http://highmountainwind.com/blog Reflections on Essence from High Mountain Wind Sat, 06 Jan 2007 22:25:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The movies "What the Bleep" and "The Secret" must be seen. If you're one who hasn't seen these films, it's time to get moving. You can easily rent or purchase "What the Bleep" (the new edition with added features and more interviews), and you can either watch or purchase "The Secret" at ... http://highmountainwind.com/blog/archives/13 My photos on Flickr are here: Apple Crisp. There are many sets of shots which can easily be navigated.  For instance, I have a set called "Mala," another on "Prayer Flags," a set on Lama Wangdor's visit to Mt. Shasta in 2005, a Mt. Shasta set, a Russell Guitars set, and so ... http://highmountainwind.com/blog/archives/12 The truth of who you are is right here and always was. You have just overlooked it. It is never apart from you; it is never anywhere but here. You are it and you swim in it! You are this most beautiful light and energy; you always have been and ... http://highmountainwind.com/blog/archives/11 “Whether I am conscious of it or not, I am one with the cause of all that exists. Whether I know it or not, I am one with all the love in the universe.” - Thaddeus Golas, The Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment http://highmountainwind.com/blog/archives/9 I am the Awareness between thoughts … and so are you. All the thoughts you think you are, are ephemeral and insubstantial. Thoughts suddenly appear and then dissolve into conscious space. What is real is conscious space - how amazing! Thoughts have their function and use, but they are not who you really ... http://highmountainwind.com/blog/archives/7 Gratitude! ...for life, for breath, for being alive this moment ...for love, family, friendship ...for consciousness, for creativity ...for learning, exploration, understanding ...for experiences, discoveries, new horizons ...for skills, talents, gifts ...for this life of wonder ...for the energy of being and the simplicity and purity of Now. http://highmountainwind.com/blog/archives/6 The key to meditation is to do it. Spend time each day being completely still and quiet. Set your world aside for a few minutes, go inside and look, feel, and listen in a surrendered and open state. Allow Presence to reveal itself. Of course Presence is present; how could it ... http://highmountainwind.com/blog/archives/5 All reduces to Energy, or Intelligent Presence. This is the true Identity. The chaos, confusion, greed, fear, aggression, and pain of the world is due to mistaken identity. Living in peace, harmony, and fulfillment is dependent upon resolving identity confusion. http://highmountainwind.com/blog/archives/3