Comments on: Naikan Therapy:Self Reflection for a New World

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:25:19 +0000

b.
Oh I like the idea…no goals…but an invitation to enter a union. It sounds so less harsh. When I first began the bold life I was going to make it all about goals. Didn’t last long;) Just so you know I’m printing this out. I’ve never thought about it before.

By: ~ b ~

~ b ~ — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:13:29 +0000

Intentions propel us towards our goals, but they often blind us to what is directly and collectively before us. Instead of looking to accomplish something, we can perhaps call upon something to enter into union with us. We ask, and with faith, it is given and received. No tension is required. It is a part of our infinite allowance within the currency of love and the higher dimensions.

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:33:07 +0000

Bern,
Your second comment could cause guilt for not receiving. You’re deep and I have to think about this more!

Suzie,
Nothing like changing your vibes quickly is there? Just a little shift to move forward is all we need and you did it!
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By: Suzie Cheel

Suzie Cheel — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:18:46 +0000

3 great questions Tess and thank you for introducing me to Naikan- I am drawn to things Japanese. This is also a wonderful way to express gratitude and achieve balance and more harmony.
The 3rd question – what trouble or pain have I caused today hit me right between the eyes as i an hour ago was cursing at my wordpress theme, caused Des pain and made myself mad! The I opened an email and found a wonderful gift. This took away my stress, I solved my challenge and gave Des a hug.
Thanks for the inspiration
namaste
Suzie
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By: ~ b ~

~ b ~ — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:37:36 +0000

Any delay of accepting what we receive then may cause pain in one’s self and in one’s environment. Energy is then in limbo and blocked within until fully processed and let go of. Intentions or In-tensions require satisfying so internal pressure can be released.

By: ~ Bern ~

~ Bern ~ — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:27:19 +0000

Perhaps giving and receiving are mirror images of each other.

Giving is masculine and yang energy in relationship to receiving which is feminine yin energy. Both can be said to be in us at the same time.

From this point of view, if one is receiving, something has been given. If you give something, something receives. In order to receive something, you have to ask for something. So we are giving instructions to receive new information which is lodged in all form. If we fully accept the gift, the information underlying the gift is radiated and broad-casted into the environment causing new exchange. Therefore, if we fully receive something to its essence, it is then gifted to the entire world.

As we begin to see all reflections then as our selves, we leave separation and we are always giving and receiving in all moments as One. We then feed each other information which is then the catalyst for change because everything is fully accepted beyond exception.

So if we fully accept info and energy and information as it arises, we simultaneously gift it to the world beyond the need for symbolic and physical gestures, so to speak. Since it is instantaneous, giving and receiving then collapse into each other into a state of perfect lubrication providing frictionless change within the system with no lapse in time.

This practice sounds like it invites awareness upon many levels of Being Tess.

By: Tess

Tess — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 03:13:12 +0000

Tony,
LOL you’re so funny. Yeah, don’t I get the farm for a bonus.

Preeti,
You’re such a wonderful example on walking your talk. Woot woot!

By: Preeti @ Heart and Mind

Preeti @ Heart and Mind — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:00:06 +0000

Tess,

I did not know much about Naikan Therepy, Thanks for introducing to me!
I love this 3 questions, I sort of do first 2, but 3rd question is also great one ask.

Once I took a class of breathing and meditation, they asked us to one random act of kindness per day and I am trying to do that as often as I can, some days I zoom by but other days I make time to do simple things to help someone, be it trash picking, saving insects, talking to someone who I think is lonely and so on. Thanks for the inspiring message.
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By: Tony Single

Tony Single — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:28:35 +0000

Naikan therapy sounds deceptively simple. Surely, it couldn’t be that straight forward? I don’t feel settled unless there’s a whole tonne of supplemental audio books, powders and healing creams to go with it!

I kid. I kid.

Actually, this is the first I’ve heard of Naikan. And I actually do like the simplicity of the questions one asks oneself in this form of therapy. No fuss. No nonsense. Let’s just get to the meat and potatoes of the thing. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

PS: Yes, Barbara rocks!

By: Tess

Tess — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:55:57 +0000

Sandra Lee
We’ll be soul sisters from here on out. How about that!

suZen,
Yes the beauty is in the balance. The last question forces me to look at harming people. Even negative thoughts about someone is harmful.

Lori,
OK I’m gulping trying to take in all this love. Thanks so much for your support and laughter. Just simple stuff I’m passing along to those I love and care about.

Lance,
Yes your welcome Lance I tell you I think about you all the time and that marathon training. You’re awesome;)

Joy Girl
Yes I think we harm ourselves more than anyone else. A sad thought hey?
This practice will make you and I sparkle and shine!

LL,
Thanks for checking us out over here. I’m grateful and appreciative of your interest and willingness to join us in our love fest!

Angela,
Yes I’m all about being authentic. It gives others permission to be the same. Sharing my stuff helps them tell on themselves. And we all grow further together.

Alex,
I give you permission to make it fit your needs in what ever way you wish. Not that you needed it! Thanks for sharing your insights with us today.

Hilary,
You are kind and wise and just being you…blesses the world.

Mark,
Your welcome!

Alex,
Yes isn’t that the truth. And I don’t like feeling uncomfortable. LOL

Rob,
the infinite extent of our relationships…you have such a powerful way with words. Amen!

Cathy,
That’s a great idea. It’s will offer a peaceful sleep.

Betsy,
Your so welcome!

Josh,
That’s hilarious! I’ve never heard that before. Another friend says the phone is “ringing from the inside.” LOL

Patty,
Oh I like helping you release stress and worry.

Patricia,
Bring on the pillow talk exercise. I’ll love to know what it is.

Jannie,
Hug Sweet Pea for me! xox