Thanks Alan! My TM teacher reminded me that today, April 30th, is (in Vedic texts) Akshaya Tritiya, the day of Lasting Achievements. It is supposed to be a most auspicious day for launching new initiatives and starting new activities. I love the thought that our most important new activity could very well be sitting still and going "underneath the underneath."
Decades ago, I was suffering through a situation, babbling away "I'm FINE, I'm FINE..." when my underneath voice struggled up my chest, like a ball-bearing (it hurt!) out of my mouth over my self-condolences and whispered, "Help me...". "She", finally released, quickly became my know-it-all intuitive guru, and I was able to shed rational tussling and just let "her" lead because she always simplified the situation, and she was always right. Never have I apologized for her statements. Many of her utterances are uber direct and even comical, but they come from my deepest core underneath-self that cares for me.
Thanks Alan for this timely, helpful experience. I discovered that way under the tension and anxiety I feel, there lies deep peace, trust and "All will be well." Belated Happy Birthday-one worth a year of celebration !
Julie, that is one of the gifts of going deeper. I have found that as well--that if I keep going deeper, I do eventually come to deep peace and stillness. Blessings are with us. And thank you for your belated birthday wishes!
Thanks for this beautiful way to find what’s underneath. So powerful! And relating it to Andy Goldsworthy’s amazing and magical creations helped illustrate the power of going deep and seeing what beauty and magic emerges. Thank you!
Dear Alan. I remember when you worked with me in Malmö Sweden at a conference and did just this search for and with me. It was Fantastic! I got so deep thanks to your voice! I will never forget it.
Thanks Alan! My TM teacher reminded me that today, April 30th, is (in Vedic texts) Akshaya Tritiya, the day of Lasting Achievements. It is supposed to be a most auspicious day for launching new initiatives and starting new activities. I love the thought that our most important new activity could very well be sitting still and going "underneath the underneath."
I love this, Jane! Thank you!
Decades ago, I was suffering through a situation, babbling away "I'm FINE, I'm FINE..." when my underneath voice struggled up my chest, like a ball-bearing (it hurt!) out of my mouth over my self-condolences and whispered, "Help me...". "She", finally released, quickly became my know-it-all intuitive guru, and I was able to shed rational tussling and just let "her" lead because she always simplified the situation, and she was always right. Never have I apologized for her statements. Many of her utterances are uber direct and even comical, but they come from my deepest core underneath-self that cares for me.
Beautiful, Nancy! Thank you for sharing this story!
There is never noting…. Thank you Alan
Indeed, Tuutje, there is never nothing. There are always messages or information available--even "nothing" has a message.
Thanks Alan for this timely, helpful experience. I discovered that way under the tension and anxiety I feel, there lies deep peace, trust and "All will be well." Belated Happy Birthday-one worth a year of celebration !
Julie, that is one of the gifts of going deeper. I have found that as well--that if I keep going deeper, I do eventually come to deep peace and stillness. Blessings are with us. And thank you for your belated birthday wishes!
Thanks for this beautiful way to find what’s underneath. So powerful! And relating it to Andy Goldsworthy’s amazing and magical creations helped illustrate the power of going deep and seeing what beauty and magic emerges. Thank you!
Thank you, Johnathon. Indeed, the ways in which Andy Goldsworthy looks at the world are wisdom for us all.
Beautiful Alan, I remember doung this exercise ánd this resonates so much with a coaching I just had with a few colleagues. Thx!
Thank you, Miranda. I love that you remember this exercise!
Dear Alan. I remember when you worked with me in Malmö Sweden at a conference and did just this search for and with me. It was Fantastic! I got so deep thanks to your voice! I will never forget it.
Much Love. Madeleine
Wow, that's from a long time ago, Madeleine! Thank you for remembering!