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conscious-pisces · 6 months

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“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

—Anais Nin

#anais nïn #risk #personal growth #blossom #bloom #potential #inner potential #inner transformation #best version of yourself

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loftybliss · 7 months

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Butterflies symbolize change & transformation... they are like a power spirit animal for me... fluttering in & whispering that cycles are ending... change is imminent... rebirth is assured... & I am divinely guided through it all.

#35mm #film forever #film photography #film is not dead #butterfly spirit #inner transformation #loftybliss

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subconsciouslyiam · 3 months

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Be The Person You Want To Become

To “be the person you want to become” means embodying the qualities, values, and behaviors that align with your ideal self. It involves intentional actions and choices that reflect the person you aspire to be. This process requires self-awareness to identify your desired characteristics and a commitment to consistently live in accordance with them. Embracing personal growth, cultivating positive…

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brother-hermes · 7 months

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Internally singing a niggun for the people who are suffering through the foolishness of politicians in more countries than we can count right now. Spread joy to those living through sorrows. Stay beautiful in your brokenness humanity. These things rise and fall like the tides of our collective soul.

#israel #palestine #niggun #mysticism #inner transformation #be the change #if you don’t have family in these conflicts pray anyways #love is the only answer #message for the collective #spirituality #wisdom

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past-future-journey-nile · 9 months

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blueheartbookclub · 5 months

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"Embarking on the Enlightened Journey: A Profound Exploration of 'The Way of Initiation' by Rudolf Steiner"

In "The Way of Initiation: How to Attain Knowledge of the Higher Worlds," Rudolf Steiner invites readers on an extraordinary journey into the realms of spiritual enlightenment. Steeped in mysticism, this captivating exploration serves as a profound guide for those seeking a deeper understanding of the higher dimensions of existence.

The book's allure lies in Steiner's ability to seamlessly weave esoteric knowledge with practical guidance. He presents a roadmap for spiritual seekers, detailing the intricate process of initiation into the mysteries of the higher worlds. Steiner masterfully combines philosophy, mysticism, and spirituality, creating a tapestry that resonates with both the curious and the seasoned seeker.

One of the book's strengths is Steiner's emphasis on personal experience. He encourages readers to embark on their spiritual quest actively, providing practical exercises and meditations to facilitate a direct connection with the higher realms. This hands-on approach distinguishes "The Way of Initiation" from mere theoretical discourse, making it a valuable companion for those eager to delve into the mystical unknown.

Steiner's prose is both eloquent and accessible, demystifying complex spiritual concepts without diminishing their profundity. The narrative unfolds like a sacred scroll, gradually revealing the secrets of the universe and the soul's journey towards enlightenment. Each chapter serves as a stepping stone, guiding the reader through cosmic truths and unveiling the interconnectedness of the spiritual and material worlds.

The book delves into various esoteric topics, including the development of higher faculties, encounters with spiritual beings, and the transformative power of inner alchemy. Steiner's insights, drawn from a deep well of wisdom, shed light on the significance of inner growth and the evolution of human consciousness.

As a visionary thinker, Steiner acknowledges the challenges of spiritual exploration and provides pragmatic advice for navigating potential pitfalls. His holistic approach encompasses the integration of spiritual wisdom into daily life, fostering a harmonious balance between the mystical and the mundane.

In conclusion, "The Way of Initiation" stands as a timeless beacon illuminating the path to spiritual enlightenment. Steiner's eloquent prose, coupled with practical exercises, creates an immersive experience for readers. Whether you are a novice seeking to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos or a seasoned explorer of spiritual realms, Steiner's work offers profound insights that resonate across the ages. Embark on this transformative journey, and let the wisdom within these pages awaken the seeker within.

"The Way of Initiation: How to Attain Knowledge of the Higher Worlds," by Rudolf Steiner is available in Amazon in paperback 11.99$ and hardcover 19.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 186

Language: English

Rating: 9/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

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raffaellopalandri · 5 months

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Happy Bodhi Day!

