PEACE LOVE YOGA: Sweden

Burnt To Ash

"All Inquiry is meant for one purpose; to take you experientially into the unknown as efficiently as possible. Once you get there, simply be still because inquiry has delivered you to its destination. The rest is up to Grace. Do not hold onto any knowledge that comes your way. Even the greatest revelations much not be clung to, or you will end up with a head full of memories and a heart empty of substance. The truth is ever new, existing only in the now. The highest truth is beyond knowledge and experience. It is beyond time and space, and beyond beingness, consciousness, and oneness. Just remember that all direct path techniques are meant simply to undermine, to cut away, the one who is performing them. No matter what spiritual path you've walked or what teachings you've followed, they must lead you back to no path and no teaching. A true teaching is like a blazing fire that consumes the itself. The teaching must not only consume you, but consume itself as well. All must be burned to ash, and then the ash must be burned. The, and only then, is the Ultimate realized. True Enlightenment destroys enlightenment. As long as you can refer back to yourself and say, 'I'm enlightened', you not. Enlightenment is authentic only when there is no one left to be enlightened. Even to say 'I am nobody', is one too many. There's a point when you intuitively realize that to be Free you have to give up your attachment to Freedom. You have to quit asking yourself: Is it still there? Am I okay? You have to decide to never look over your shoulder again to see if you're free or if others know you're free. You just have to let yourself burn there - no matter what. This isn't something I can help you with. I can tell you what you need to do, but you have to do it. In the beginning, teachers can help a lot. But the deeper you go, all they can do is point, and clarify, and tell you what you need to do. Only you can take this step. Nobody can push you in to this place."

- Adyashanti

No Expectations

A spirit that lives in this world

and does not wear the shirt of love,

such an existence is a deep disgrace.

Be foolishly in love,

because love is all there is.

There is no way into presence

except through a love exchange.

If someone asks, But what is love?

answer, Dissolving the will.

True freedom comes to those

who have escaped the questions

of freewill and fate.

Love is an emperor.

The two worlds play across him.

He barely notices their tumbling game.

Love and lover live in eternity.

Other desires are substitutes

for that way of being.

How long do you lay embracing a corpse?

Love rather the soul, which cannot be held.

Anything born in spring dies in the fall,

but love is not seasonal.

With wine pressed from grapes,

expect a hangover.

But this love path has no expectations.

You are uneasy riding the body?

Dismount. Travel lighter.

Wings will be given.

Be clear like a mirror

reflecting nothing.

Be clean of pictures and the worry

that comes with images.

Gaze into what is not ashamed

or afraid of any truth.

Contain all human faces in your own

without any judgement of them.

Be pure emptiness.

What is inside that? you ask.

Silence is all I can say.

Lovers have some secrets

that they keep.

(Rumi)

2.4.09

Next stop. Sweden!

Yes, home of the Nobel Peace Prize, Volvo and ABBA...but, there is much more to this great country than meets the eye, and the fact there's a really great guy from there, who I adore and love with all my heart, makes the place all the more lovely.

Quick Sweden Facts

Sweden has one of the highest life expectancy rates and one of the lowest birth rates in the world...and a literacy rate of 99%...(Wow!).
Sweden is located in Northern Europe, hosting over 9 million people, and the capital is Stockholm.
Both IKEA and H&M are modern Swedish retail stores.
The far north of Sweden is sometimes called "the land of the midnight sun." During midsummer the sky becomes light again once twilight has been reached.
Geographically, Sweden is characterized by its long coastlines, large forests (55%) and numerous lakes.

Okay. I've only listed the bare minimum. But, I'm sure there will be more to follow. Will be in Stockholm, and I'm beyond excited to discover this fascinating city. Stay tuned.

9 Insightful Comments:

Cardamom Kisses said...: Sweden?! That's a suprise! :)

I've been following your blog for a long time, and really enjoy it on many different levels. Thank you ever so much for sharing in such a wonderful way :)

I'm Swedish myself, but I live far from Stockholm. It's a really nice city, and I'm sure you will like it there!
If you have a couple of free hours, make sure to visit the Blue Lotus Café on Katarina Bangata 21, Södermalm (metro station Medborgarplatsen). It's an interesting place with fantastic atmosphere, a curious mix of people and good food. Not to mention all the fun, small shops in the area... :)

Welcome to Sweden & enjoy your stay!; April 2, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Wayne said...: Safe travels and many blessings on your path!; April 2, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Tracy said...: you go girl! love you!! and D!!!xo; April 2, 2009 at 7:01 PM
asd7741 said...: wow! land of the midnight sun? sounds like out of a dream.; April 2, 2009 at 7:55 PM
- A - C - said...: Stockolm is a wonderful city. I'm sure you'll love it :-)
have fun!
A.; April 2, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Anonymous said...: I enjoy your blog very much,have been reading it on and off for a long time.
i´m also swedish+I´m a friend of the great guy you are visiting!! The world is a small place.
Hope you have a great time in Stockholm,you have arrived just when spring is finally here,must be a good sign:)
Marika; April 3, 2009 at 8:57 AM
asd7741 said...: i miss your blog! :); April 7, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Ritesh said...: Yoga is an art of discipline that was developed by an Indian Hindu named Patanjali. Retreat yoga about benefits of yoga exercises, yoga meditation, yoga practice.; April 11, 2009 at 12:46 PM
peaceloveyoga said...: Thanks everyone!!! I'm really enjoying the land of the midnight sun! Stockholm is beautiful. xo; April 12, 2009 at 2:12 PM

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