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"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)

26.6.09

Real generosity toward the future consists of giving all to what is present.

— Albert Camus

Hard to believe I've been blogging for close to a two and a half years. Ha. Never thought I would become a regular blogger, while at the same time, pleasantly surprised at how much I've come to enjoy it.

The connections I've made through cyberspace have blessed me in many ways. At first, I was apprehensive about putting myself out there, so to speak - but really, it has only added to my life.

The amazing thing is, I've had the opportunity to meet 3 fellow bloggers this year alone! Women whose blogs I read and connected with, before meeting in person - and I met all of them in Mysore, India. So, I have to give my girls' props today!! Don't know what exactly took me so long!

Anyhoo - if you haven't already - check these ladies out when you get the chance.

Yogini's Quest - One of the most open...or wait...the most open person I've ever met! It's refreshing to meet someone who holds nothing back, but has a heart of gold. I love your honesty in every moment, your quick wit, your adventurous spirit, and laughter. You ask the hard questions and aren't afraid to take a look. I'm honored to be your friend, and fellow yogini.

A Lotus Girl - Ha! A force of nature that's for sure!! Enough energy to out last those half her age, and still have something leftover. With a charitable spirit, and a passion for helping others, you are undeniably generous of spirit, heart and soul. I don't think I would be too off base to say you love India more than all of us combined! What a pleasure it was to meet you and your precious Ray.

Inside Owl - Grounded. Insightful. Open minded and open hearted. Each of your blog entries are deeply rooted, often blowing my mind to bits. Literally. You give me much to think about, that's for sure, and I appreciate your point of view. I had such a pleasure meeting, and conversing with you. Such a strong yogini-inside and out!

Hopefully I'll be meeting up with you ladies in the not too distant future. All the best to you, and of course we'll stay in touch through cyberspace!! xoxox.

5 Insightful Comments:

Tracy said...: you have made me cry..yet again...but it was all worth it!
I am truly humbled..
Love and Light to you my friend~
xxoo (now..i'm going for a run and then some yoga! ha!) :0)!!; June 26, 2009 at 7:04 PM
(0v0) said...: Awwwww. Knowing our connection feels big to you too makes my day. Thanks, you amazing human!

Your comraderie in this practice brings me all kind of strength and joy...; June 26, 2009 at 8:25 PM
peaceloveyoga said...: Yay!! Love to you guys!! xoxoxo.; June 26, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Tiffany said...: Laruga, ah I'm sorry it took me so long to see this! I am SO happy I met you in India and that we had connected so much those months prior. I look at our pics from India quite frequently and can't help but laugh at all the inside jokes we made - and the tears we shared.

I miss you SOOOOOO much and we seriously have to skype one of these days.

Let's keep it real girlfriend. Talk to you soon. XO; June 28, 2009 at 1:55 PM
peaceloveyoga said...: No worries, Tiff. I know you're never to far away! Love to you!! xoxo.; June 29, 2009 at 1:24 PM

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