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Feb 1, 2010
Mastery Of Love
QUOTES FROM THE BOOK MASTERY OF LOVE
After reading "the 4 Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz I bought his book called "the Mastery of Love". Here are some quotes from this book.
"We are masters because we have the power to create and to rule our own lives"
"You are the way you are because that is what you believe about yourself"
"The real us is pure love; we are Life"
"What we call education is nothing but domestication of the human being"
"Humans pretend to be something very important, but at the same time we believe we are nothing"
"We learn to be right and to make everyone else wrong. The need to be "right" is the result of trying to protects the image we want to project to the outside. We have to impose our way of thinking, not just onto other humans, but even upon ourselves."
"Life brings you exactly what you need"
"Happiness never comes from outside of us"
"Your whole life is nothing but a dream. You live in a fantasy where everything you know about yourself is only true for you. Your truth is not the truth for anyone else."
"Love has no resistance. whatever we do is because we want to do it"
"Selfishness comes from poverty in the heart, from the belief that love is not abundant"
"Your reactions are the key to having a wonderful life"
"You are responsible for the consequences of whatever you do, think, say, and feel."
"Life doesn't need to be justified or judged"
"Life is not the body; it is not the mind; it is not the soul. It is a force"
"You are what you believe you are"
"Forgiveness is an act of self-love"
"You cannot be happy if you don't love yourself"
"You are alive because of the power of God, which is the power of Life"
"Whatever we believe rules our existence, rules our life"
After reading "the 4 Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz I bought his book called "the Mastery of Love". Here are some quotes from this book.
"We are masters because we have the power to create and to rule our own lives"
"You are the way you are because that is what you believe about yourself"
"The real us is pure love; we are Life"
"What we call education is nothing but domestication of the human being"
"Humans pretend to be something very important, but at the same time we believe we are nothing"
"We learn to be right and to make everyone else wrong. The need to be "right" is the result of trying to protects the image we want to project to the outside. We have to impose our way of thinking, not just onto other humans, but even upon ourselves."
"Life brings you exactly what you need"
"Happiness never comes from outside of us"
"Your whole life is nothing but a dream. You live in a fantasy where everything you know about yourself is only true for you. Your truth is not the truth for anyone else."
"Love has no resistance. whatever we do is because we want to do it"
"Selfishness comes from poverty in the heart, from the belief that love is not abundant"
"Your reactions are the key to having a wonderful life"
"You are responsible for the consequences of whatever you do, think, say, and feel."
"Life doesn't need to be justified or judged"
"Life is not the body; it is not the mind; it is not the soul. It is a force"
"You are what you believe you are"
"Forgiveness is an act of self-love"
"You cannot be happy if you don't love yourself"
"You are alive because of the power of God, which is the power of Life"
"Whatever we believe rules our existence, rules our life"
Jan 31, 2010
The Four Agreements
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
2. Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.
3. Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.
Everything we do is based on agreements we have made - agreements with ourselves, with other people, with God, with life. But the most important agreements are the ones we make with ourselves. In these agreements we tell ourselves who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what is impossible. One single agreement is not such a problem, but we have many agreements that come from fear, deplete our energy, and diminish our self-worth."
In this powerful book that has remained on The New York Times Bestseller List for over eight years, don Miguel reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. When we are ready to change these agreements, there are four deceptively simple, yet powerful agreements that we can adopt as guiding principles. The Four Agreements® offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
2. Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.
3. Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.
Everything we do is based on agreements we have made - agreements with ourselves, with other people, with God, with life. But the most important agreements are the ones we make with ourselves. In these agreements we tell ourselves who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what is impossible. One single agreement is not such a problem, but we have many agreements that come from fear, deplete our energy, and diminish our self-worth."
