Dolphins

I was surfing at Boneyard. I had paddled out and sat on my board watching. It was windy, choppy and noisy. Suddenly it went quiet. The wind had stopped, blocked by a large swell that rose up out of the water. I watched, wondering where it would break. Now I could here another sound, the sound of the wave rolling toward me. It looked like it was in slow motion. I could see every nuance of every facet of every constantly changing ripple on the face of the wave. The crest rose to a knife edge all along the peak. Spray blew off of the top and evaporated into the air. A voice said, "Oh shit". Another voice said, "Too late now. Turn around and surf."

I rode it to the beach and then paddled back out to the same spot. As I sat there composing the previous paragraph in my mind, I was startled by a snort. I turned and saw a dolphin sliding by not seven feet away from me. He was parallel to my board, his back exposed to the air. I heard him taking a breath through the blow hold on top of his head. It seemed as if I could feel his warm breath. He was bigger than I expected, longer than my board. Then there was another one flanking him. Then another and another. They cruised by at about five miles per hour in slow graceful arcs. I saw them surface again about 30 feet past me. This was my first dolphin experience and I was so excited I was almost hyperventilating. I was filled with awe. I knew I was a guest in their world.

bahgavad gita

Therefore, focus your mind on Me alone and let your intellect dwell upon Me through meditation and contemplation. Thereafter you shall certainly come to Me. (12.08)

If you are unable to meditate (or focus your mind) steadily on Me, then seek to reach Me, O Arjuna, by practice of (any other) spiritual discipline (or Sadhana of your choice). (12.09)

If you are unable even to do any Sadhana, then be intent on performing your duty for Me. You shall attain perfection just by working for Me (as an instrument, just to serve and please Me, without selfish motives). (See also 9.27, 18.46) (12.10)

If you are unable to work for Me then just surrender unto My will with subdued mind, and renounce (the attachment to, and the anxiety for) the fruits of all work (by learning to accept all results, as God-given, with equanimity). (12.11)

Knowledge is better than mere ritualistic practice, meditation is better than mere knowledge, renunciation of the fruit of work is better than meditation, peace immediately follows the renunciation of (the attachment to) the fruit of work. (See more on renunciation in Chapter 18) (12.12)

intuition vs intention

Intuition is a higher form of thinking,
a psychic power.
If prayer is you talking to god,
intuition is god talking to you.
As you begin to elevate your consciousness
as you begin to live a more god-realized life,
as you live more in alignment with source,
thinking like god thinks,
acting like god thinks,
thinking more about serving,
putting your attention on miracles,
inviting into your heart whatever it is you need, not doubting, but having absolute knowing,
elevating your consciousness,
intuition starts to click in.
You start having syncronicity.
People start showing up.
Strange things that you didn't thing were possible begin to happen.
You begin to communicate more with people who are not here anymore.

Intention is the field from which all things are intended.
(Most of us think of us as a high amount of internal motivation: "I'm going to make it happen". But no.)
Intention is a field in the universe from which all things are intended.
You align yourself with that field.
As you're aligned with that,
then your intuition,
your communication with higher things that aren't in the physical world,
begins to appear.
In the presence of the god-realized,
in the presence of those who are living from a place of intention,
the laws of the physical world do not apply.
They're simply not there any more.
You can defy all logic and things like that.

- Wayne Dyer, Hay House radio program, March 1, 2010

an infinity of lifestyle choices and opportunities

I find it inspiring to know these kind of opportunities exist:

"CARETAKER COUPLE needed to maintain a unique, large mountaintop property outside of Missoula, MT. Qualified candidates need to be highly knowledgeable in mechanical maintenance and repairs including green technologies, share a similar green philosophy to the principal, enjoy remote living and have good housekeeping and cooking skills. A spacious, newly renovated two bedroom cottage on the property is provided. This position has an excellent salary and benefits package. Please email the names of your referred couple candidates to caretakergazette@gmail.com by Monday, March 1, 2010. Thanks."

3-minute destress to stop emotional eating

Minute 1. Stay grounded
Minute 2. Reality check
Minute 3. Putting things in perspective

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?id=596

the self within the living body

... the indestructible, transcendental living entity is called Brahman, and his etrnal nature is called adhyatma, the self. Action pertaining to the development of the material bodies of the living entities is called karma, or fruitive activities.

... you should always think of me ... and at the same time carry out your prescribed duty.... With your activities dedicated to me and your mind and intelligence fixed on me, you will attain me without doubt.

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 8

weather

Professional, social, financial conditions change like the weather.
I fear not. I enjoy thunderstorms. I find them invigorating, exhilarating.
I enjoy all changes as ever renewing manifestations of the good.