by Michael Mamas | Thursday, May 22, 2014 | Personal Growth |
I was recently asked what I mean by “feeling your way” to which I respond:
This is a big topic, but to say a little something about it: Essentially it means that anything can be justified with the intellect. Thoughts matter little. How you feel about those thoughts is what matters.
As you evolve, the entire process becomes more and more refined with less and less conditioning.
The best a person can do is to reflect thoughtfully and feel within themself honestly and sincerely. Then make a decision and act accordingly. Then see what happens and evaluate reflectively again, adjusting accordingly.
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by Michael Mamas | Monday, May 19, 2014 | Health, Personal Growth |
Here is a nice little quote my fitness coach passed along today.
“If you continually do the stuff you’re already good at, you’re not training, you’re performing… When you focus on what needs to improve, now you’re training.”
Everything maps. The principles of fitness map nicely on to life. People aspire to a comfortable life of familiarity. People also wonder why they are not happy. Happiness means evolution, means expanding beyond that which is familiar and comfortable.
You have only two choices: drop back and punt, or go for a touchdown.
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by Michael Mamas | Sunday, May 18, 2014 | World View |
My daughter is writing a paper on gender rules. Should boys be allowed to play with dolls? Should boys be encouraged to play with dolls? Should girls be allowed to dress like boys? Etc., etc. What does it mean to be male? What does it mean to be female?
Just as I mentioned regarding politics, the whole topic seems to revolve around taking a stand, sticking to it, and trying to force a policy that conforms to that perspective. Oh, if life were only so simple.
Every decade or so, a new viewpoint on things is adopted and adhered to in the name of political correctness, an evolved society, or some sort of epiphany. To gain a better understanding of life, just look to the trees. The are not rigid. They sway with the wind. Wisdom does not hold fast to one fixed perspective. Life is a paradox, not a rule book. In more enlightened times, wisdom will replace policy. Contradictory points will not be argued. They will be held gently and reflected upon thoughtfully. When vision is narrow, the tree of life becomes rigid and brittle. Yet when vision is narrow, effective policies are the best humanity can hope for.
Currently, we live in a world of fanaticism. In time, we will live in the Age of Wisdom.
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by Michael Mamas | Thursday, May 15, 2014 | Relationship |
It comes down to understanding. We all share the same one humanity. To forgive is to understand is to find within yourself what motivated the behavior of another. Remember that true Oneness means being one with everything, not just the things you approve of. To be one with everything, means to understand everything. Understanding (not over standing) means standing under… Humility is built right into the word. This may not always be easy to do. Some behavior feels so deplorable that you may not even be willing to consider the possibility of finding such motivations within yourself. In such a case, true forgiveness is not possible.
Some think that to forgive, you must forget. That is not correct. In fact, it is not even a good thing to do. You must not forget. You must remember. It takes time to know another’s heart. This is done by remembering how they behave. It does not mandate judgment. But it does provide information. Do not forgive and forget. Forgive and remember. In so doing, you come to know the person better and better. In so doing, your love for them can grow… can become deeper.
It is hurtful to remember a hurtful situation. Some hope the time will come when it no longer hurts. If you think about it, that makes no sense. It is a form of denial. So remembering does not mean reliving the experience. If you burn your hand a bit under hot running water, you remember to not do that again. That is a good thing. But you do not have to relive through recollection all the pain you experienced. The same sort of remembering is important as you come to know another person. It is of course good to keep the door open for them to grow and become a better person, but it is oblivion to forget the past.
This all applies not only in your relationship with others, but also in your relationship with yourself. It is wise to forgive. It is important to remember.
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by Michael Mamas | Monday, April 28, 2014 | Favorites, Spirituality |
Certainly, there is a place for political correctness. But why is there so much focus upon it today?
We live in ‘The Era of Things’. There are endless incredible things to capture your attention… computer gadgets, amazing cars, beautiful homes, and even limitless perspectives… social views… political stances and dogmas.
Awaken to the level of Vedanta… where no ‘things’ exist… where no ‘things’ matter. Matter is of the relative. Awaken to that which dwells beyond matter.
Do not lose yourself to things. Your relationship with things… with all things… defines the quality of your life. Resting into your Self is the gateway to a healthy relationship with all that is. Fulfillment with anything starts from inside of you. Attitude matters. But more significant than attitude is the state of your being. Culture your self. Proper meditation is the engine that best propels you. Proper discernment provides the wings upon which you fly.
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