Small Sample of Genius

For the last couple of months I have had it in my head that 23 is my buzz number. Anytime I see it, it instantly reminds me of my true nature and I feel empowered. I have started noticing this number more and more. The number seems to constantly appear for me.

For example, I look at the clock about 25 times a day. Of those 25 times, about 10 the time will read _:23. Now it’s only possible to see _:23, 24 times a day out of the other 1416 possible times per day. Statistically, it’s impossible and yet it happens to me just about every day.

Where does this come from? Is it from the subtle abilities of my subconscious mind? Perhaps it's some type of super consciousness at work? Or maybe both. At this point, I’m not certain. What I do know is that it is a form of “Genius” that is inherent in all of us.

As cool as this is, the only problem is that I can’t control it… at least not yet. What I do know is that it can’t be forced. I have to desire it (decide 23 is my number) and yet simultaneously remain detached from it (I can't expect it). Yes this is a paradox but the universe is all about paradoxes. I think the only way to “control” it is indirectly. I think detached desire is the key, although that's easier said than done.

This also make me wonder what else is possible. Perhaps I can make all kind's of things in my life "magic numbers". The possibilities could be endless.

That’s all I currently have on this. If anything else comes to me, I’ll keep you posted.
 

Balance Between Stillness and Desire

I think the key to ultimate manifestation in life is finding a balance. It’s a balance between being still and using willful intention. I like to view them in Taoist terms of Yin and Yang. Intention is from the father (Yang), not unlike a seed. Stillness is from the mother (Yin), not unlike fertile soil. For example, when the seed (intention) is planted in fertile soil (stillness) it will grow into a beautiful tree (manifested desires). There is is no struggle in this process. It effortlessly flows. This process can be seen everywhere in nature. I can also be taken and applied to anything we want to create in life.

1. Yin: Exercise your Nurturing
Be still. Just peacefully observe everything. Realize EVERYTHING is exactly as it should be; there is nothing to struggle with. From this state you find out who you REALLY are and what you are capable of. This step is the foundation, it is vital and is very often neglected. Too often this side is ignored and/or replaced with stress, anxiety and worry.
Some common ego-driven thoughts:

• Why hasn’t my intention been manifested yet?

• This isn’t the way it’s supposed to happen.

• This will never happen. Just forget it.

All that these limiting thoughts do is hinder the creation process. It is from a state of stillness where intention is allowed to be realized into a physical reality. It is the foundation of all creation and must not be ignored if anything resembling greatness is to appear. Meditation will help to show you how to find an endless abundance of stillness.

2. Yang: Decide what you want to create
Intention is where our desires and willpower come in. From here, we decide exactly what we want in life. Consciously or unconsciously these have been and will continue to be our driving forces. These intentions have always guided our lives in everything from watching television to parting the Red Sea. Intention is the easy part. We’ve always desired, perhaps all that’s required is to be a little more conscious of our goals. Just decide what you really want. The more you want it, the more effort you will be willing to put into it… but never at the cost of stillness!!!

When you set out to achieve, always carry stillness with you! This is the key. Creation cannot happen without the patient nurturing of the mother (Yin). This is where you will find the flow and all resources you need to create your desires (Yang). Ideas will come; things will start falling into place. Everything inside and out will begin to appear to aid you in manifesting your ultimate desires. Be patient, don’t get frustrated just be still in all of your actions and world will begin to effortlessly flow.
 

2 Steps Forward, 3 Steps Back

For the last few years my life has been going quite well .. relatively speaking. I have a decent job as a programmer that pays pretty well. My family is happy and healthy. We own a home and we've even bought a rental property (just for good measure). I have also become quite physically fit. Even emotionally, I am quite happy and stable .. or so I thought.

Lately, I've been reevaluating my situation on all fronts and it occurs to me that perhaps things are not as they seem. What if everything I have and everything that I am working for is the product of my expectations? What if the job, the home, the state of mind I am currently experiencing is the direct result of what I think is possible?

Perhaps, I've been thinking too 'small'. What if instead of my goals being 'getting that promotion while working for the man', my new goal is to enjoy financial independence while living a life that flows with my true purpose .. whatever that may be.

I digress. I will slow down some of my old, perhaps limiting drives, in search of new ones more in line with my potential. The what's and how's I do not know but when I figure it out, you'll be the first to know.