As a Buddhist, I find deep significance in celebrating Bodhi Day, a revered observance that commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha. Bodhi Day, typically held on December 8th in many Buddhist traditions, marks the pivotal moment when the Buddha attained supreme awakening under the Bodhi tree. Buddha’s Bodhi – image taken from Internet This…

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livingwellnessblog · 9 months

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Detaching Love from External Factors: Building Genuine Self-Love

Discover the power of authentic manifestation in love and relationships. Learn how to avoid manipulative tactics and embrace the 'going to the end' approach for genuine and lasting connections. Explore insights from Neville Goddard's teachings

Detaching Love from External Factors: Building Genuine Self-Love Associating love with external elements like beauty, fame, or wealth can unwittingly expose you to potential manipulation and abuse. Real love transcends these surface-level attributes. Let’s explore the consequences of tethering love to external validations and delve into the power of cultivating authentic self-love. The Fallacy…

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tmarshconnors · 9 months

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"Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder."

Rumi, was a 13th-century poet, Hanafi faqih, Islamic scholar, Maturidi theologian and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan in Greater Iran.

#Rumi #Poetry #Wisdom #Communication #Expression #Respect #Conflict resolution #Growth #Gentleness #Nature #Metaphor #Patience #Peaceful communication #Inner transformation #Emotional intelligence #quoteoftheday #today on tumblr

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shreemwellbeing · 1 year

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No longer a caterpillar 🐛 … not yet a butterfly 🦋 Allow for the natural unfolding of your own healing journey. 💜

“It’s only when caterpillarness is done that one becomes a butterfly. That again is part of this paradox. You cannot rip away caterpillarness. The whole trip occurs in an unfolding process of which we have no control.” – Ram Dass

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#shreemwellbeing #meditation #mindfulness #reiki #efttapping #emotionalfreedomtechniques #energyhealing #holistichealing #somatichealing #emotionalhealing

#traumahealing #innerchildhealing

#energypsychology

#banstead #epsom #sutton #ashtead #emotionalhealth #surreyuk

#healing #healingjourney #authenticself #innerfreedom #innertransformation #selfhealing #selftransformation

#personaltransformation

#caterpillartobutterfly #vibranthealthreflexology #reflexology

#shreem wellbeing #life transformation #transformation #personal transformation #inner transformation #self transformation #healing #healing journey #self discovery #surrey uk #epsom #Banstead #ashtead #sutton

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jerrytrancomedy · 1 year

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I still like this photo. More now. Less back then, when I would cringe from imagining my protruding belly popping those shirt buttons. I'm grateful for this picture, though. It inspired me to change and be as strong as those buttons.

Dieting and weight loss are both complex and sensitive topics, so the point of this blog post/essay isn’t to give unsolicited advice or tell anyone what to do. All bodies and situations are different, and what worked for me may not work for someone else. What follows are only my thoughts regarding the inner transformation I experienced alongside the outer one. I write this hoping it provides some value to others. And to brag.

I used to think I looked like a grownup test tube baby of a Care Bear and the Pillsbury Doughboy's donated sperm. Probably not a surprise then that I was unhappy with my body and appearance, and I dealt with that unhappiness by avoiding and repressing it. Constantly sweeping dust under the carpet created a mean, filthy monster that eventually escaped and wreaked havoc inside me. I swore to fight back against this sad inner demon by improving my physical and mental health. I had wanted to work on both for quite some time but never did because I knew doing so would be hard, and I was soft. God forgot to turn on the timer, so he pulled me out of the oven way too early-soft. In grade school, when it was time to tumble in gym class, I would leave, hang out inside a restroom stall, and tip-toe back right before it ended-soft. Believing this for most of my life had me feeling hollow, like an empty roll of toilet paper.

A big reason it took me so long to get started on this particular journey (I'm 40) was having emotional baggage as far as the third eye could see. I lacked ambition because wanting meant doing, and in my mind attempting anything of consequence equaled failing. Mockery, humiliation, and shitty feelings that I did not want to feel would then follow. I could coast, though, and coast I did until I got tired of seeing life pass me by. Perfectionism also contributed to my inaction and inspired the only exercise I used to do: beating myself up. If I couldn't do something perfectly immediately, why even bother? There was no big epiphany-producing event like winning "Most Likely to Have the Next Midlife Crisis" at my twenty-year high school reunion either. That would have made for a better story. The simple, boring truth is I started to change once I stopped procrastinating. After seeing that swingset photo, I ordered a kettlebell and then celebrated by placing an order for Thai food on Uber Eats.

