Conversation with God...

I was once again attempting to use my "rational mind" to understand my Inner-most conflicts, and was (once again) perpetuating the self-analytical cycle of the intellect (The Ego's Last Stand). Primarily, my concerns have been about my own inability to confidently walk into the world with a sense of territory or self-contained leadership. Always, I have rejected the world, as my childhood conditioning taught me to fear the unexpected disaster that could be awaiting me at the next turn. And, up until now, I have accepted this understanding of life, which has led me down dis-ease, dis-harmony, and fear. So, I decided to ask god (myself) a couple questions. Below is our brief conversation...

Me (as Jamil): Why do I fear rejection, fear the world, and seem to not approve of myself sometimes? How can I be more in Union with you?

Me (as divine intelligence): Don't see ME rejecting YOU through THEM. Instead, see ME appreciating THEM through YOU. Don't see ME creating misery in the world for YOU, see ME experiencing the divine adventure in this world through YOU. Don't see YOU rejecting ME by looking at YOU, see ME appreciating MYSELF through YOU. Then you will already be in Union with ME... as you are NOW.

Me (as Jamil): Well, God damn, that was Deep...

The Na'vi...

Are an imagined species of hominid in James Cameron's new film, "Avatar". I watched the movie, and enjoyed how the Tao once again displayed the paradox of blatant racist colonialism juxtaposed with spiritual practices that, if utilized, would actually transcend racism. Interestingly enough, I was flipping through some of my old writings and came across a quote a friend of mine wrote:

"Socialism is a euro-centric corruption of pre-exisiting indigenous culture values and practices"

I couldn't help but think of this in context to some of my friends who are flag-waving Socialists, and yet lack the spiritual integrity to manifest their Utopian fantasies. In that light, I would like to share with you an article I read on 'wikiHow' that explains the traditional practices of the Na'vi depicted in the film. I was impressed, and inspired by their naturally in-tune lifestyles. Here are the qualities of "How to Be Like a Na'vi"

1. Love your God. The Na'vi people worship Eiwa, it is considered conneced to the whole of their land, they believe that all energy is borrowed from Eiwa. Their daily life circulates around the ways of Eiwa. If you aren't religious, remember to stay spiritual
2. Be Active. Na'vi people are very strong, agile and coordinated.
3. Strengthen yourself. They hunt very often and are always moving, for survival. Build up your body to top standard.
4. Get in Touch with Nature. Again, the Na'vi people are very close to their land, and find it the most important thing to them. Protect the land, make it one of your main priorities to keep Earth and it's animals healthy. Our Earth is beautiful.
5. Lean the Language. If you want to get extreme you may learn the language. It is called 'Na'vi' (easy to remember!)
6. Be Wise. Think about your future and how your actions effect others.
7. Don't take it too seriously. The most important thing to do is remember, you are a human, and the Na'vi aren't real. The movie Avatar has many lessons, and can teach the human race many things, make sure you watch it.

I like those....

Osho

Hi

This is from Osho, called THE MASTER... Enjoy.

Beyond mind, there is an awareness that is intrinsic, that is not given to you by the outside, and is not an idea -- and there is no experiment up to now that has found any center in the brain which corresponds to awareness. The whole work of meditation is to make you aware of all that is "mind" and disidentify yourself from it. That very separation is the greatest revolution that can happen to man.
Now you can do and act on only that which makes you more joyous, fulfills you, gives you contentment, makes your life a work of art, a beauty. But this is possible only if the master in you is awake. Right now the master is fast asleep. And the mind, the servant, is playing the role of master. And the servant is created by the outside world, it follows the outside world and its laws.
Once your awareness becomes a flame, it burns up the whole slavery that the mind has created. There is no blissfulness more precious than freedom, than being a master of your own destiny.

Osho From the False to the Truth Chapter 7

Commentary:

The Master in Zen is not a master over others, but a master of himself --and this self-mastery is reflected in his every gesture and his every word. He is not a teacher with a doctrine to impart, nor a supernatural messenger with a direct line to God, but simply one who has become a living example of the highest potential that lies within each and every human being. In the eyes of the Master, a disciple finds his own truth reflected. In the silence of the Master's presence, the disciple can fall more easily into the silence of his own being. The community of seekers that arises around a Master becomes an energy field that supports each unique individual in finding his or her own inner light. Once that light is found, the disciple comes to understand that the outer Master was just a catalyst, a device to provoke the awakening of the inner.