In this powerful book that has remained on The New York Times Bestseller List for over eight years, don Miguel reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. When we are ready to change these agreements, there are four deceptively simple, yet powerful agreements that we can adopt as guiding principles. The Four Agreements® offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
Jan 19, 2010
Tantra Invites Your Body to Remember
To my followers, who requested more articles on Tantra... :)
Tantra is a magical path to creating the life and experiences of your dreams. Among the many definitions of tantra, mine is distinctly simple – ‘Tantra invites your body to remember’ - your essence, your power, your potential, your dreams, and your body’s innate erotic intelligence. Tantra helps remove blockages due to dis-ease, sexual abuse, invasive medical procedures, negative experiences, and the stresses of everyday living. Tantra lovingly returns you to ecstasy - your birthright.
Our most ecstatic sex occurs when our body and heart merge with our soul to achieve a powerful connection with ourselves, our partner, and our Creator. When we allow ourselves to sink deeply into that state of peace and release all those goal-oriented notions (you know the ones), waves of ecstasy can ripple through and transport us to a place of connectedness with all there is.
Tantra has been called the yoga of sex, full body spirituality, and the science of ecstasy, though it isn't just another way to have sex - it is another way to live. The merging of our sexuality and our spirituality is a powerful force, and the most potent (and enjoyable!) vehicle for transformation.
THE GOOD NEWS IS:
You can enjoy tantra on any level of experience and dedication, and all rituals, techniques and exercises can be modified for solo practice or same sex couples. Select those that resonate and weave them into your current practice. You will experience a deeper richness of life as you become more empathetic, less judgmental, and welcome the love that the Universe has waiting.
If you are currently practicing 'conscious lovemaking' you may already be incorporating some basic tantra techniques. Some lovers practice a more attentive, conscious, slower paced version of 'regular sex' adding tantric techniques such as ritual, eye gazing and partner breathing.
More dedicated practitioners incorporate many of the traditional rituals, exercises and positions that stimulate a heightened state of bliss. The techniques may include conscious breathing, sound, movement, massage and meditation. Sensuality is used to expand and moderate their sexual pleasure as they enjoy more prolonged lovemaking sessions. Additional tantra techniques assist in retaining and re-circulating sexual energy allowing for ejaculatory choice and full body orgasms for men, and multiple orgasms and ejaculations for women.
MORE GOOD NEWS:
Tantric philosophy is non-judgmental, accepting of all experiences. Every experience, including lack of arousal, is viewed as an opportunity for growth (no pun intended); nothing is viewed as good or bad.
AND THE BEST NEWS IS:
Tantric practice can deepen and prolong your relationship(s) as the love and sexual passion are heightened and sustained. Can you remember falling in love with the partner of your dreams? You were on cloud nine, energized, sexually supercharged. You had 'chemistry' – though the euphoria may have faded within 3 months, when familiarity set in. Tantric practice is one path to transform that chemistry into 'alchemy' - a deep and rich mind, body, spirit connection which actually strengthens as the years pass.
Tantra flourishes today. There are many schools, many teachers and many interpretations. I honor all paths with integrity and invite you to explore and embrace what resonates with you. Enjoy your journey!
by Pam Babbitt, S.I.
Tantra is a magical path to creating the life and experiences of your dreams. Among the many definitions of tantra, mine is distinctly simple – ‘Tantra invites your body to remember’ - your essence, your power, your potential, your dreams, and your body’s innate erotic intelligence. Tantra helps remove blockages due to dis-ease, sexual abuse, invasive medical procedures, negative experiences, and the stresses of everyday living. Tantra lovingly returns you to ecstasy - your birthright.
Our most ecstatic sex occurs when our body and heart merge with our soul to achieve a powerful connection with ourselves, our partner, and our Creator. When we allow ourselves to sink deeply into that state of peace and release all those goal-oriented notions (you know the ones), waves of ecstasy can ripple through and transport us to a place of connectedness with all there is.
Tantra has been called the yoga of sex, full body spirituality, and the science of ecstasy, though it isn't just another way to have sex - it is another way to live. The merging of our sexuality and our spirituality is a powerful force, and the most potent (and enjoyable!) vehicle for transformation.
