SuperWisdom Presents: Time Out for Truth: Recent Comments

Comment on #157: Henry David Thoreau and the Masterpiece "Walden" - Vivid Imagery for Your Charmed Life of Wakefulness

2010-03-08T18:26:55Z

Thanks for recommending "Walden" by Thoreau. I am still in the process of reading it. But I have already highlighted quite a few gems.

One being "However mean your life is, meet it and live it; do not shun it and call it hard names. It is not so bad as you are." Love that quote!! So true.

Another one referred to the mind being a sacred place. I thought of the considerations I still have, even after turning away from the church, for such religious buildings. How differently I treat my own mind. The small amount of light that I've managed to uncover there has helped me more than anything I've ever gotten out of a church.
Great book.

Yolanda.

Comment on #156: A) Awareness in Movement as the Doorway to Silence B) Staying Sane while Employed in the Insane Corporate World

2010-02-27T15:21:54Z

I tune in to these podcasts for refreshment. They are an important link to the daily path I have chosen for myself, always reminding me there is something higher I need to be doing. Thank you for the simplicity. Randall

Comment on #156: A) Awareness in Movement as the Doorway to Silence B) Staying Sane while Employed in the Insane Corporate World

2010-02-24T23:56:26Z

I don't understand why people have this nerve to leave these types of names on these when Jesus Christ is what makes everybody worthy to carry the cross, despite what other political forces who have their own agenda want to impose on our minds. Why do you allow this Tom if you are a truth seeker. My brother just relapsed on heroine again maybe you should let these people decide what your allowed to receive, maybe you could choose martydom.

Comment on #156: A) Awareness in Movement as the Doorway to Silence B) Staying Sane while Employed in the Insane Corporate World

2010-02-21T15:09:36Z

The two most common reactions when I share something of these teachings are
a. I know/have heard that already
b. But I think things work like this (or some other sort of argument)

Recently I was with someone who has studied these matters for longer than me. A third person was sitting having lunch with us. When I mentioned something about these teachings the third person was curious and asked a few questions. After a few things were said, the third person said, 'but I believe... My friend simply said, "I've said enough," and ended the conversation. I thought this was a brilliant way to turn. Instead of defending or entering into an argument he just ended. He felt no need to continue to explain

My friend also said something shocking that has stuck with me. "The world would be a better place if I (ie. the ego) wasn't in it"

Thanks for the podcast

Dan

Comment on #155: Essence Unleashed -- Part Two of the Biographies of J. Krishnamurti . . . "Kitchen Chronicles" by Michael Krohnen

2010-02-20T23:32:47Z

I really loved the book Kitchen Chronicles and wished some to Michael's recipes had been printed. They sounded delicious.
Wilma

Comment on #156: A) Awareness in Movement as the Doorway to Silence B) Staying Sane while Employed in the Insane Corporate World

2010-02-20T18:08:34Z

I love the simplicity of this message. I feel that "silence in motion" can also be experienced in our household chores: straightening up, doing the dishes, gardening, feeding the kids, cooking dinner etc.

I also like what Fred said, about being an "Olympic person"!

Comment on #99: How Your Spiritual Awakening Provides Compassionate Power to Read People and Discern Motives

2010-02-07T19:15:20Z

Thanks a lot for that very interesting pod cast.

I’m into Vernon Howard’s books for quite some time. He taught me how to read people and how to stop taking in the world’s insanity that is presented to us on many levels.

My life has changed significantly since I apply his teachings. I use "functional commands" inwardly(eg. "You are not stealing my attention" or "Please don't spill your garbage on my desk" or "What do you really want from me" or simply "NO!")when being with people and when negative thoughts try to get in the lead. This gives a whole new perspective on things. It really helps to observe everything, incl. myself, instead of being absorbed by misery.

It’s absolutely true that one can read people when staying in a state of alertness, of awakedness. I am more relaxed, more stable and got more energy that I now use for purposeful things. I remind myself many times a day to stay awake and not to judge people but to see them and their true motives when they approach me.

Especially in the corporate world there’s so much fakery, drama, resentment and jealousy that it’s almost unbearable.

I was looking for a way to not let people, their comments + thoughts - and consequently my negative thoughts - eat up my life. I didn't want to fight against people and myself anymore, as this was just a vicious circle. This is how I came across Vernon Howard’s teachings. I have found a treasure of spiritual gold. The most amazing experience was to see and feel what was going on inside of me when I started to apply the above said. There was this little ego coming up, screaming to get involved in the drama, the gossip, delusion and dissatisfaction; but by and by that ego voice shuts up and makes room for clarity, focus and a much more balanced life. I am very grateful.

I have noticed that negative states and people literally disolve. It's like magic.

Thanks for your pure messages. Whenever I can, I listen to your pod casts.

Cheers,
Christine

Comment on #137: Raising Children - The Inside Story

2010-02-03T10:52:08Z

This is a rather late post but Big Bravo to your post above. It's a clear description of what I believe to be axial in the forming of the primary distortion that causes a child to fragment having to accomadate to the parents constant wishes.Which are usually motivated by distortions that the parents carry within about themselves and what is or should be greatly handicapping the ability to see and accept others as they are.
The myriad of forms for which this manifests make up the experiences of the primary years with heavy emotional tones having powerful effects.
Most damaging techniques are maniputlative guilt , fear and the worst being withdrawl of love for percieved non compliance.
Please understand that I fully know that none of this is done intentionaly and is the result of unawareness.
Having to face all the above being a child and then becoming a parent I became the roll of both.
The initial horror when you awaken is quite profound because it truly is evil but you come to know that the intention was not of this nature and understanding forgiveness and compassion are the result..
Just beautiful.. Thanks to all at Superwisdom you continue to bless me and I send big love your way.
L

Comment on #154: Finding a True Teacher -- How Great Teachings Get Distorted by Followers

2010-01-30T14:35:05Z

Hello!

Great excerpt. I feel it ties in very well with last weeks podcast...

Two points:

1. What ring in my head is what Tom read in last week about what J.K. said about being careful of the student teacher division. It was also addressed in the podcast, the false self creates a seperate entity that is going to "get it". The Truth is best sumed up the the esoteric meaning of what Jesus said, "Be one as I am my Father are one".

2. Tom said (also J.k. and Fred) how the Truth is always changing. What may have rang true then my be different now. So it is a matter of following you heart. Just to sum up about the Truth though, I am reminded about the saying "The more it changes the more it stays the same". Really hard explain, all I can say is I am grateful for the Truth.

Looking forward to the next class! Anyone who is reading this these classes are so unique and very special. If you are serious about these Truths it is a precious resource.

Jijo

Comment on #132: Dr. Paul Brunton and the Quest of the Overself -- How to Recover Sacred Glimpses You've Had Before

2010-01-29T13:13:14Z

Yes, many references in the podcasts to Maurice Nicoll. Fabulous writer, especially his book "The New Man" which delves into the inner meaning of the Bible. Delighted you found the site! (Tom)