Once I finally started going to the gym regularly and watching what I ate, my overall sense of well-being began improving. I was also conflicted about the ugly truth of why I was doing this in the first place, which was for shallow, superficial, or aesthetic reasons if we want to be pretentious. I wanted to be hot but did not want to become one of those people I used to roll my eyes at from a distance. The meatheads, the aggro guys with too much testosterone, the wannabe fitness influencers. People I used to judge and was secretly a tad bit jealous of. Not wanting to waste any momentum, I kept moving, shrugged my shoulders, and said, "whatever it takes." Thankfully, over time, a greater purpose started to grow like a caterpillar doing pushups inside its cocoon.

Fortunately, severe hunger pangs from my diet’s calorie restriction weren't an issue. Unfortunately, occasional waves of fatigue and lethargy that swallowed me whole and left me in a zombie-like limbo between awake and asleep were. Those states usually led to taking a 1-2 week-long diet break, which I did every 6-8 weeks. The diet breaks helped with not having hunger pangs, as did doing PG-13 stuff to freshly-used peanut butter spoons. One embarrassing setback that happened was misreading the labels on the large chicken breasts I used to eat before becoming an ovo-vegetarian and counting all of them as 4 ounces. That threw a wrench in my calorie counting but buying a kitchen scale to weigh food resolved that issue. These stumbling blocks reminded me to slow down and be patient, a quality I often forgot or overlooked in the past. If I had rushed things, I probably would have made more mistakes, felt like a failure, and ended up quitting. Every painful reminder would have then been deleted, including the thirst trap photos, which, sad to say, would have been a personal tragedy.

A new identity started forming around sticking to a weight training program, adhering to my diet, and not burning my face while cooking. Those statements also turned into mantras after adding "I'm someone who..." in front of them. Whenever the road got bumpy, I would say them aloud with intense passion, which probably explains the looks I get from my next-door neighbor. And it worked! After dieting for more than a year and a half, I recently ended it. I’m happy with my effort and progress, even though I didn’t accomplish my initial goal of having Calvin Klein underwear model-like six-pack abs. After clinging to that target for so long, which I now realize was unrealistic since I’m still relatively new to lifting weights, my ego was bruised. I did not have enough muscle mass to be that ripped. That was when I begrudgingly accepted that not everyone has the genetics to sell overpriced tighty whities. Some are 5’6”, broad-shouldered, and built more like the starting fullback of whatever college football team the hobbits from Lord of the Rings went to, and that’s okay.

There were several practices I did that fostered this transformation. When perfectionism reared its ugly head, I practiced self-compassion by reminding myself that I’m a flawed human being just like everyone else. Self-compassion also made me realize that I'm worthy of self-love and respect just by existing. Viewing weight training and cooking as self-care and acts my future self would appreciate made it easier to do them consistently. The Most Valuable Practice award would have to go to meditation & mindfulness, though. I know it is not for everyone, but nothing has improved my life more than that habit. Greater awareness of my emotions and thoughts and not becoming attached to them allowed me to respond to life with a clear and calm mind. Specifically, regarding weight loss, the combination of meditation and weight training made me more present, grounded, and aware of my body. Gripping a barbell brings our focus to the here and now, similar to our breath during meditation. Doctor visits for injuries would've occurred, too, if I did bench presses, squats, and deadlifts with my head stuck in the past or stressed about the future. As someone who used to struggle with binge eating, mindfulness decreased the times I overindulged and ate past the point of fullness. Along the way, the negative narratives that used to play constantly in my mind stopped, revealing the real purpose of this journey. I wasn’t weak, lazy, undisciplined, and incapable of being the person I wanted to be. I was wrong and had never felt better. Also, if I sound too much like a stringy-haired, new-age hippy right now, please know that I got a haircut the other day and sometimes use conditioner.

