Wellness Newsletter
March 2008
FINDING YOUR PURPOSE ONE BREATH AT A TIME
“When you contemplate the unfathomable depth of space or listen to the silence in the early hours before sunrise, something within you resonates with it as if in recognition. You then sense the vast depth of space as your own depth, and you know that precious stillness that has no form to be more deeply who you are than any of the things that make up the content of your life.”
From A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
I knew there was a reason this newsletter did not come together for me at the beginning of March – I just didn’t know why. Now I know it was because I was meant to pick up Eckhart Tolle’s book and begin to ride the wave created by Oprah Winfrey and the zillions of people all over the world who are resonating with this material. Just in case you haven’t heard – Oprah has created a 10-week Monday evening on-line class with Tolle to explore the concepts presented in A New Earth. You can log onto her web site (www.oprah.com) any time and download the classes. This week is the third week of the series and they are exploring one chapter of the book per week, including exciting questions being called and sent in from folks all over the world.
I find Tolle’s teachings to be in perfect alignment with all of the material and practices I have been studying for many years. He clarifies the role of the ego in keeping us tied to conditioned thought patterns and gives simple and effective suggestions for staying in the present moment where happiness resides.
I’m excited that these teachings are being picked up, discussed and practiced by so many people. Here are a few simple tips to start you on the path of A New Earth:
Set aside a few minutes each day to sit quietly
Observe the sensations of the breath in your body
Contemplate a beautiful aspect of nature without labeling it
Observe your thoughts without identifying with them
Invite a friend or loved one to practice along with you
“Your inner purpose is to awaken. You share that purpose with every other person on the planet. Your outer purpose can change over time. Finding and living in alignment with the inner purpose is the foundation for fulfilling your outer purpose. It is the basis for true success.”
If you would like personal support or to join a group in Napa practicing these principles, please get in touch. We are truly making A New Earth. Next month we will explore the Three Modalities of Awakened Doing: Acceptance, Enjoyment and Enthusiasm.
With love & blessings, Becca
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