Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
QotD
The most important thing to remember is this: To be ready at any moment to give up what you are for what you might become. - W.E.B. DuBois
Monday, March 29, 2010
Quote of the day
Love is misunderstood to be an emotion; actually, it is a state of awareness, a way of being in the world, a way of seeing oneself and others. – David R. Hawkins
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
QotD
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. – Marcel Proust
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Pay in forward
I still marvel at how the universe works... The more love you give, the more it comes back to you.
I surrendered this week, with regards to the play I'm directing, and let me tell you, surrendering to circumstances that are out of my control is NOT my strong point. However doing it, was a fabulous lesson. I was greeted by so much love, and so much support. I have said it before and I'll say it again: I am blessed.
But the love they showered me has filled me up again, and I am pushing it out to others, even some I haven't been in contact with for awhile. The expression "my cup runneth over" always painted an image in my mind about this metaphorical cup that one's emotions are held in... Well, I think my cup grew, and it still continues to overflow with love.
If you've landed in a time where you're receiving love, pay it forward - give it back - express it to someone else. This will brighten their day so they can continue to do the same. And if you're in a place of darkness, strive to find the light, the love, feed it, nurture it, and it will expand... and then you too will have more love than you know what to do with. (Which is the best problem to have!)
Lovingly yours,
SB
I surrendered this week, with regards to the play I'm directing, and let me tell you, surrendering to circumstances that are out of my control is NOT my strong point. However doing it, was a fabulous lesson. I was greeted by so much love, and so much support. I have said it before and I'll say it again: I am blessed.
But the love they showered me has filled me up again, and I am pushing it out to others, even some I haven't been in contact with for awhile. The expression "my cup runneth over" always painted an image in my mind about this metaphorical cup that one's emotions are held in... Well, I think my cup grew, and it still continues to overflow with love.
If you've landed in a time where you're receiving love, pay it forward - give it back - express it to someone else. This will brighten their day so they can continue to do the same. And if you're in a place of darkness, strive to find the light, the love, feed it, nurture it, and it will expand... and then you too will have more love than you know what to do with. (Which is the best problem to have!)
Lovingly yours,
SB
Quote of the day
The only devils in this world are those running around inside our own hearts, and that is where all our battles should be fought. – Mahatma Ghandi
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
What lacks wings but still flies?
I apologize for missing a post for Monday... in fact, this week is very busy with the opening of my play, Brilliant Traces (more info at www.playbyecho.com) so this week's posting might be irregular.
I spent the weekend with my spiritual family at an Ayahuasca retreat. I did not journey this time (that is to say, drink the medicine) but Angeled (assisted) which is in itself a journey. I became appreciative of how far I've come and how hard my ego has to work to take hold of me, but humbled by how far I still have to go.
I would like to share one realization with you though... You know how when you're really busy at work, even if you're not enjoying yourself time flies by quickly? And then of course there's the saying "Time flies when you're having fun." In a journey, even when angeling, the same thing applies, and I think I've figured out why. It's not because it's fun (because sometimes work and journeying and angeling are not fun, though necessary and good to do) but because we are PRESENT - which is also the state we are in when we are enjoying ourselves, engaged in fun. If we can strive towards being in every moment we spend, our time will fly - and this is a good thing, because it means we are in flow. And we don't have to worry about missing anything due to time flying because we will be in every moment, so there will be nothing to miss.
Just one of the little gems I took away from this fantastic weekend.
Hope yours was equally blessed.
Sending love,
Seena Beana xo
I spent the weekend with my spiritual family at an Ayahuasca retreat. I did not journey this time (that is to say, drink the medicine) but Angeled (assisted) which is in itself a journey. I became appreciative of how far I've come and how hard my ego has to work to take hold of me, but humbled by how far I still have to go.
I would like to share one realization with you though... You know how when you're really busy at work, even if you're not enjoying yourself time flies by quickly? And then of course there's the saying "Time flies when you're having fun." In a journey, even when angeling, the same thing applies, and I think I've figured out why. It's not because it's fun (because sometimes work and journeying and angeling are not fun, though necessary and good to do) but because we are PRESENT - which is also the state we are in when we are enjoying ourselves, engaged in fun. If we can strive towards being in every moment we spend, our time will fly - and this is a good thing, because it means we are in flow. And we don't have to worry about missing anything due to time flying because we will be in every moment, so there will be nothing to miss.