I don’t think what I did here was special or unique, and I'm still very much a work in progress. The worst contestant on MasterChef Junior would angrily shake their tiny spatula at me after tasting my cooking. For months now, my entire apartment has been covered in protein powder. I'm still too hard on myself at times. I suspect I will continue to grow, make mistakes, and hopefully learn from them for the rest of my life. I also believe that everyone is capable of accomplishing hard yet meaningful goals. If anyone ended up reading this entire self-indulgent essay, then thank you. The least I could do is root for you as you keep traveling down your journey. Alright, time to go start bulking up so I can play Awkwafina's jealous and insecure ex in Shang-Chi 2.

photo by @photojuice

p.s. These are some of the resources I used that helped me the most with losing weight and getting in better shape. For nutrition and weight training, the websites Stronger By Science and Ripped Body both have a lot of great free content. For nutrition tracking and calorie counting, I use MacroFactor. In the beginning, I used Myfitnesspal, and I regret not using MacroFactor sooner because of how much better its layout and features are. It's not free, but if you can afford it, I definitely recommend it. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear is a must-read for anyone interested in forming new habits and sticking to them. Other recent books that influenced this post were “The Road Less Traveled” by M Scott Peck & “Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself” by Kristin Neff.

#weight loss #body recomposition #mental health #physical health #weight training #body transformation #inner transformation #inner healing

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conscious-pisces · 6 months

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“As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed.”

—Vincent Van Gogh

#vincent van gogh #strength #inner work #inner transformation #inner harmony #inner power #inner world

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turiyatitta · 11 days

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Turiyatitta

The Dual Dimensions of Consciousness and Developmental ProgressionIn the realm of spiritual exploration, few concepts are as enigmatic and yet profoundly significant as Turiyatitta. Derived from ancient Eastern philosophies, Turiyatitta is often perceived through two distinct lenses: as a state of consciousness and as a stage of developmental progression. This dichotomy offers a multifaceted…

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#Consciousness #Development #Eastern Philosophy #Enlightenment #Inner Transformation #nonduality #Self-realization #Spiritual Growth #Spiritual Journey #Turiyatitta

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subconsciouslyiam · 3 months

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Recycling Experiences

Changing your thinking is pivotal because your mindset shapes how you perceive and respond to experiences. By shifting perspectives, you break patterns, opening the door to new, positive outcomes. It’s about embracing growth and evolving beyond recurring challenges.

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#affirmations #I AM #inner transformation #law of assumption #louise l hay #louise l hay affirmations #manifestation mindset #mindful living #mindfulness #mindset #Neville Goddard #positive affirmations #positive vibes #positive vibes only #self concept #self love #visualization #wellbeing

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brother-hermes · 11 months

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WHY MEDITATE?

“One of the most elusive truths is knowledge of the self. Generally we see ourselves only through a thick veil of ego. For this reason, it is impossible to see ourselves as others see us. Through meditation, however, we can remove the veil of ego, and see ourselves with a degree of objectivity. In this manner, we can look at ourselves objectively as a third person. We are then able to see our own shortcomings and overcome them.

“The self-awareness engendered by meditation can also strengthen the ego when needed. Thus, a person with a weak self-image and feelings of inadequacy can learn to be more self-assured. He can examine his motivations and learn to become more inner-directed, doing the things he desires, and not simply what others expect of him. He can look objectively at his relationships with others and learn to improve them.

“One of the most powerful uses of meditation is to gain an awareness of the spiritual. Although we may be surrounded by a sea of spirituality, we are not usually aware of it. Spiritual sensations are quite faint and usually overshadowed by the world of the senses. Even in a state of sensory deprivation, the self-gener-ated thoughts of the mind tend to obseure spiritual sensation.

“However, if a person can quiet down all extraneous thoughts, he can then "tune in" to the spiritual. This tuning-in is what is known as the mystical experience. In this sense, meditation is the most important technique of mystics all over the world.”

-Excerpt from Jewish Meditation by Aryeh Kaplan

This is one of the best arguments for meditation I’ve ever seen. Kaplan really cuts to the core of why meditation matters.

#meditation #why meditate #Aryeh kaplan #Judaism #inner transformation #ego #mysticism #spirituality #know thyself #jewish mysticism #inner wisdom #you should meditate #self awareness #self knowledge

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michellesspiritualblog · 17 days

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The Enlightened Self: Five Steps Towards Inner Transformation

Enlightenment is not just a concept; it is a state of being that we can achieve by gaining knowledge and understanding of ourselves and the world around us. It is like turning the light on in a dark room, enabling us to see and understand things we couldn’t before. Achieving personal enlightenment is about turning that light on within ourselves, getting to know ourselves more profoundly, and…

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