It had been quite an exhausting week and sadly, I have barely kept up with my RSS. In lieu of my weekly links for healthy & green living I wanted to share something I have posted on my fridge called “The Stages Of The Work.”
I found this when I did my Enneagram a while back. The Enneagram is a personality typing test that is very extensive focusing on deep aspects of the soul and personality. I took what was called the RHETI full test for $10. I enjoyed doing this particular personality typing because I found it to be the most accurate and deep test I have ever done. It gave me much to consider about myself and there is extensive material on the site for further personal and spiritual development.
Anyhow, I find the following piece beautiful and refreshing. I hope you do as well.
The Stages Of The Work
If we were really to observe ourselves,
we would become aware of our habits.
If we were to become aware of our habits,
we would let go and relax.
If we were to let go and relax,
we would be aware of sensations.
If we were to be aware of sensations,
we would receive impressions.
If we were to receive impressions,
we would awaken to the moment.
If we were to awaken to the moment,
we would experience reality.
If we were to experience reality,
we would see that we are not our personality.
If we were to see that we are not our personality,
we would remember ourselves.
If we were to remember ourselves,
we would let go of our fear and attachments.
If we were to let go of our fear and attachments,
we would be touched by God.
If we were to be touched by God,
we would seek union with God.
If we were to seek union with God,
we would will what God wills.
If we were to will what God wills,
we would be transformed.
If we were to be transformed,
all would return to God.
These are my thoughts on living a healthy and simple life. I'm a modern mom with some simple ideas, a little common sense and a natural philosophy. This is the sanest way I know how to navigate the 21 century.
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That piece really is refreshing. It all starts with looking at ourselves, which reminds me of a quote -
“An unexamined life is not worth living.” ~ Socrates
And it really make me think – where am I at in this? Something to think about today…
In fact, I think I need to print this out and hang it up also. It is something to think about for more than just today.
Hmmmm. Like I needed one more thing to think about! LOL! Thanks Monica, this is really good.
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I can’t stop smiling. I’m wondering if this is a sign that I’ve missed out on something important this evening. I chose to stay home publishing a new post, instead of attending an Enneagram class. Oh well…I’ll just go for the next one since I’ve already paid for it in advance!
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