Just one of the little gems I took away from this fantastic weekend.
Hope yours was equally blessed.
Sending love,
Seena Beana xo
Friday, March 19, 2010
Quote of the day!!
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness,that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant... to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously giveother people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. - Marianne Williamson
(Edit: this quote was inadvertently attributed to Nelson Mandela)
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant... to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously giveother people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. - Marianne Williamson
(Edit: this quote was inadvertently attributed to Nelson Mandela)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Quote of the day
Perhaps the most important thing we can undertake toward the reduction of fear is to make it easier for people to accept themselves, to like themselves. - Bonarao W. Overstreet
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Find your theme song
Today’s topic is a bit sillier in nature than some, however, many have still found it to be effective. During the 70’s my grandma was going through what not a lot of women were going through: divorce, and this right in the middle of the women’s liberation movement. While she would never be so brazen has to burn her bra, she did listen to songs like “I am woman” and “I will survive” over and over again until the vinyl was gouged deeply.
Most songs on the radio are written from someone’s experience, and the human within us can relate. It’s finding the RIGHT song, the right lyric, to get you through a difficult time that is key. While there can be a tendency to wallow, playing sad love song after sad love song at the end of a relationship, it’s perhaps healthier to find empowering music that lifts your spirits, fills your soul with a positive vibration that benefits healing, instead of inviting the lingering hurt to continue to overstay it’s welcome.
So find your song! Maybe you need to get psyched up for a big job interview, or you’re nervous before a presentation and want to calm your nerves. Having the right soundtrack can set the mood to help you on your path to excellence.
Most songs on the radio are written from someone’s experience, and the human within us can relate. It’s finding the RIGHT song, the right lyric, to get you through a difficult time that is key. While there can be a tendency to wallow, playing sad love song after sad love song at the end of a relationship, it’s perhaps healthier to find empowering music that lifts your spirits, fills your soul with a positive vibration that benefits healing, instead of inviting the lingering hurt to continue to overstay it’s welcome.
So find your song! Maybe you need to get psyched up for a big job interview, or you’re nervous before a presentation and want to calm your nerves. Having the right soundtrack can set the mood to help you on your path to excellence.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Quote of the day
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. – Buddha
Monday, March 15, 2010
Quote of the day
What you are aware of you are in control of; what you are not aware of is in control of you. – Anthony De Mello
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Be a Beacon During the Darker Times
Have you ever had a time where for some reason, everyone around you is grumpy about something? I’m not talking about negative things they’ve brought about themselves, often this is just a planetary alignment, full moon type thing where for some reason, everything is going wrong for everyone. How does one stay afloat during these times? How can you stay dedicated to your path?
In some cases, it may be that you’ve been experiencing an awakening, where you are more aware than before, and you can see that many of the others around you are still asleep. Do you tip toe around so as to not wake them? Do you pull out the bull horn to call their dormant state to their attention?
Both cases have the same answer: shine your light.
Ghandi said “Be the change you want to see in the world.” You can do this by shining your light, living as an example for others to follow. Much in the way a lighthouse shows ships how to find the shore, you can bring others into your harbour of love and light by living authentically and sharing the love and light within you. If this is new for you, it may seem uncomfortable at first, but it will be SO worth it. Others close to you will see the change, and may ask you what the difference is. When we live authentically, we are being truer to ourselves and we are living in closer harmony with our essence. We will attract a wealth of joy and abundance by putting it out there for all to see. And in doing so, we are letting others know that it is safe for them to share their light as well. Forget Swine Flu and other illnesses – let LOVE be the pandemic everyone is talking about.
In some cases, it may be that you’ve been experiencing an awakening, where you are more aware than before, and you can see that many of the others around you are still asleep. Do you tip toe around so as to not wake them? Do you pull out the bull horn to call their dormant state to their attention?
Both cases have the same answer: shine your light.
