Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Creative thought.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Dear Readers,

Down through the ages, Masters, philosophers, and teachers have told us that we live in the world of our minds, and that thought is a creative process.  The Buddha said: "With our thoughts, we make the world."

Science tells us the same thing.  I would like to share something from the writings of Thomas Hanna, who established the Institute for Somatic Research and Training, in Novato, California.

"What the neurophysiological research of the past several decades tells us is that the kind of thoughts we think determines the quality and effectiveness of our lives.  Because thinking is an action of the entire body that mobilizes the entire sensorimotor system, the nature of our thinking activity automatically determines the nature of our bodily activity.  If we turn the same anxious thoughts over in our minds day after day, then it is certain that we are tensing and activating certain contractions in our bodies day after day.  And it is just as certain that these afflicted parts of our bodies will, through this daily abuse, become fatigued and damaged.

When we think the same thoughts of revenge over and over again, we are activating the muscles and glands of our bodies over and over again.  When we repeat the same thought of disappointment over and over again, we are repeatedly stamping its motor power into the tissues of our body until they sag in forlornness.  When we repeatedly think thoughts or memories of hurt, despair, anger, or fear, we are physically injuring ourselves; we are engaging in self-destruction."

Dear readers, individually and collectively, with our free will and choices, we make the world we live in.  So much easier to blame what we don't like on someone or something 'out there.'  But, for each of us, it all starts within and radiates outward.  To live your best possible life, think your best possible thoughts, act on those thoughts, and the world will be a better place because of them...and you.

Remember to always take care of yourselves.  Treat yourselves gently and with respect.  Walk in dignity and grace.  Remember you are important to God, the Universe, and all those who love you, including me.

                                                                                        Love,

                                                                                        Zizi

P.S. For those who may be interested, there is a wealth of information online on Thomas Hanna, the
       Institute he founded, and his books.

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