a place to park thoughts and ideas....... the people and places.......encountered in the journey of life.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Warm summer evening.............
Walking down the Toronto waterfront, near Queens Quay, I heard chanting. My attention had been fixed on the reflection of lights and the ripples in lake Ontario. It took me a few seconds to locate the origin of the chants. I saw someone sitting with a harmonium, .......magnetized I sat beside him and joined his chant. It was so magical, an impromptu kirtan, no planning no organizing, just discovering and being. I walked away and by the edge of the water did my meditation and yoga..........i feel the gratitude, to be there. In that moment it reaffirmed to me that "life is and i am"........
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
each one of us is the world.....
The concept of who is a human person and how each person is tied to the well being of this world is becoming more transparent. We have become more and more aware of the destruction of the earth, the soil and the ocean. The grass root movements for the awakening of the human conciousness, the discussions around the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012, the effect of climate change, population, and the list continues.......sometime it seems that with each breath some new evidence in the health and well being of the human race is being raised and discussed........
What happens to an individual............a human is born with its blue print. From a yogic philosophy, we can explain that the first root chakra is the grounding and security of the individual. This is where the loyalties, to the family and tribe are secured. From the grounding and security we move towards the second chakra. This chakra is the source of power, sex and creativity. The third chakra, is the area around the solar plexus, where we honour ourselves and our relationships. We move up to the fourth or the heart chakra, the seat of compassion. The fifth chakra is the throat chakra, which is the source of our communication. The sixth chakra, is the area in the mid brain, also known as the third eye, the command center of the higher intelligence. This is where our intuition resides. From the sixth chakra, we open into the divine wisdom, our seventh chakra.
The chakras weave around the central nadi, or energy field, which is also known as the universal energy. The chakras signify, the area of concentration of the energy, which results from our thoughts and our actions. When the chakra energy is balanced, with no blockage, we feel centred, calm and in a state of Being. In this state the duality of doing and being unites, as the observer, observed and the object of observation becomes one.
Each chakra is signified by an element. The first chakra is the grounding, the earth and the soil, where the seed of creation is implanted. The second chakra is the water element. Third chakra is the sun, the fire. The fourth chakra element is air. The fifth chakra is the communication, the sixth is the conection to our intuition, away from the logic and knowledge of the egoic brain.
When we look at the human body system and turn our vision outward in to the world, we can begin to connect the dots and see the pattern of blockages, happening in the world. The scale is exponentially the six billion plus people in the world.
The soil has been erroded, we search for the "pesticide" free organic soil. The evidence of land slides, is an indication of this erosion and destruction, can we consider this the blockage of the first chakra field of our world.
The second chakra, destruction is happening in the oceans, with the pollution, the oil spills and the erosion of the coral reef. The gloom of lack of fresh water is being raised.
The global warming, can be associated with the third chakra destruction, as temperatures rise. Will we see more forest fires?
The air we breathe, is polluted, as the heart of this world becomes constricted. As the lack of oxygen, and the ability to breathe deepy causes toxins in the mind and body, such is the happening in the world.
The means of communication, is widespread, yet the energy is blocked. people don't talk with each other. Relationship breakdown occurs when the communication breaks down. Are we speaking the truth, or we say what is self-serving.
We have lost the trust, we don't trust ourselves and our instincts, we don't trust the other, and the universe continues to deliver the distrust we spread.
With all the chakras of this world blocked, where are we headed. The universal energy of the world is blocked. Each individual is feeling this within, and in the outer world, we live in the inner and outer world where nothing flows. Toxins accumulate in our mind, body and spirit and in the world we live in. What happens when the body is full of toxins?
Will we be able to find the divine wisdom by connecitng with the seventh chakra? We have to have the hope, to find the divine wisdom, to heal ourselves, and this world, as both are one.
