The Rhythm of our intelligent body

Have you ever had that experience that your energy suddenly slumps and you don’t have any motivation to do anything?  If this is happening to you right now please know that this too is a perfect reaction to the situation you are in. Everything happens for a reason! Find out what exactly is going on. Have you been working too hard too long? Have you run into walls only to find that they are a little sturdier than you are? This energy slump may be telling you that you need a rest, mentally and physically.

Too often we are not in tune with the rhythm of our intelligent body. Our body sends us signals to take a rest and we mentally override it, exhausting our energy supply in the process. Or our body signals a few symptoms of "dis-ease" just to encourage us to make a change, and we immediately panic and assume the worst. Tune into your body, de-emphasize your mind for a moment, and you have all the answers you need.

We need to respect both our physical body, our emotions and our spirit. Will-power and the mind have to respect and to honor all these dimensions. There is a harmony and a strength of our system when all forces interact and respect each other's boundaries. Don't push yourself to the limit - find your balance and harmony instead.

If you really follow the rhythm of your intelligent body, after she is fully charged, you will suddenly find the dynamics to move and take action.  It is effortless action.  It is like you join the flow of a big river - joy and energy flow right through you.

So have fun and don't worry about energy loss. You are now experiencing the rhythm of life. Why to worry about falling leaves in the autumn? You don't worry about bare trees in the winter either, because you know they are resting and recharging themselves.  When the spring comes, they are ready to bloom and share their beauty with us, same with our dis-eases and energy slumps. Listen to body’s whispers and rest patiently. Soon, you are ready to move and act again like a tiger!

By Christian and Su Zhen

The Symbol of Sickness

My father in law wanted us to get children, so at a time when my wife was quite sick he prayed that he would gladly shoulder her illness if only she could become better again. Well, in due course my wife got better and we were also blessed with two beautiful boys, but unfortunately he developed asthma. You may say that he had cursed himself while he had helped curing her, but I think that he probably would have developed asthma anyhow. As it turned out, his medical conditions have vastly improved in the meantime and fortunately most of the time his sickness is in remission.

When Sai Baba of Shirdi wanted to propel the spiritual journey of a disciple he took on his karma and fell violently sick. A group of medical examiner were called and they all collectedly decided that he was dying. Five minutes before Sai Baba was scheduled to give a sermon, he asked for some water, sprinkled it over his head and body and got up to give his speech. The sprinkling of water was a symbolic act of cleaning and his mind had decided that he was now cured again, and he was.

Don't get me wrong, medical conditions are real on one plane of consciousness, but they are also a symbol for something being out of line spiritually. When you get sick, always ask for the symbolic meaning of why as well as the how. I developed an ear infection last summer. While it is mostly in remission, I sometimes feel a little pressure and I am mostly able to link this condition to my spiritual path. An illness is a symbol that something is not right, so please look for the adjustment and the healing will come in due course.

Whether you are spiritual advanced enough to heal your illnesses mentally I can't tell. I never bother trying to heal myself, I just enjoy my uncanny ability to spot the symbolic meaning of every sniffle in my system. What I know I can do is to cut all spiritual impurities out of my life. A medical condition is just a reminder to try again. Trust that you are whole and trust that you are healthy. You can leave the treatment up to our excellent doctors, but you can greatly aid them in the healing process by your whole Self to shine. May peace be with you!

Don't Mess With Your Boss

Perhaps you will not be surprised about this headline, many of us have experienced that it is not wise to mess with your boss. If you don't like his or her vision, quit and find another job. You certainly can and should express your views, but if they fall on deaf ears, your boss will have the upper hand. After all, your boss was hired to implement his/her vision.
I was reminded of this when I contemplated my True Self. I remember many occasions when I knowingly went against my True Self. Not for long of course; one gets subtle reminders that perhaps this action is not particularly useful for one's spiritual development. The messages get louder until in the end you face a sledge-hammer. Sooner or later the insight hits home. This sensitivity to the signs from beyond is a function of your spiritual development. In my case, it has just been a year since I perceive the messages and enjoy this communication with my True Self.
Another good indicator whether you are in accord with your True Self is your health. Just study your face and your body. If your face is old and haggard, chances are you are facing resistances in your life; if it is young and innocent, chances are that you are in accord with your higher Self. Dis-ease is a clear sign that something is off. The ultimate sickness is cancer were your system shuts down on you. To prevent disease is simple, just look out for these little signs; stop doing whatever you are doing when you are not at peace with yourself. In my case, when my sinus is stuffed up, I know that something is off. Breathing is what connects me to my higher Self, once this is out of balance, I know we have a problem somewhere. Don't fight the boss: True Self, Thy Will be Done.