THE GOOD NEWS IS:
You can enjoy tantra on any level of experience and dedication, and all rituals, techniques and exercises can be modified for solo practice or same sex couples. Select those that resonate and weave them into your current practice. You will experience a deeper richness of life as you become more empathetic, less judgmental, and welcome the love that the Universe has waiting.
If you are currently practicing 'conscious lovemaking' you may already be incorporating some basic tantra techniques. Some lovers practice a more attentive, conscious, slower paced version of 'regular sex' adding tantric techniques such as ritual, eye gazing and partner breathing.
More dedicated practitioners incorporate many of the traditional rituals, exercises and positions that stimulate a heightened state of bliss. The techniques may include conscious breathing, sound, movement, massage and meditation. Sensuality is used to expand and moderate their sexual pleasure as they enjoy more prolonged lovemaking sessions. Additional tantra techniques assist in retaining and re-circulating sexual energy allowing for ejaculatory choice and full body orgasms for men, and multiple orgasms and ejaculations for women.
MORE GOOD NEWS:
Tantric philosophy is non-judgmental, accepting of all experiences. Every experience, including lack of arousal, is viewed as an opportunity for growth (no pun intended); nothing is viewed as good or bad.
AND THE BEST NEWS IS:
Tantric practice can deepen and prolong your relationship(s) as the love and sexual passion are heightened and sustained. Can you remember falling in love with the partner of your dreams? You were on cloud nine, energized, sexually supercharged. You had 'chemistry' – though the euphoria may have faded within 3 months, when familiarity set in. Tantric practice is one path to transform that chemistry into 'alchemy' - a deep and rich mind, body, spirit connection which actually strengthens as the years pass.
Tantra flourishes today. There are many schools, many teachers and many interpretations. I honor all paths with integrity and invite you to explore and embrace what resonates with you. Enjoy your journey!
by Pam Babbitt, S.I.
Jan 16, 2010
How To Attract Abundance
If you’re not currently living your life in abundance, then you should start doing something about it right now. Well actually, the supply of abundance all around us is more than enough, so all you have to do is ask. Being abundant is a state which involves wealth but means more than just that. Real genuine abundance is the state of being linked and conjoined to the primitive origin of everything that is, of manifesting a steadfast flow of positive and optimistic energy to extend and nurture love, life and artistry. Abundance is not just anything which lives and breathes outside you; instead, it is one state of being that is experienced in one’s mind.
Being abundant is effortless and limitless; it is experiencing bliss and happiness. The Law of Attraction declares that “you would attract in you those things that match your state of being.” So if you focus on the things that you lack, then the message you send forth is one of you don’t have and that is precisely what you will attract. On the contrary, if you imagine and develop a state of being abundant in your thoughts, you would pull more wealth into your life. To be able to lure abundance, be abundant and start to think and act as if you already possess and own all the things that you wish for.
Now, most people might think that if they try to amass more money, they can do anything and everything that they have ever dreamed and aspired of doing and inevitably, be much happier. Yet in fact, the reverse is true. When you start to create a status of joy and gladness, you begin to pull towards you not lack or scarcity, but wealth. You will find yourself be more inspired and motivated to do those things that may soon lead and direct to reaching the very physical state that matches your state of being. You might have heard or be familiar with an old proverb which says, “the rich is getting richer and richer and the poor is getting poorer and poorer.” This is not just because the rich have much more wealth which they invest to earn interest, but it’s also because of their state of being ample…it attracts more of it.
Therefore, think more abundant thoughts and you would begin to lure wealth. However, the problem with majority of us is that we have the tendency to concentrate on out scarcity or the things that we lack. We unknowingly do so when we place ourselves in the condition of always wanting. Therefore, instead of pulling abundance, you end up luring more lack and scarcity in your life. This expresses to the Universe that we are lacking rather than being richly supplied. To begin magnetizing wealth, see the world as ample and a welcoming place to live in. the supply of abundance in the universe is endless.
