It’s been said that what we see is the world of illusion. Great spiritual teachers have said that the Real Truth lies behind a veil of illusion.
The sages have said that everything is perfect the way it is. That’s the Real Truth. All is immensely beautiful. All radiates its’ inner splendor.
You might say “Yeah, but I just spent an hour on the freeway. What can I do about it?”
You can use your imagination. Relax, soften your focus and put your attention on the entire space as best you can. Imagine that everything is perfect the way it is.
You can do this for a minute. Or you can do it every waking moment.
When you’re just starting this exercise, please don’t do it while you’re driving. After some practice, you can also do it while you drive.
This practice produces an instant change in the way you see Life. It feels amazingly good. You can do this exercise frequently throughout the day.
Try it. You’ll love it! It can bring you to bliss, peace, and possibly beyond.
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I like the idea, Jim. Thanks.
I have been attempting to “stay in the moment” with this incessant meditation (that everything is perfect..although all of life is illusory due to Maya) and if I can do this more and more often, then indeed, life changes dramatically.
Om Shanti
Thank you, Tom
Drifting out of the moment could be viewed as part of the perfection that is unfolding. When we view it that way, we’re letting go of the resistance that makes it persist.
Please stay in touch, my good friend.
Jim
Jim, this is a most beautiful post ~ so full of deep truth, yet so simply written. i love the response above ~
Thank you for sharing yourself!!
Sarah.
Thank you so much Sarah
You have wonderful quotes and pictures on your blog — for example the picture with the Star of David and the Om symbol.
I might be visiting Sedona next week to see David Hawkins. You certainly live in a beautiful location.
Namaste,
Jim
Shambhala Meditation Center
671 HWY 179,
Hillside Suite E-ST-4,
Sedona
Jim,
Please do drop in if you have the extra hour ~ for a free transcendental meditation experience like no other ~ using sacred geometry. You could learn more about the meditation tools that you can try out at the center, here: http://www.shambhalahealingtools.com/
Let me know if you have any questions, or how you liked it when you get back
In Joy,
Sarah.
Hi Sarah
I sent you an email.
Thank you,
Jim
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Hi Jim!
Do you remember me? We were room-mates in approx. 1969 at the South Bay Club in Phoenix. I have good memories of the times we shared together.
I’ve been married to my wife, Sheila, since 1971 and have a 24 yr. old daughter, Laura, who is graduating from the U. of A. School of Nursing. I have my own accounting practice that Sheila has joined me in.
I came across your material on the internet and recognized you from your picture. Sounds like you’re doing well and are involved in very interesting work. I’m impressed.
Could you email me an update and brief recap of the last 40 years? Thanks and I’ll look forward to hearing from you.
A voice from the past,
Terry Schenk snschenk@yahoo.com
Hi Terry
It’s wonderful to see your message. I’ve sent you an email.
Jim
I don’t blog a lot, so my site is lame. Just want to thank you for these wise words. I’m a bit of a political junkie, but I do try to be a positive person, and see everything in a positive light. I believe there are no mistakes. Anything viewed as negative is something coming up for healing. I’ve done a lot of emotional/spiritual “work” for wont of a better word, but I really believe a lot of my optimism is because I’m a Sag. Peace & Blessings & One Love! Julie
Flow Flow Flow….softening into inevitability. Without fear? Tough work to lift the veil but letting my drama drop is also very difficult… Thanks Jim. Always reminders for us to simply remember. Namaste. TK
Would you say that even while I’m smoking a cigarette, for instance, that I COULD even imagine that as perfect the way it is? I’m not arguing Jim. I’m just asking for your view on that.
Good question, Raymond. It’s quite perfect that you’re observing what you’re doing and deliberately imagining.
Who is to say about the karmic perfection of the consequences of the smoking?