Category: Mindfulness

Do you notice your access to peace?

by Andy, posted in A Course In Miracles, Mindfulness

There are only two ways, one is not really a ‘way’ at all, it’s an illusion, but it shows up as the belief in separateness. The true way, the only real way is oneness with God, that’s who you really are. That’s who all your brothers and sisters really are. The only right minded thing you can do is to decide for God but you will need help to keep on deciding for God. That’s what The Holy Spirit is for. To decide for God just requires a nod to God, a holding out your hand to God. It’s a beautiful moment of surrender, it’s a beautiful moment of realising actually you’re not surrendering anything. The only barometer you can use to test if you are on the right path is:

‘are you experiencing a peace that goes beyond your normal egoic understanding, and is it void of guilt or fear?’

If you’re not experiencing this peace, it is a sure sign that the ego has hitched a lift. But don’t fear, it’s just another amazing opportunity to turn, ever so slightly, towards God and He will take care of the rest.

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3. Body scan

by Andy, posted in Mindfulness, spirituality

The sensations of the body often go unnoticed; the two Nile in the toes, the electricity in the hands. Doing a body scan of such sensations, starting at the toes and scanning slowly to the head can help you anchor your awareness in the present moment rather than chasing the monkey mind of incessant thinking. Being aware of what is right now can help you still your mind and listen the present moment. The spirit can finally be heard, the still small voice can remind you who you really are and love can extend its helping hand.

Experiencing who you are

by Andy, posted in Meditation, Mindfulness

In today’s session, we focus on the sensations in our body to experience who we are in the present moment. When asked “who are you?” we may use words to convey a concept of who we are: ‘l’m a teacher’, ‘I’m a happy person’ l’m a very busy person’ and inevitably, they focus on past or future thought patterns. There’s nothing wrong with these descriptions but they cannot convey the true depth and mystery of who who you really are. We can, however experience a rest from such mind activity and become aware of our being in the present moment. This meditation can help us to take time out and replenish our energy by focusing on only what is taking place right now. Even a short time spent being aware of the present moment can have a positive impact on the rest of the day. So welcome, and enjoy your mini mind holiday!

ACIM Lesson 69: My grievances hide the light of the world in me

by Andy, posted in Mindfulness, spirituality
Ive been following that star all my life!

Grievances are not real – merely phantoms; wisps of delusional smoke. My quest is to shine bright which is not possible as a separate little ego, bereft of any source but as a child of God, a vessel; a lamp ready and primed to receive God’s fire. My job is to look at my grievances and let them dissolve away and my motivation is to enable my brothers and sisters to see their way too. It’s not my strength alone I share but the gift of grace I pass on to my brothers and sisters. The Christ Jesus is that light. The source of all that is.

Your light is dearer to me than all the trinkets I may play with to keep me from seeing your light and the adornments I use to hide the light within me. Salvation is my only need. This is it. So simple yet so alludes the ego mind. I do not need to search for my purpose or meaning in this world. I have always known it really.

“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.”

T. S. Eliot

Being present

by Andy, posted in Mindfulness, presence
  • We will all get there eventually, some soon, some when disaster strikes, 🤕 some when we take time out (take up meditation, 🧘🏻‍♂️ stop believing every thought as if it were a god, ⛔️ take up travelling 🚶🏾‍♂️ or sports ⚽️ or painting 🎨 or whatever works), some when we get older, 🙀 some on our death beds 🛏 and some when we return to the source of the universe – whatever that might be for you. 🌌

‘Make hay while the sun still shines’ – get present to all your thoughts, feelings, fears, angers, hates, loves, uncomfortable feelings – the whole bloomin’ lot!

Get present to what’s here, now both externally and within. Do it NOW; Literally – not metophorically!

❤️ Being present to it all is really true love and the kindest thing you can do for yourself and everyone else on the planet. ❤️

🙏🏼😀🙏🏼

WEEK 7 – Stillness: true knowledge

by Andy, posted in Meditation, Meditation_practice, Mindfulness

‘Give up your need to know and in doing so, infinite knowledge opens up’

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  1. Read all the steps and notes below before starting this meditation.
  2. Get comfortable and completely relax remaining as still as you can. Notice your body breathing like you have never noticed before.
  3. Don’t be concerned if your mind is racing or thinking of this or that – let it – just choose to focus on your breathing for now
  4. Regardless of the activity in your mind, dedicate the next fifteen minutes to allowing yourself to experience whatever comes up for you whether it’s thoughts, feelings, visions or emotions.
  5. Set a timer for 15 minutes (choose a gentle alarm!) and start when you are comfortable and ready.

NOTES

  • Allow everything in this present moment, no matter how negative or uncomfortable – it’s all energy flowing through your body.
  • Now, without being concerned about any outcome, allow your whole focus to rest on your experience of being alive right now. Allow it all.
  • Stay with the experience as you chant in your mind the mantra ‘I am’ over and over again.
  • Let the mantra dissolve into a meaningless mumble – it doesn’t matter; what does is your undivided attention on your present moment experience. This is where your source dwells – the source of all knowledge and wisdom.
  • Do this every day of the week

WEEK 6 – There was never anything wrong

by Andy, posted in acceptance, Meditation, Meditation_practice, Mindfulness

‘Even your resistance is manna from heaven’

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  1. Read all the steps and notes below before starting this meditation.
  2. Get comfortable and completely relax remaining as still as you can. Notice your body breathing as if for the first time.
  3. Don’t be concerned if your mind is racing or thinking of this or that – let it – just choose to focus on your breathing for now
  4. Regardless of the activity in your mind, dedicate the next fifteen minutes to allowing yourself to experience whatever comes up for you whether it’s thoughts, feelings, visions or emotions.
  5. Set a timer for 15 minutes (choose a gentle alarm!) and start when you are comfortable and ready.

NOTES

  • Allow everything in this present moment, no matter how negative or how positive. Nothing is wrong or ‘shouldn’t be’. There are no mistakes, there’s just what is!
  • Rejoice with curiosity any thoughts that may come up and allow them space to breath..
  • Without any effort or striving, know that each thought form is not just a chaotic, random occurance but carefully prepared nourishment for your growth.
  • Like the beauty of a rose needs the nourishment of manure, respect the process and let it happen. One needs the other.
  • Do this every day of the week