You may use an affirmation like, “I am able to draw the abundance in my life because I am in a state of abundance.”
By: Amy Twain
Being abundant is effortless and limitless; it is experiencing bliss and happiness. The Law of Attraction declares that “you would attract in you those things that match your state of being.” So if you focus on the things that you lack, then the message you send forth is one of you don’t have and that is precisely what you will attract. On the contrary, if you imagine and develop a state of being abundant in your thoughts, you would pull more wealth into your life. To be able to lure abundance, be abundant and start to think and act as if you already possess and own all the things that you wish for.
Now, most people might think that if they try to amass more money, they can do anything and everything that they have ever dreamed and aspired of doing and inevitably, be much happier. Yet in fact, the reverse is true. When you start to create a status of joy and gladness, you begin to pull towards you not lack or scarcity, but wealth. You will find yourself be more inspired and motivated to do those things that may soon lead and direct to reaching the very physical state that matches your state of being. You might have heard or be familiar with an old proverb which says, “the rich is getting richer and richer and the poor is getting poorer and poorer.” This is not just because the rich have much more wealth which they invest to earn interest, but it’s also because of their state of being ample…it attracts more of it.
Therefore, think more abundant thoughts and you would begin to lure wealth. However, the problem with majority of us is that we have the tendency to concentrate on out scarcity or the things that we lack. We unknowingly do so when we place ourselves in the condition of always wanting. Therefore, instead of pulling abundance, you end up luring more lack and scarcity in your life. This expresses to the Universe that we are lacking rather than being richly supplied. To begin magnetizing wealth, see the world as ample and a welcoming place to live in. the supply of abundance in the universe is endless.
You may use an affirmation like, “I am able to draw the abundance in my life because I am in a state of abundance.”
By: Amy Twain
Dec 1, 2009
How to use the practice of Tantric Sex in your everyday sex life.
Becoming Tantric
Embarking on a new sexual experience can bring a level of intimacy and sensual satisfaction to a relationship that you never thought possible, especially when it involves learning the Hindu practice of Tantra. Tantra, a Sanskrit word meaning "woven together" is perhaps one of the oldest examples of sexual philosophy and spirituality to be taught and practiced today.
The practice of Tantric sex began in India over 1500 years ago as a method of Hindu yoga which worships the union of men and women. The teachings were specifically created to help practitioners increase their awareness of their own energy and the energy surrounding them in order to "feel more." The goal isn't necessarily about achieving an end result such as an orgasm, but rather increasing the stimulation of the entire sexual experience. The approach is to enhance your whole experience, not just one specific action or feeling.
The entire concept of Tantra is very different from the western viewpoint of sex. Tantric sex practitioners focus on prolonging their sensations and experiences, not on getting to the orgasm as quickly as possible. With the absence of an "end goal," the rush or sense of needing to finish in order to be fulfilled no longer exists. Additionally, foreplay is not a Tantric concept, because the entire purpose is to elicit pleasure for longer periods of time. Unlike your typical sexual experience, if you don't "finish," it isn't the end of the world. This approach gives couples a new freedom to explore their bodies and their awareness of themselves and each other in an entirely new way. It turns our western way of thinking, "I need to make sure I got mine," into, "How can I make this better and longer for both of us?" For many couples, this could be a very refreshing and exciting change in their way of thinking.
There are a few basic guidelines for engaging in a Tantric sex ritual. Most are common sense concepts and could be applied to any sensual encounter you and your partner wanted to try.
1. Bathe each other.
Don't just enjoy a romantic bubble bath together, actually take time to do actions that will relax your partner and show your praise of their body. The goal is to leave the world and your worries behind and focus only on the pleasure of yourself and partner.
2. Be nourished.
The purpose of Tantric sex is to prolong your sensual experience indefinitely. This means LONG lovemaking sessions where you're bound to work up an appetite. Make food play part of your experience and don't start any sessions hungry. Share in a glass of wine and feed each other often.