Ghandi said “Be the change you want to see in the world.” You can do this by shining your light, living as an example for others to follow. Much in the way a lighthouse shows ships how to find the shore, you can bring others into your harbour of love and light by living authentically and sharing the love and light within you. If this is new for you, it may seem uncomfortable at first, but it will be SO worth it. Others close to you will see the change, and may ask you what the difference is. When we live authentically, we are being truer to ourselves and we are living in closer harmony with our essence. We will attract a wealth of joy and abundance by putting it out there for all to see. And in doing so, we are letting others know that it is safe for them to share their light as well. Forget Swine Flu and other illnesses – let LOVE be the pandemic everyone is talking about.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Quote of the day
At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it. - Thich Nhat Hanh
Monday, March 8, 2010
A Fork in the Road
It is said that there are two paths in the road of life: the path of Essence, and the path of the Ego. While we are still asleep, we wander these paths, one then the other, without paying much attention to where we’re going, or where we are. However, something magical happens when we start to wake up. When we find ourselves, consumed in moments of Ego (jealously, victimhood, despair, etc) we look around and realize we’ve gone off track. We pull out our Devine map, and find our way back to the fork in the road, this time choosing the path of Essence, which ultimately, is the path of love.
This is not to say that you can’t feel things other than joy or bliss. To feel is human. It’s just important to observe the feelings we are choosing to feel and why we are choosing to feel them. If we choose self pity, what are we getting out of it? The Ego is always getting something, and wants you to stay asleep. Perhaps it’s the attention from others, or a reinforcement of the subliminal belief that we are not good enough. Just know that it’s choice, and it’s not Ego’s choice to make. You are the master of your own domain. So when you catch yourself feeling something you would rather not feel, observe, and release. Don’t belittle yourself for having the experience, you are after all human. Don’t engage in a battle, trying to “conquer” your Ego, it thrives on conflict. Just observe, and release, and choose something better for yourself.
Awareness is key. And we cannot be aware if we are asleep. The beauty about being conscious, awake, aware, whatever label you want to give this feeling, is that you can become a witness to yourself having experiences. You can see from the outside when you need to choose the other path. So many times, before I found inner work, I became lost in the darkness I allowed my Ego to create. I still find myself there sometimes, but I know that I can pull out again. Because I’ve tasted Essence, and let me tell you, it is far more delicious than any concoction the Ego can create.
Sending you some of my Essence, to help you guide your way during the dark times on your path.
SB xo
This is not to say that you can’t feel things other than joy or bliss. To feel is human. It’s just important to observe the feelings we are choosing to feel and why we are choosing to feel them. If we choose self pity, what are we getting out of it? The Ego is always getting something, and wants you to stay asleep. Perhaps it’s the attention from others, or a reinforcement of the subliminal belief that we are not good enough. Just know that it’s choice, and it’s not Ego’s choice to make. You are the master of your own domain. So when you catch yourself feeling something you would rather not feel, observe, and release. Don’t belittle yourself for having the experience, you are after all human. Don’t engage in a battle, trying to “conquer” your Ego, it thrives on conflict. Just observe, and release, and choose something better for yourself.
Awareness is key. And we cannot be aware if we are asleep. The beauty about being conscious, awake, aware, whatever label you want to give this feeling, is that you can become a witness to yourself having experiences. You can see from the outside when you need to choose the other path. So many times, before I found inner work, I became lost in the darkness I allowed my Ego to create. I still find myself there sometimes, but I know that I can pull out again. Because I’ve tasted Essence, and let me tell you, it is far more delicious than any concoction the Ego can create.
Sending you some of my Essence, to help you guide your way during the dark times on your path.
SB xo
Friday, March 5, 2010
Youtube
I've started a youtube channel!
I'm not very experienced with making videos thus far, but I expect they'll get better with time. Hopefully I can start doing podcasts again, and host them on youtube instead. Thus far, I've made a short video for the poem of "The Rebirth". I hope you enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/user/seenabeana333
I'm not very experienced with making videos thus far, but I expect they'll get better with time. Hopefully I can start doing podcasts again, and host them on youtube instead. Thus far, I've made a short video for the poem of "The Rebirth". I hope you enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/user/seenabeana333
Monday, March 1, 2010
Quote of the day
Some of the greater things in life are unseen. That's why you close your eyes when you kiss, cry, or dream. - Annonymous
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