What happens to an individual............a human is born with its blue print. From a yogic philosophy, we can explain that the first root chakra is the grounding and security of the individual. This is where the loyalties, to the family and tribe are secured. From the grounding and security we move towards the second chakra. This chakra is the source of power, sex and creativity. The third chakra, is the area around the solar plexus, where we honour ourselves and our relationships. We move up to the fourth or the heart chakra, the seat of compassion. The fifth chakra is the throat chakra, which is the source of our communication. The sixth chakra, is the area in the mid brain, also known as the third eye, the command center of the higher intelligence. This is where our intuition resides. From the sixth chakra, we open into the divine wisdom, our seventh chakra.
The chakras weave around the central nadi, or energy field, which is also known as the universal energy. The chakras signify, the area of concentration of the energy, which results from our thoughts and our actions. When the chakra energy is balanced, with no blockage, we feel centred, calm and in a state of Being. In this state the duality of doing and being unites, as the observer, observed and the object of observation becomes one.
Each chakra is signified by an element. The first chakra is the grounding, the earth and the soil, where the seed of creation is implanted. The second chakra is the water element. Third chakra is the sun, the fire. The fourth chakra element is air. The fifth chakra is the communication, the sixth is the conection to our intuition, away from the logic and knowledge of the egoic brain.
When we look at the human body system and turn our vision outward in to the world, we can begin to connect the dots and see the pattern of blockages, happening in the world. The scale is exponentially the six billion plus people in the world.
The soil has been erroded, we search for the "pesticide" free organic soil. The evidence of land slides, is an indication of this erosion and destruction, can we consider this the blockage of the first chakra field of our world.
The second chakra, destruction is happening in the oceans, with the pollution, the oil spills and the erosion of the coral reef. The gloom of lack of fresh water is being raised.
The global warming, can be associated with the third chakra destruction, as temperatures rise. Will we see more forest fires?
The air we breathe, is polluted, as the heart of this world becomes constricted. As the lack of oxygen, and the ability to breathe deepy causes toxins in the mind and body, such is the happening in the world.
The means of communication, is widespread, yet the energy is blocked. people don't talk with each other. Relationship breakdown occurs when the communication breaks down. Are we speaking the truth, or we say what is self-serving.
We have lost the trust, we don't trust ourselves and our instincts, we don't trust the other, and the universe continues to deliver the distrust we spread.
With all the chakras of this world blocked, where are we headed. The universal energy of the world is blocked. Each individual is feeling this within, and in the outer world, we live in the inner and outer world where nothing flows. Toxins accumulate in our mind, body and spirit and in the world we live in. What happens when the body is full of toxins?
Will we be able to find the divine wisdom by connecitng with the seventh chakra? We have to have the hope, to find the divine wisdom, to heal ourselves, and this world, as both are one.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Osho's "Ten Commandments"
Osho's "Ten Commandments"
In his early days as Acharya Rajneesh, a correspondent once asked Osho for his "Ten Commandments". In his letter of reply, Osho noted that it was a difficult matter, because he was against any kind of commandment, but "just for fun" agreed to set out the following:
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
back in toronto.......
......the flight back to toronto, was smooth........i spent the time watching two movies, and when the pilot announced the descent in to toronto, i caught myself surprised......where did the five hours go?.... which brings me to the thought "where did the last three months go?"
the saying "home is where the heart is", is very accurate, except, when the heart is in many places, and physical spaces, separated by large time dimensions, then could it be possible that one has many homes, and hence many hearts?......i am a heart, where life lives.
the summer in the city, smell of fresh cut grass, the quietness of the day, and the languid sunday........my heart is happy, and in this moment of oneness, there is only gratitude and joy........living in the past, longing for what is over, takes away the pleasure of enjoying what the present offers....i am here and now, and now is here.
the saying "home is where the heart is", is very accurate, except, when the heart is in many places, and physical spaces, separated by large time dimensions, then could it be possible that one has many homes, and hence many hearts?......i am a heart, where life lives.
the summer in the city, smell of fresh cut grass, the quietness of the day, and the languid sunday........my heart is happy, and in this moment of oneness, there is only gratitude and joy........living in the past, longing for what is over, takes away the pleasure of enjoying what the present offers....i am here and now, and now is here.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Yoga Retreat at Rancho Margot - October 8 to 15
Yoga with Jackie Chiodo and Irum Naqvi
Location: Rancho Margot - where nature and nurture are one
Costa Rica October 8th to October 15th
Yoga at Rancho Margot will leave you with the feeling that Life is a journey and not a destination. The daily life at the ranch allows one to be in the moment……every morning dawns with the sound of the howler monkeys and the singing of the birds........it is an orchestra, sometime the sound of rain adding its own tune to the morning symphony.
