tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.comments2014-03-15T15:46:12.451-07:00Your PlanBEShasheenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17717498784560353978noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-40926713574481607112012-11-02T09:07:34.698-07:002012-11-02T09:07:34.698-07:00Shasheen - I think we've been on the same path...Shasheen - I think we've been on the same path, minus ingesting all sorts of chemicals. ;-) We've had discussions about this and I've done all the same things and it's been this inherent misnomer in our society of "if you just had , you'd have it all"...and then you get it and you realize that's not it. It's been a constant search of trying to really find ME and be happy with ME, not what everybody else perceives as me. Once you're there, you're free and it's OK for people to interpret and perceive you however they feel meets their current mental state. It doesn't change who I am or who you are. It's about being true to yourself and being open to life and the people in it. <br /><br />I am starting meditation next week (Deepak Chopra's 21 day challenge)...just like in the Matrix, it's about "free[ing] your mind".Ryan Cookhttp://www.expectfirstclass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-83013553555104482222012-07-31T16:41:52.148-07:002012-07-31T16:41:52.148-07:00Awesome Shasheen. What an amazing realization! Tha...Awesome Shasheen. What an amazing realization! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!Allanzitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191189570725503468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-30741766989429828612012-07-31T16:07:06.548-07:002012-07-31T16:07:06.548-07:00I´m glad that the universe is a constant breath. p...I´m glad that the universe is a constant breath. periods of crush followed by periods of understanding. <br />Thanks for being in the understanding part of It!Allanzitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191189570725503468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-10409642070152597272011-10-26T21:08:52.598-07:002011-10-26T21:08:52.598-07:00I've come to realize that the majority of my c...I've come to realize that the majority of my conflicts were based on my own wants and my perception of the way things were suppose to be. I thought that it was obvious that certain things needed to be a certain way. Then I thought for a minute, "According to who?" I mean, who was I to know, I did spend the last twenty some odd years being fed these things. It's sad because a lot of these things we choose to hold on to are the things that weaken us.Giovanni Azaelhttp://www.giosdatingadvice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-38346003870315126302011-10-26T20:48:11.538-07:002011-10-26T20:48:11.538-07:00After being a victim of my own antics, I've ca...After being a victim of my own antics, I've came to realize that pain isn't a feeling I can run from, but the amount of time the pain hangs, I control. It's easier said than done, but it's easier done than we think it is.Giovanni Azaelhttp://www.giosdatingadvice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-40618715238771960542011-10-26T20:33:56.287-07:002011-10-26T20:33:56.287-07:00I think many can relate to this article. On my jou...I think many can relate to this article. On my journey of growth, I realized just how frustrating it can be when I make myself believe that "I should know better." I now learn to embrace my "mistakes," whatever that is, and enjoy the process of growth as a player rather than a spectator. The most important thing to me now is simply the awareness I have towards my actions. I may not be able to always get it right, but at least the knowing of where I am gives me a better change of getting to where I'm going.Giovanni Azaelhttp://www.giosdatingadvice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-47048872772117656852011-10-26T20:19:14.970-07:002011-10-26T20:19:14.970-07:00It's interesting because I always felt the sam...It's interesting because I always felt the same growing up. Sometimes we may go out of our way to attain something we already had all along. Maybe if they laughed, it would validate the fact that I am funny, and if they liked me, that just stamped me as the cool kid. It wasn't until I started doing things the way I wanted to despite what the world was doing, that I felt validated, not by anyone, but by me...and I was fine with that.Giovanni Azaelhttp://www.giosdatingadvice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-67110198411584755162010-11-25T05:43:50.068-08:002010-11-25T05:43:50.068-08:00Fabulous insight Shasheen! I'm in progress o...Fabulous insight Shasheen! I'm in progress on transforming my "storage bin" from dumpster to diary. Much of life is what we make up in our minds about our experience & the observer point of view has really helped me gain new perspective on this. I am thankful for your contribution!Ekhttp://www.eksells.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-61635821987629791552010-11-17T12:36:49.430-08:002010-11-17T12:36:49.430-08:00Right on Catherine! I'd love to read "Imm...Right on Catherine! I'd love to read "Immunity to Change" and no you have not sent it to me. :) I'll shoot you the address of where I'll be this winter. Who know's spring in Cambridge sounds lovely!Shasheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717498784560353978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-80057322531502788692010-11-17T12:23:45.102-08:002010-11-17T12:23:45.102-08:00shasheen, lovely post. if you haven't already...shasheen, lovely post. if you haven't already, i'd encourage you to read the book that i had sent to you last year 'The Immunity To Change'. i think my bosses, Bob Kegan and Lisa Lahey, have developed this really accessible way of bringing that level of mindfulness and non-judgement to how people make sense of their false core beliefs. we have a training coming up in april if you're in the mood to come to cambridge in the spring (www.mindsatwork.com). now i'm wondering...did i send you the book? if not, i will. peace! catherineFHOHPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578135443469361951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-53169858877667121142010-11-16T16:59:03.208-08:002010-11-16T16:59:03.208-08:00Thanks Alexa! It means a lot coming from you! You...Thanks Alexa! It means a lot coming from you! You will definitely like Oneness by Rasha! Can't wait to discuss with you!Shasheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717498784560353978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-38768173262050409612010-11-16T16:49:22.073-08:002010-11-16T16:49:22.073-08:00Shasheen,
This is my favorite post so far.