3. Create a space that feels beautiful and erotic.
Clean spaces allow you to focus your thoughts solely on your partner and your pleasure. Add mood setters to heighten your pleasure, such as scented candles, soft furry blankets or rugs, seductive music, etc.
4. Be comfortable in your attire.
Fabrics that feel great on your skin are a must. Starting off with soft, flowing lingerie or a silky robe heightens the experience as you shed layers later on. Also, consider any props whose texture may increase the pleasure you feel such as silk scarves, furry mittens and even feathers.
5. Begin your love play with a massage.
Grab your favorite scented oil and take turns indulging each other in an extensive erotic massage. Focus on relaxing your partner while keeping things sensual. Remember, the goal is to take your time and let the pleasure build.
There are many other Tantric principles not mentioned here, such as breathing and mental techniques to control and prolong your pleasure. If you are interested in learning more about this philosophy, visit the Tantra.com website for more information and ideas.
By Jennifer Good.
Embarking on a new sexual experience can bring a level of intimacy and sensual satisfaction to a relationship that you never thought possible, especially when it involves learning the Hindu practice of Tantra. Tantra, a Sanskrit word meaning "woven together" is perhaps one of the oldest examples of sexual philosophy and spirituality to be taught and practiced today.
The practice of Tantric sex began in India over 1500 years ago as a method of Hindu yoga which worships the union of men and women. The teachings were specifically created to help practitioners increase their awareness of their own energy and the energy surrounding them in order to "feel more." The goal isn't necessarily about achieving an end result such as an orgasm, but rather increasing the stimulation of the entire sexual experience. The approach is to enhance your whole experience, not just one specific action or feeling.
The entire concept of Tantra is very different from the western viewpoint of sex. Tantric sex practitioners focus on prolonging their sensations and experiences, not on getting to the orgasm as quickly as possible. With the absence of an "end goal," the rush or sense of needing to finish in order to be fulfilled no longer exists. Additionally, foreplay is not a Tantric concept, because the entire purpose is to elicit pleasure for longer periods of time. Unlike your typical sexual experience, if you don't "finish," it isn't the end of the world. This approach gives couples a new freedom to explore their bodies and their awareness of themselves and each other in an entirely new way. It turns our western way of thinking, "I need to make sure I got mine," into, "How can I make this better and longer for both of us?" For many couples, this could be a very refreshing and exciting change in their way of thinking.
There are a few basic guidelines for engaging in a Tantric sex ritual. Most are common sense concepts and could be applied to any sensual encounter you and your partner wanted to try.
1. Bathe each other.
Don't just enjoy a romantic bubble bath together, actually take time to do actions that will relax your partner and show your praise of their body. The goal is to leave the world and your worries behind and focus only on the pleasure of yourself and partner.
2. Be nourished.
The purpose of Tantric sex is to prolong your sensual experience indefinitely. This means LONG lovemaking sessions where you're bound to work up an appetite. Make food play part of your experience and don't start any sessions hungry. Share in a glass of wine and feed each other often.
3. Create a space that feels beautiful and erotic.
Clean spaces allow you to focus your thoughts solely on your partner and your pleasure. Add mood setters to heighten your pleasure, such as scented candles, soft furry blankets or rugs, seductive music, etc.
4. Be comfortable in your attire.
Fabrics that feel great on your skin are a must. Starting off with soft, flowing lingerie or a silky robe heightens the experience as you shed layers later on. Also, consider any props whose texture may increase the pleasure you feel such as silk scarves, furry mittens and even feathers.
5. Begin your love play with a massage.
Grab your favorite scented oil and take turns indulging each other in an extensive erotic massage. Focus on relaxing your partner while keeping things sensual. Remember, the goal is to take your time and let the pleasure build.
There are many other Tantric principles not mentioned here, such as breathing and mental techniques to control and prolong your pleasure. If you are interested in learning more about this philosophy, visit the Tantra.com website for more information and ideas.
By Jennifer Good.
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