Move through your yoga poses with the surrounding trees, flowers, and the magnificent magical mountain. The sounds and sights of the toucans, hummingbirds and butterflies help you to deepen your practice, each breath a transformation. Being in this space, will help you to surrender all the accumulated stress, tension and let you return to your natural state of being. As we surrender, we heal and bring continuous joy in our life.
If you are interested in a week of yoga to relax and unwind, then avail this opportunity, on the shores of Lake Arenal and the valley of the Cano Negro River. Whether you have never done yoga or you are an experienced practitioner of yoga, the transformation you experience will be profound.
Practice daily yoga and meditation sessions with Jackie, Irum and Frederick. Participate in a daily yoga session, Chakra and walking meditation, yoga nidra and a healing session. Enjoy your free time relaxing on the hammocks, kayaking on lake arenal, hiking to the Mirador, horseback riding, bike riding, zip lining or just getting lost in the rainforest.
Check this link and read what all Rancho Margot has to offer
http://www.ranchomargot.org/
7 nights......October 8th to the 15th
The following accommodation options include: 3 meals per day, pickup and drop off at the airport and a 2 hour ranch tour. All other ranch activities listed on the Rancho Margot website will be available to you at their cost.
The amounts are listed in USD.
1: Bunkhouse - single occupancy $ 970
2: Bunkhouse - double occupancy $ 900
3: Bungalow - single occupancy $ 1495
4: Bungalow - double occupancy $ 1195
Email:
irum.b.naqvi@gmail.com
or
Jackiechiodo@yahoo.com
Location: Rancho Margot - where nature and nurture are one
Costa Rica October 8th to October 15th
Yoga at Rancho Margot will leave you with the feeling that Life is a journey and not a destination. The daily life at the ranch allows one to be in the moment……every morning dawns with the sound of the howler monkeys and the singing of the birds........it is an orchestra, sometime the sound of rain adding its own tune to the morning symphony.
Move through your yoga poses with the surrounding trees, flowers, and the magnificent magical mountain. The sounds and sights of the toucans, hummingbirds and butterflies help you to deepen your practice, each breath a transformation. Being in this space, will help you to surrender all the accumulated stress, tension and let you return to your natural state of being. As we surrender, we heal and bring continuous joy in our life.
If you are interested in a week of yoga to relax and unwind, then avail this opportunity, on the shores of Lake Arenal and the valley of the Cano Negro River. Whether you have never done yoga or you are an experienced practitioner of yoga, the transformation you experience will be profound.
Practice daily yoga and meditation sessions with Jackie, Irum and Frederick. Participate in a daily yoga session, Chakra and walking meditation, yoga nidra and a healing session. Enjoy your free time relaxing on the hammocks, kayaking on lake arenal, hiking to the Mirador, horseback riding, bike riding, zip lining or just getting lost in the rainforest.
Check this link and read what all Rancho Margot has to offer
http://www.ranchomargot.org/
7 nights......October 8th to the 15th
The following accommodation options include: 3 meals per day, pickup and drop off at the airport and a 2 hour ranch tour. All other ranch activities listed on the Rancho Margot website will be available to you at their cost.
The amounts are listed in USD.
1: Bunkhouse - single occupancy $ 970
2: Bunkhouse - double occupancy $ 900
3: Bungalow - single occupancy $ 1495
4: Bungalow - double occupancy $ 1195
Email:
irum.b.naqvi@gmail.com
or
Jackiechiodo@yahoo.com
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