect.
5.Belief
Creates: How we perceive the universe is shaped by
our beliefs. If we believe we are in a hurry, then everyone
else appears to be going slow. Through belief and positive thought,
we can create virtually anything. We should believe in our abilities
and ourselves, and we will succeed. We can combine the power
of belief with that of visualisation to bring anything into
reality.
6.Intuition:
Inside of us, a voice speaks and guides us. It is our
intuition. We can choose to ignore it or to listen to it. Once
we are in tune with our intuition and start to listen to it,
we will be guided and will find that we can achieve more than
we thought possible. We will begin to realise that the Great
Spirit works through us - often in mysterious ways, but always
to our benefit - in the long term.
7.The
Higher Purpose: Everything that happens is for a reason
and for the greater good. We have to learn to look at events
in our lives from more than just the normal human perspective.
We must see them from the perspective of the Great Spirit and
to look at what good will come from these events. This is the
old maxim of "is the glass half full or half empty".
We can look at events badly, half empty, and our reaction will
be worse. However, should we look at events better, i.e. half
full, then we are more positive, which means our energy is higher,
and our reaction will be better.
8.There
are No Ordinary Moments: The past only exists in our
memory.
The future only exists as our expectation. The only time that
really exists is NOW. It is a precious moment and we should
treat every single moment as special and live it to the full.
By being in the present, we have presence. To live in the now
the conscious mind should be quiet and you must focus totally
on what you are doing, not what you are going to be doing next
week, or what you are going to have for lunch.
9.There
are No Limits: The only limits we have are those we
place upon ourselves, or others place upon us. To this end,
we should avoid being put in a pigeonhole and labelled by others.
If someone views a dog as being vicious, then it is more likely
to be vicious. We should hold no expectations of others, and
let them be themselves, just as we should be ourselves.
10.Action
not Reaction: If we are tickled, our reaction is to
laugh.
We should be at a state where we do not react in a situation,
but act.
Reaction is unconscious, whereas Action is conscious. We should
not let past influences affect our actions, e.g. if we were
once bitten by a dog, when we next meet a dog, we should not
let the past bite affect how we act towards it. There are times
to act, as well as times to be still. By living in the present
and having control of the conscious mind, we can better direct
our action.
11.Positivity
Rules: Negative thoughts attract negative events and
drain our energy. Positive thoughts attract positive events
and increase our energy. To this end, we should look at our
thoughts and the events which happen to us in a positive light,
realising negative thoughts for what they are and releasing
them.
12.Posture,
Pose & Breathing: Energy flows through the body,
as it flows through all things. If the posture and pose are
bad, the energy can not flow cleanly and causes blockages, which
manifest as pain or illness. We breathe in energy from the world
around us. Therefore, our breaths should be deep and full, coming
from the bottom of the belly, and not the chest. This enables
us to maximise our energy. Deep breathing helps relax us. When
we are stressed, angry or afraid our breathing changes and becomes
shallow and faster. By consciously controlling our breathing
and keeping it deep and even, we can release the stress, anger
or fear, enabling us to act consciously in the situation.
13.Everything
in Balance: The universe exists in a state of balance,
as should we. We can do anything we wish, but should always
do it to moderation, never to excess. Should we do things to
excess, then they can become addictive, which drains energy
and may become negative.
Being balanced allows us to act better in situations. If we
are sat on the fence, so to speak, we can jump off either way
should we desire to.
14.Intent
is Action: You can intend to do anything, and your
intent is important. However, unless the intent is followed
with action, then the intent is nothing. As an example. I may
intend to get fit, but spend all my time sat in front of the
TV eating pizza and drinking cola. I have my intention, but
myactions do not confirm or create the intention. Therefore,
if you intend something, do it, don't just talk about it. Action
turns knowledge into wisdom.
15.Freedom
of Choice: We all have free will, and can choose to
do anything we wish. There is no situation where we do not have
choice.
It may appear that we do not, but there are always options,
if we have the courage and strength to take them. We just have
to have the courage of conviction to make the decisions.
16.Change
Happens: Change is continuous and is always happening
around us. We can not actually perceive change, but can see
the end result of it. Change is not a bad thing nor is it to
be feared. Through change we can grow and go forwards.
