A Life Beyond Words

Do people really believe in the superstitious notion that your words create your experience of life? Only at the most superficial material levels I would say you could train your conscious brain to bring positive autosuggestion to the subconscious, to satisfy small interests and desires. On deeper levels however it is feelings and imagination that bring all thought forms into being, which then become outward pronouncements, habits and creative manifestations. Only in transcending the illusion of identification with thinking mind does one begin to have mastery over it's negative conditioning and thus over one's individual creation.

This is what I think the Buddha meant when saying that "one is the sum total of all that one has thought", yet from the perspective that the thinking verbalizing self is not the True Reality. When the deeper mind like a still lake clearly reflects the language of the Heart, then only are the extrovert capacities of the individual endowed with right minded thoughts, ideas and actions... the poetic and artistic expression that includes yet transcends the words and images that articulate it.

One can speak very positive words and yet feel and act totally different behind the scenes. A winning exterior does NOT ensure a happy and prosperous life. The harder and more compulsively you try "thinking the right thoughts" the more resistance is aroused from a repressed shadow part of the mind.

For all the above reasons, I believe that our use of words and language has but a superficial power and significance. One must discontinue the habit of giving them more importance than they are worth.

In Pure Being, Feeling & Seeing,

JD Zenie

The Sun

                            Happy Sun Day

becoming enlightened

understanding
finding the sense behind the chaos
attaining a new level of insight
having an intellectual breakthrough
getting to the heart of the matter
realizing the truth

experiencing greatness

achieving prominence
being singled out for notice
having a personal moment of glory
setting an outstanding example
shining forth brilliantly
demonstrating distinction
becoming the center of attention

feeling vitality

becoming radiantly energized
bursting with enthusiasm
experiencing joy
feeling invigorated
getting charged up
enjoying great health

having assurance

feeling free and expansive
honoring your true self
knowing you can succeed
being confident
believing in your worth
trusting your abilities
forgiving yourself

OPPOSING CARDS: Some Possibilities

• Moon - confusion, disorientation, illusion
• Eight of Cups - weariness
• Six of Swords - depressed, listless
• Five of Pentacles - being rundown, tired

REINFORCING CARDS: Some Possibilities

• Tower - enlightenment, revelation
• World - accomplishment, great achievement
• Two of Wands - personal power, vitality, brilliance
• Six of Wands - acclaim, prominence

DESCRIPTION Brilliant. Radiant. Sparkling. So many of our words reflect (!) the power and glory of light. When we turn on the light in a room, we illuminate it so that all the dark corners are visible. When we turn on the light in our minds, we are enlightened. We see clearly and understand the truth. Both within and without, the energy of light expands our limits and makes us shine.  Throughout history, people have honored the Sun as the source of light and warmth. In the myths of many cultures, the Sun is a prominent god - full of vigor and courage. He is the vital energy center that makes life on earth possible. In the tarot the Sun also symbolizes vitality and splendor. The Sun is definitely not a meek and retiring card. In readings, you will understand Card 19 if you imagine yourself to be a Sun God. How do you think and feel? You have total confidence in yourself. You are not cocky, but profoundly sure of your power. You have unlimited energy and glow with health. You have a greatness about you and stand out brilliantly. Finally, you see and understand all that is happening within your sphere. When you see this card, know that you will be successful at all you undertake. Now is the time to let your light shine.

http://www.learntarot.com/maj19.htm

How Overthinking Can Eclipse Living

Some thinking is very necessary and accurate, yet when losing oneself in the thought process the natural very primal impetus to act upon or engage with immediate surroundings is often lost. Energy given to processing thought is energy taken away from daily living in/through the physical body, senses and earthly surroundings. The capacity and energy for efficient work is lessened as the spontaneous enthusiastic impulse to act is compromised and exchanged for the rather deadening world of mental abstraction.

 One must be able to use the mind as an ally, to use thought as a practical tool, without drowning in an ocean of psychic mental phenomena. The key is rembembering to forget everything and begin over again, opening to the ever-changing present moment with a fresh beginners mind, and allowing whatever thoughts that arise to just flow and guide me spontaneously in the form of temporary messages or signs. Cling to none of it and yet know that it is all there to affirm the importance of what I am living, doing, having and experiencing right now.

Occasionally I can allow myself to read over notes to refresh something in my mind, whenever useful and possible in the present, but not to rely on this too heavily nor to get stuck there. Do not stay in the world of ideation and mental abstraction for very long... BE ready to move forward with whatever I already know, like an actor about to go on stage to recite his lines, putting on a planned yet spontaneous performance.

JD Zenie