Friend & Foe...

How important is winning? We play sports to win, we strive to be successful and reach our goal. Others have something to prove, be it for insecure statement or harmless fun in an event. For some Martial Artists it could mean competing at a match or a forms stand off. Beyond your opponents there will be that one being, that one person who has been with you all along. He, or she will have tormented and spurred you on...helped you cry and helped you to smile.

It is YOU! The core of the word SELFISH. It is the ISH ness of the SELF that has been with you from day one, a blessing or a burden...this is the US in the YOU, the AM in the I. At times the self is naughty, at times is good. Our friend will at times in our life have gotten us into trouble and then again... maybe they have helped us out. Never give in to the self of shadows, but look for the self of light. This is your internal YIN/YANG speaking volumes, and how many Olympic athletes have prepared the SELF through battle until now. The moment is NOW. So we all fight against our true selves, not others. If THEY are a YOU, in the meaning a human viewpoint then ultimately there is nothing to prove. Only  SELVES who have yet to awaken to the duel of their natures...just like me, and just like you reading this now had too, or still are... will be forever lost until we experience spiritual awakening. It is natures way for us to "Penny drop" to REALISE... it is inner OCCURRENCES that pivot us so that we point the way we wish to lead. That my readers is DESTINATION UNKNOWN...


Duane.

Ourselves

This world we live in and the life we ride by consumes us all with potent energy day after day.

You only have to go out your door and you will encounter negativity from all forms of people. It might not be geared towards you it may well be plain moaning about life. This we all have done. But have you ever been exposed to something that is so damaging to your entire progress and a evolving person that you just ache to transform so you can leave this poison, put planets and sea beds between you, rise above all that is petty so you can see, breath and feel your own direction yet again. You yearn so bad for that positive force to push and pull your enthusiasm like a bolt of action from within. You feel different to others, evaluating your judgement so you do not fall beside them in bitterness and a sad mindset. You find nicer entities, read great books and watch egnighting programmes that feed your hungry body mind and soul in a quest to be the best you can be. You throw away all the rotten fruit from your life while remembering we all can change and to see the best in others, and help them if possible. You put your foot down and decide to go your own way more than fleet wood mac could do. You think on certain points in your life..did i really do that, was i really like that, or...I need to become that person again.

Sadly there are bitter people in this world, but our main aim should be us...and not them.

YOU HAVE THE POWER!!

'Be careful what you wish for because you might just get it.'

Yes, that's right blogger's, you are extremely powerful. Your words hold true force to give someone strength, and to take it from them. Your thoughts can move mountains and your actions can part seas. You are in complete control of your life's even if it doesn't seem that way right now. Decisions, Direction, Intention, Ruthlessness of self.

Go get the lot!

FORGIVNESS

Being forgiving is not a weakness. That's the first rule. It is a strength. By forgiving the people in your life, you allow yourself to move on with yours. It is quite easy to bear a grudge, no matter how deserved and hurt you feel. It doesn't really take much effort does it?
'Wait till I see them!'
'I'll make him, or her pay.'
Do to others as they do to you.'
And my favourite one of all time...'I'll never forgot, I'll tell you that much. I'll have my day.'
It all comes easy to say when you feel betrayed, because we safe guard ourselves so well. But remember, the more you harbour these negative feelings, the more they will eventually rob you of your self and your happiness. You only have to turn onto the morning chat shows to see family at each others throats, each blaming the other for their mess and an innocent child stuck right in the middle. If we behave responsibly and apologise then I believe forgiveness is the Nobel thing to grant.
Forgiveness also means forgiving yourself. There are times when we as people have made mistakes and unfortunately our uncontained energy has hurt others in the circle. Now, naturally we feel guilt and beat ourselves up. We turn in ourselves and self punish. This turns to self pity and can only rob you more. You have to use that strength that I know we all have inside, and move on. Lighten your load because your journey through life needs all your resources. Negative energy equals more negative energy. Positive energy equals positive energy.
You will of course encounter people who, beyond your board of control cannot compromise with. Just tell your self that they are not ready just yet, and channel your power else where. If you feel angry or sad, deep breathing form the stomach should help. We breath this way as babies and as we get older we breath from the chest.
Forgive, forget, let go, move on and free yourself from the prison that you have built.