Thank...Shasheen, <br />This is my favorite post so far. <br />Thank you so much for your insight, passion and experience.<br />AlexaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-90880383524444312172010-04-22T08:35:37.283-07:002010-04-22T08:35:37.283-07:00Thank you! Good to hear that I'm not alone! ...Thank you! Good to hear that I'm not alone! ;)Shasheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717498784560353978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-61119604630181628932010-04-22T08:34:36.587-07:002010-04-22T08:34:36.587-07:00Totally agree about the suffering from not expandi...Totally agree about the suffering from not expanding!Shasheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717498784560353978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-85744836640971392842010-04-21T11:25:13.942-07:002010-04-21T11:25:13.942-07:00LOL haa haaa, "The Wizard of Oz." When...LOL haa haaa, "The Wizard of Oz." When I was a little child, I dreamt that I was Dorthy at the end of the movie, waking up and looking at all the characters who were really people in my own life. It was not until I was much older that I understood why this movie resonated with me mystically.<br />There is no "there" You are right. There is also no state of bliss to be achieved in this lifetime, in this form. This is, as you discovered, some kind of journey whose destination seems to be the journey itself. That, that is easy to say. It is much harder to truly accept it and to live it.<br />I enjoyed your simple listing of the insanity you have participated in on the quest. LOL. Mine has been just as crazy. It is actually very funny now. It was not so funny at the time but it is extremely funny to look back on it now... to look at the ridiculous places I landed and what I went through because I was in search of the Holy Grail and at times so dramatically miserable because I could not find it. Cheers and thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-66258122523314353732010-04-21T09:20:23.335-07:002010-04-21T09:20:23.335-07:00It is true. And it is worth reminding how importan...It is true. And it is worth reminding how important it is for us to filter what we are willing to take in when we have an opportunity to choose. I watched exactly the wrong movie one day at exactly the wrong time in my life and it reinforced the precise negative and false belief I was struggling with at that time and so for about 5 days I felt horrible. While I recognized what was going on, the observer, it is not easy sometimes to get back on track because this stuff is deeply rooted and at times, very painful old stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-52793020322023407862010-04-21T09:05:30.404-07:002010-04-21T09:05:30.404-07:00It is interesting to note that if one goes into a ...It is interesting to note that if one goes into a phase of life or blocks of time in life where there is little expansion happening, there is suffering because of the lack of expansion. So not only is there discomfort from the expanding, there is more discomfort if one is NOT expanding and this must be because we are designed to expand. Perhaps, the greatest suffering sometimes occurs when one is resisting expansion or growth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-21888738264504878192010-04-20T17:06:39.692-07:002010-04-20T17:06:39.692-07:00It is good to find someone on the path who is not ...It is good to find someone on the path who is not chanting the hocus pocus of how if you are not happy & in a state of bliss 24/7, it is because you choose not to be. oh, I get so mad- all my life- at that kind of nonsense. The journey is challenging enough without the false teachers throwing zingers at the truth seekers. Your blogs make sense to me & I find them very helpful. I am glad you put them out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-41180110052745744182010-04-09T06:45:57.221-07:002010-04-09T06:45:57.221-07:00So proud of you my friend. So vulnerable and power...So proud of you my friend. So vulnerable and powerful.Lauren Simonhttp://www.spiritoflivingwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-19533512103786904582010-04-01T00:15:47.572-07:002010-04-01T00:15:47.572-07:00Patrizcia,
Thanks for keeping me humble and vuln...Patrizcia, <br /><br />Thanks for keeping me humble and vulnerable. Yes these posts are not as raw as others from the www.pinkelephantproject.com. My intention with the series "Dancing with Discomfort" is to put out some concepts that I frequently talk about in separate posts so that I can refer to in future posts... You're right.. they are a bit dry on their own and the voice is different. Thanks for noticing. :)<br />Nevertheless you bring up a good point. My request is that you start here....<br /><br />http://planbeblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/dancing-with-discomfort-that-elusive.html<br /><br />Thanks for caring enough to let me know. Your feedback continues to be very valuable. <br /><br />From the heart<br /><br />ShasheenShasheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717498784560353978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-26641659562430737262010-03-31T15:26:52.519-07:002010-03-31T15:26:52.519-07:00Shahseen,
You sound like a completly different per...Shahseen,<br />You sound like a completly different person on these posts. Very different from a touchable human being. <br /><br />Facets of a human being indeed.<br />PatrizciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-3819337666224529822010-03-30T17:09:15.763-07:002010-03-30T17:09:15.763-07:00Angel beautifully said...its not that the moments ...Angel beautifully said...its not that the moments of discomfort cease in life but as you put it by surrendering the discomfort it just makes it easier to move "swiftly through the dance!"Shasheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717498784560353978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-44683924344444318592010-03-30T16:55:33.403-07:002010-03-30T16:55:33.403-07:00You got it,Shasheen...the power of being the witne...You got it,Shasheen...the power of being the witness to our thoughts, feelings and discomfort is what ultimately helps us to move through and grow with our experiences. I have personally come to a place of surrendering the discomfort and asking for help to understand what is being illuminated. This way, I am not endlessly processing, and the help I receive moves me swiftly through the dance!Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299510866530370577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-73261776782984411792010-03-25T04:36:11.242-07:002010-03-25T04:36:11.242-07:00Beautiful analogy, Shasheen! Discomfort and pain ...Beautiful analogy, Shasheen! Discomfort and pain are present in all growth and evolution...there just is no way around it. And comparing it to the 'growing pains' of the technological industry is a just perfect!<br /><br />Thank you for the reminder that we can 'talk ourselves off the ledge'...The roll of witness/observer is so very powerful :)Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299510866530370577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437608626588086901.post-10044077859536274922010-03-23T13:29:15.352-07:002010-03-23T13:29:15.352-07:00it is true. every time i sit in the venus flytrap ...it is true. every time i sit in the venus flytrap livingroom chair with my partner i realize we're ever expanding. there used to be way more room in there...Moira Nordholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584595461748100574noreply@blogger.com