The Long Road to Freedom

“None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Not all of us require organized religion and orthodox religious ideologies to be initiated on a spiritual quest. While the various religions are often helpful pointers, one is to discover the Christ or Buddha only within no matter what road one chooses to travel. As Hindus emphatically say “while the paths up a given mountain are many, there is but one mountaintop”, loosely quoted. All the same, to each their own. 

I’ve been part of the Catholic Church   and lived at an Ashram, studied Hindu and Buddhist texts. The Essence of all these, as the practice and philosophies of Yoga, Zen, etc.is all that is relevant now, having many teachers to learn from and especially daily life experiences within this Earth School.

This spiritual quest begins with the clear recognition that I am not totally free, but daily struggling with a bondage and confinement that is collectively and individually self-imposed. Knowing this I remain earnest and steady on the high road to freedom, while inwardly dedicating the fruits of my inner and outer labors to the liberation of all beings, beginning with those whom I intimately relate and connect with daily. 

JDZ

Awaken into Freedom

“Your light grows so strong that darkness can no longer hold you”… Moments of feeling fear and dark dystopian moods come and go more rapidly. 

Addictions like drinking and overeating cease to have a hold on us because we simply don’t want these any longer. Surrender to your own authentic presence and allow God to fill the space left by all dark energies and entities that once controlled us. 

The awakening of humanity has shifted into high gear, with no going back to dark ages’ ignorance, dark control and oppression. Time to own your freedom and literally “be the change you want to see”.

JDZ

An Unwavering Intention

A powerful intention that is made manifest in a state of perfect (one-pointed) attention.

Original & Self Sufficient Mind

Understanding the innocence of infancy as key to beginners mind, without impediments of too much knowledge, experience, memory or sense of mastery. As stated in yoga teachings as well as in Zen, “you must empty your cup to have it refilled” .

Jdz

The Unexamined Life & Collective Shadow

An Impeccable explanation of what sadly is happening in the society today. An effective antidote to totalitarian rule is found in alternative societies.

”He who doesn’t understand history is doomed to repeat it”.

Yoga Is

Fascinating portrayal of profound perspectives given by various yoga teachers,  within the context of one woman’s spiritual journey and narrative.

The Real Work

Just discovered this. Michael Singer makes crystal  clear the purpose of yoga practice and true spiritual awakening, as removal of the self imposed obstacles that block enlightenment. Witness consciousness and use of mantras as valuable practices to “get out of the water” of mental emotional chaos.

Joel D Zenie