TRASCENDING THE UNSOLVINGS TENSIONS OF THE MIND.

 

The mind is in constant anxiety

When we understand that the mind have a deep existential anxiety we can start relaxing about that fundamental tension that can not be solve. We need to know and point in our process of self-realization what to leave alone in order to alleviate those inner efforts and conversations that can make us going in endless loops.

The mind is trap in the between

The mind is a bridge between the concrete form and the infinite part of us. It is a passage between the invisible and visible, between life and death, between the body and the spirit. Therefore, have no real ground to stand on it, it is just a bridge, a between, an unstable transitorial existence. Deep down we know that, and deep down we have a primal, core anxiety that the mind offer us. The mind is tense and will remain tense, because the link is always stretch, each of the parts, the body and no-body have a gravity, a pull, and the mind is trap into, is in the middle between the material and the no-material.

The mind is a mysterious bridge that unite this contradictory and complementary realities.

The mind always is in paradox, do not matter how ignorant or in denial you are of either reality, you are always in constant negotiation througth your mind with this inner tension.

The mind does not know who she/he is

The other aspect we need to understand about the mind is that is a not a definite thing with us. Mind is a process, it is always changing, influence it by the inner and external environment. It is  a noisy process, a violent process and a tense process. The mind is a flux between the past and the future, a past that is pulling with certain wait and the future that have no arrive jet. This inner movement is what we call mind, and it produce so much tension in us that we are not able to rest quietly without doing nothing and simple observe, witness this ping pong game. We are so desperately trap in this game that we use the senses to get distracted, dull, and away from facing the  inner crowd. We fight hard not to be conscious of it, we prefer to waste our energy in mean less survivals and vane pleasures to dissipate that inner lack of identity.

You born with no mind

The mind is acquired, it is adopted, taught, conditioned by the society, by others for a certain purpose. You born with a potentiality of a mind, with a possibility, that seed had being over emphasized at the point we have being devour by the mind. Our mind become the mind of others, the past of others, that remove us from life, from the present, it put us in an orthodox frame of existence. Our mind is always old and life is new fresh,  that is another inner tension we need to look at it.

To work with the mind is pointless

The only way to jump over this inner, unresolved tensions, is to transcend the mind itself.

It is difficult and arduous work because we have to leave the mind behind completely, we need to go beyond and leave the mind as it is, without touch it.

It is as we are in a relationship that offer us abuse and unhappiness, we can try to solve the so many factor that cause that suffering, we can twist our personalities, emotions and behaviors, but if the relationship is not giving us a core change is it just better to leave behind and to move on. Same thing we need to do with the mind. There is no point in accommodating all this inner tensions, it is just fair to leave behind. To start sitting those 10 minutes in meditation and to look for that open sky that had have being awaiting for us.

Meditation to Reclaim the Fragmented Self

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How to do a meditation to solve inner conflicts

We are often confused and held in deadlock when inner conflict blocks our ability to think and act clearly. 

 In these moments, the mind’s prana, or energy, is scattered and distributed in a disturbed manner. 

This breath pattern holds the breath out three times as long as it is held in. So, the body senses a lack of prana in vital areas of functioning and asks how it can quickly and optimally reorganize itself to respond to this survival threat. 

The fibers of the Pranic Body extend and re-channel the prana to form a new pattern filled with clarity and action potential. Your built-in computer can calculate your total resources and the level of challenge, then design a strategy to prepare and use the mind and body effectively. 

This meditation resolves many conflicts and is an automatic reflex for survival. Inner conflict is the result of excess or disturbed prana. The effect is certain, gradual, and simple. Be honest with the breath timing, and the meditation will be honest with you.

Sit in an Easy Pose, with a light jalandhar bandh.

Eyes: Close the eyes 9/10ths of the way.

Mudra: Place the hands over the chest, with the palms on the torso at the level of the breasts. The fingers point toward each other across the chest.

Breath: The key to this meditation is attention to the breath. Inhale deeply and completely for 5 seconds. Exhale completely for 5 seconds. Hold the breath out for15 seconds, by suspending the chest motion as you pull in the Navel Point and abdomen.

Time: Begin with 11 minutes. Build up to 31 or 62 minutes.

To End: Inhale deeply and stretch the arms up over the head. Relax the breath and shake the arms and hands for 15-30 seconds. Relax.

 

7 guidelines for restful sleep By Satkiana Shaw

1. Body Position: 

You may be surprised at this one...sitting up to sleep is best. Kapha is heightened when we sleep, producing more mucous in the body. If we are sitting-up to sleep, less mucous forms and we remain in alignment with the Earth and Sky.


My father spent the last few years of his life sleeping in a "Lazy-Boy" chair. Little did he know he was connecting with the wise ways of the yogis.

East-West is Best: Sleeping with your head pointed towards the East produces a restful, meditative sleep, because your head is pointed in the direction of the sun.

South = Health: Boosts your health as the magnetic lines of force of the earth draws energy into the body and stabilizes it there.

West = Distress: Dreams will be of a disturbing nature as the feet are pointed in the sun's fiery direction and the feet are connected to your dreams.

North...Very Cold: This position is best for corpses. I'm not kidding. In India, corpses are laid with their heads to the North to hasten decomposition and prevent the departed soul or a wandering spirit from entering into the body. The magnetic lines of force draw the energy out of the body through the head. I have a North pointing bed and could not switch it to fit the room, so I simply sleep with my head at the foot of the bed, facing South! Moon-time: We want to enhance our lunar energy when we sleep. She will carry us into peaceful and restful sleep and dreams.

Sleeping on the left side opens the right nostril, enhancing the solar energy and arouses sensual desire. So, sleep on your right side and you will be breathing from the left nostril, enhancing that moon mama energy for a deep, restful and alert sleep. Wind at your Back; Sleeping on your back, no matter how comfy your mattress, disturbs Vata resulting in an airy mind, poor body coordination and may lead to disease in the body/mind.

2. High or Low? I used to live in a tiny one room apartment and a former boyfriend built me a very tall bed so that I could have some living space underneath it. I had to climb onto a dresser to access the bed! Not so good, says the Vedas. The height of the bed should be equal to the height of the sleeper's knee.

3. Zen room:
The room should always be clean, well-ventilated and silent and pyjamas should be clean and loose.

4. Clear Mind: Give your mind time to relax before going to sleep. No eating, reading or serious thinking 2 hours prior to bed.

5. Meditate Instead! Wash you hands, feet and face, massage your feet with a little warm oil to ground your energy into the earth and sit quietly with your spine straight, remain silent...just observe your busy mind...with kindness and acceptance for whatever is there. Some days it is busier than others. No big deal. It will become quieter with practice, patience and time.

6. No Kitchen Naps: Kitchens and food prep areas are not meant for sleeping in!

7. Beds=Sleeping: go to bed only to sleep and get up immediately upon waking.

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