Not Knowing

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.
It is the source of all true art and all science.
He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed."

Albert Einstein


There is so much we can never know.
Breathe deeply and relax into the not-knowing.
There is much that we do not have to know in order to live joyfully.

Self Meditation 96

If you catch yourself being paranoid or taking things personally,
question the logic of this?
Is somebody really trying to annoy or hurt you?
Are they simply going about their business or being oblivious or ignorant toward you?
Irritations and annoyances can be unpleasant, but you do not need to take them personally or react to them.


Koan:
Do not search for Truth, simply-stop having opinions.

Every Day

"I shall tell you a secret, my friend.
Do not wait for the last judgment,
it takes place every day."

Albert Camus

Projection

Those who do not trust enough
should not be trusted.

Lao Tzu

Gandhi Knew NLP!

Men often become what they believe themselves to be.
If I believe I cannot do something,
it makes me incapable of doing it.
But when I believe I can,
then I acquire the ability to do it
even if I didn't have it in the beginning.


Gandhi

Tao Translation In Modern Words--#54

The truth isn't flashy.
Flashy words aren't true.

Educated people aren't always smart.
Smart people don't always have an education.

Good people don't argue.
People who argue aren't good.

The Masters don't hang on to things.
They're always doing something for other people,
so they always have more to give.
They give away whatever they have,
so what they have is worth more.

If you want to get right with Tao,
help other people,
don't hurt them.

The Masters always work with people,
never against them.

Post Workout Routines For Relaxation

Post Workout Routines for Relaxation

You've just finished a vigorous workout--whether it was a 5-mile jog around the lake or an afternoon at the gym. Now, it's time to refuel, relax, and rejuvenate. Need some ideas for a pleasurable post-workout recovery session that doesn't involve flopping down on the couch?

Well, if you're already at the gym, take advantage of the sauna and steam room, or even massage services, if they're offered. If you're at home, draw yourself a warm bath with aromatherapy oils (lavender for relaxation and peppermint for muscle fatigue) to help relieve any soreness.

You could even light a candle and play some soft music for the ultimate calming experience. Make yourself a refreshing fruit smoothie to put some calories back into your body and help your muscles recover after a workout.

If you're really sore, put some ice cubes into a freezer bag, wrap that in a dry towel, and apply to sore areas for a few minutes at a time.

Another way to prevent soreness the next day is to grab a yoga mat and do a nice slow stretch before going to bed. This will help you have a more restful sleep, in addition to reducing soreness.

You may also want to try some deep breathing or meditation exercises to help you settle into a state of complete mental relaxation, which will in turn help your body to relax.