17.Taking
Responsibility: Our actions cause a reaction - it is
a law of nature. We have to be aware of our actions and take
responsibility for them and for the consequences of them. It
is no good doing something and then saying you did not mean
to do it. Had you not meant to do it, you would not have done
it. By taking responsibility for our actions, so we can take
back our power and freedom to choose. We have to accept that
no one will live for us, and that sometimes our actions will
cause others, or ourselves, a measure of discomfort.
Remember though, that discomfort is one way of helping us grow
and to show us where changes need to be made.
18.One
Step at a Time: To get to any goal, break it down into
a number of small steps. If you have many small successes, then
this will lead to a big success. If you aim for a big success
straight off, you may fail. Remember that a journey towards
any destination starts with a single step, and then a second
and a third, and as many as required until you reach that destination.
Remember to reward and praise yourself for your successes, however
small they are. By acknowledging them, you increase your power
and will to succeed, strengthening your belief in yourself.
19.Judgement:
We have no right to judge another for their words, thoughts
or deeds. They have the freedom of choice to do as they please
and act as they wish, just as we do. We are in no position to
judge anyone, as we are imperfect ourselves. It is easily done,
for example, you see a big man with tattoo's, a skinhead and
wearing leather, and the automatic assumption is that he is
trouble. He may be a florist for all we know. This colours our
judgement of people and changes how we act towards them. By
having no preconceptions of other people, we can interact better
with them, and perhaps make a new friend.
20.Integrity:
Integrity is all about how we act when no one is looking.
We must live to our own standards and should not judge others
by them. This is about living in line with our highest vision
despite urges to the contrary.
21.Air
Your Doubts: By airing your doubts, fears, and worries,
by looking at them and seeing them for what they are, so you
can conquer them and rid yourself of them forever. By refusing
to confront them, so they gain power over you, and become even
more deeply rooted. After you realise what they are - release
them.
22.Failure:
It is very rare for us to fail. We only ever choose to stop
trying. That is us exercising our free will. We can stop trying
any time we wish, but those that succeed never stop until they
get to their goal. Success often does not come easy, and does
require work and effort from us. You will find that most 'overnight
successes' have been working hard for that success for many
years.
Failure is not something to be feared or worried about, because
we can never fail! Everything we do, no matter whether we view
it as a success or failure is a valuable lesson for us to learn.
By looking at a perceived failure as a valuable lesson, it no
longer feels as bad.
The only true failure is not learning the lessons our mistakes
teach us.
23.The
Ongoing Journey: Our journey of exploration through
life never, ever stops. The destination is not the reward or
the goal. The journey to the destination is the goal itself.
24.Don't
Mind: If we take an objective view of our mind, then
we can see that lots of thoughts drift through it, many of which
we are unaware of. A sad, angry or fearful thought may drift
up from the sub-conscious and change how we feel for no apparent
reason. We must take control of the mind through tools such
as meditation, and become aware of these thoughts and realise
them for what they are. Then, we can let them go and stay relaxed
and centred. By consciously focussing on our breathing, and
keeping it deep and even, we can help to release these negative
thoughts.
25.Emotions:
Emotions come and go. They flow through us all the time, often
without us even realising. Many of us do not express our emotions
because we feel we have to "Be manly" or "Be
responsible" or "Be cool". When we feel the negative
emotions, we can feel our bodies tense. If we do not express
these emotions when we feel them, the tension is stored within
our bodies. Having emotions is not to be feared and should be
celebrated. When you feel an emotion - express it! If you are
happy - smile and laugh, if you are sad cry. Expressing your
emotions releases the tension they give, and helps you live
more fully in the here and now. Once you have expressed an emotion,
it is gone and will not return with the same force for that
situation. If we refuse to express them and store the emotions
up, then, like damming a fast river, eventually the water level
will rise too high if we do not provide it with an outlet.
26.Play:
As children, we play exuberantly. We have fun, enjoy ourselves
and have lots of energy. Then something happens, we grow up,
and we no longer play believing that adults have to be adult
and they don't play. Playing is one of our greatest sources
of pleasure. It takes many forms, from sport to games to laughing
and joking with friends. Playing increases our energy and makes
us more positive. It makes those around us more positive and
generally lifts the spirits of all involved. There are times
to be serious, yes, but there are times to play too, and that
is what we must not forget.
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