Be The Seer, NOT The Seen!

Be The Seer, NOT The Seen!

There is a Helix Nebula which was photographed a few years ago and it is called:"The eye of God." An apt name for this nebula as it resembles a large eye staring out at us from distant space. This image creates wonder and mystery for all. However as we ponder the symbolic meaning of this "prolate spheroid" of dense gas, it can also make us feel uneasy to think God is out there, somewhere, watching us? Modern psychology proposes that the majority of our fears comes from the belief that when we die we will be judged by this omnicient being, this all seeing Eye!

In the ancient Indian philosophy called Kashmir Shaivism, God is called The Witness. The Witness is fully awake and compassionate toward all the other aspects of itself. It does not judge nor condemn. Enlightenment is equated with merging our perspective fully with this witness. Once we are permanently anchored in this perspective we have a divine vision of ourselves and this manifest world. With that perspective we encounter everything and everyone with peace and unbounded love.

To be that Seer and not the Seen, we have to work with our repetitive judgements that place us again and again at the mercy of who we think we are and thus the One we think other's see. This teaching is subtle yet profoundly freeing when we put it into practice. One of my favorite practices is to constantly remind myself to stop telling me the story of my life. Ever notice that when you are in neutral in your life: driving the car, out for a stroll, meditating or eating in silence, the narration of what is or isn't happening takes over your mind? This little spin doctor starts judging, critiquing and wool gathering as soon as we turn within.

Before we SEE this narrator in action, we may not even notice how its perceptions are largely based in the judgements we have adopted from others. Over time the narrator saps our energy, leads us to become obsessed with the opinions of others, defensive and even paranoid. To be the Seer is to recognize when the narrator takes over. This is the first step in silencing him or her. We can do this through simple techniques like detaching from it by grounding ourselves in the here and now. Instead of buying into the narration, we can name the objects in front of us with each inhalation and exhalation: breath >car< breath> tree<breath> grass<breath< bush>breath, etc. Eventually we can drop the naming game and focus on our breath as it goes in and out. The more aware of the breath we become, the easier it is to slip into the space between our breaths where the Witness resides; this is the center of our inner and outer power.

Once we taste the sweet freedom of living as the Seer and not the seen, we want more! This leads us to the power of inquiry or contemplation. Just Tracking whatever is happening in our lives as perfect to fulfilling our intention opens the arms of the Seer. The Work of Byron Katie is an excellent tool to find the Seer in the perceived chaos of the Seen. Like the Eye of God nebula staring peacefully through the maelstron of stars and galactic strife, The Work centers us in the peace and serenity of The Witness during the ups and downs of everyday life.

Be the Seer, Not The Seen!

This is the core practice and teaching I work with in Paradigm Shifts Coaching. Through private coaching sessions and Intensives, I guide people to find their own experience of the Seer. I relish the opportunity to witness people stepping into their freedom and out of the stress of living as the Seen.

For more information on sessions or upcoming Intensives, contact me directly via email or call: 607-220-6088.

The Tracking Institute Presents:

*Shamballa Reiki Intensive* October 2 and 3, 2010, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Nature's Song Retreat Center, Danby, NY!

A two day intensive to deepen or begin your practice of Reiki and Symbolic Tracking. Linked with the ancient Tibetan Buddhist city of light, Shamballa is the light of Unconditional Love and Freedom. During the Intensive, participants will receive four Shamballa Reiki attunements. These attunements allow you to use this energy for healing and consciousness raising work with yourself and others. Unlike traditional Usui Reiki, Shamballa can be activated and transmitted with or without hands on healing; perfect for parents, healers, massage therapists, psychotherapists, coaches, business leaders and all mindfulness practitioners!

Cost: $200 before Sept. 15th, $250 after that date.

Paradigm Shifts Coaching sessions:

One of the fastest ways to set a new course for your life or to recommit to your path. Individual Coaching sessions are dynamic, energetic and exciting adventures into your own Divine Self. Each session allows you the freedom to develop and explore your own intention at your own pace with the advantage of an experienced coach right by your side the whole way!

Sessions are available in single, or packages of six or twelve. Thirty minute introductory sessions are free to new clients.

Thank you so much for you! You are a Transformative Educator and more than that you are introducing me to my Self!

You are a matchmaker of the Divine Self!!!

~Lauretta Agolli, P

Contact me directly to set up a session or for your free 30 minute consultation!

Ravindra Walsh
www.paradigmshiftscoaching.com
607-220-6088
Coaching From The Inside Out!

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