It’s official. We are in a revolution …of the heart that is. The old pattern is to continue with “output” while failing to take the time to re-charge.
Today I will savor all nature that surrounds me and will remember that at the end of the day we are the only ones responsible for making a change if necessary. This equation would look like: consciousness into awareness breeds rightful action.
This rightful action has a natural balance between giving energy and receiving energy always.
Om
Off to Wisconsin. I always say that when I am talking to someone in the Midwest I feel like I am in their living room. This means Midwesterners are unusually friendly which makes it always enjoyable for me to visit. Another airplane…maybe I should hire a private jet….wait…that might not fit into this years budget. YOGA ASYLUM here I come, looking forward! 
What would the world be like if everyone had to learn to “listen” while speaking?
For example as you are speaking to your intimate relationship, friend or a colleague at work you are also aware of the words you are speaking and equally aware of how the person to which whom you are speaking to is doing.
This kind of awareness requires a connection to your internal process so that you may witness yourself and the other person at the same time. The ultimate goal would be that you are less invested in being heard and more invested in to the quality of interaction for all involved.
Seeking humour and laughing has been my scapegoat for most of my life. There are times in our awareness that we are tired, depleted and unconscious. It’s a natural part of the evolution in all of us that we will have our “off” days.
During this time I have made it a habit to watch comedy and to remember that there is humor everywhere if we look closely. Humour takes us out of ourselves and reminds us that life really is funny…even in the most serious of situations. I am not going to end this by saying “lighten up.” I will simply conclude by saying that having a sense of humour can be an amazing way to release tension. Good luck
People need to be heard. It’s not necessary for agreement, reconciliation or any expected desired outcome to come from this act of listening to each other.
It’s also important that the person who is communicating be clear and concise as listening requires a great deal of energy to do it effectively.
I commit to “listening” with even great efficacy in 2012 at the same time have the courage to honor my own needs and boundaries.
Want to heal your world and the world around you? Listen
If there is something you really want in your life then do less about it. “When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.” Lao Tzu. This does not mean that you rest on your laurels and become a couch potato. What it does mean is that when you effort something with force and a quality of pushing none of the desired results are achieved.
Try something: think of something that you really want and then relax your body and breath as if to become completely ok with it not manifesting ever.
Part of taking responsibility without being too rigid is creating a life and lifestyle where there is more than enough space in your life to rest. Personally I try to stay away from people when I am tired.(unless they are a trained masseuse!)
You can’t “over” rest or over “ground” in your life but it’s very easy to spread yourself too thin and be constantly in a place of simply coping and dealing versus living fully and thriving.
Truth is: we have all the time in the world-it’s what you do with it that directly impacts your energy levels on a day to day basis. I wish rest for all those who are exhausted and I wish for continued balance for those who have come to realize that “restoration” is of utmost importance and crucial for well being.
January 12, 2012
Bowen Island, BC
Wade
Starhawk says: the only real security for humans is community.
Being within a community gives one a sense of home. A community also supports one another in whatever the needs are of each individual within that tribe. A community also realizes that the “weakest link” in the chain is interconnected with the “strongest link” so therefore takes personal responsibility for the “elders” and those in need.
This is humanity. Community breeds personal responsibility…and makes us feel and act more humane.
May we all foster community.
Wade
January 10, 2012
Bowen Island
Someone very close to me once said: “forget hope, make it faith instead…the unwavering kind.”
Without getting too deep-having faith is completely not related to a desired outcome. Faith comes only after death is accepted, because then there is nothing left to fear. I wish the world strength and FAITH in themselves today.
When someone tells me to let go I automatically feel the resistance stir up in my body, breath and being. The reason is that letting go in its essence is not a verb nor an action. The notion of surrender is best facilitated with space and free time to enquire and go within. When this space is created in your life on a continuous basis then perhaps one day through the cultivation of consciousness there will be no more “room” for holding on or unconscious attachment.
What a world we live in where alot of our culture feeds us the koolaid that we should cling to things to be “secure”. The only real security is our space within and how often we communicate with it. Good luck everyone
Wade
January 5,2012
The mind is our greatest enemy and our greatest friend. I wish for “clear” thinking for all in 2012-all while being guided by heart and compassion
AUM
Wade
December 31,2011
Wishing everyone the remembering of the fullness that lies within. Many are surrounded by loved ones, many are not. I send love to all those in need tonight. May all beings be happy and healthy.
Merry Christmas!
December 24/2011
Sometimes you hear someone saying: “I just want to be alone with my thoughts.” On a good day spending some quality time with yourself allows for some space to process, assimilate and figure out where all these thoughts fit into your life in a way that can further inspire you.
In other occasions our thoughts can be our greatest enemy if not shared with your friends, family and community. In communicating your thoughts to others it provides often an opportunity to bring more awareness about what’s on your mind as well as it allows for an even deeper clarification on where these thoughts are coming from and why?
Is your time with your thoughts balanced with internal introspection as well as sharing with others? Thoughts are energy. Move your thoughts with your internal compass on your own AND then share with others. You are much more interesting then you may think.
Thoughts anyone?
December 23/11
The first thing I think of when I wake up are 2 things in this order: my children and my sadhana (spiritual practice) both go hand in hand as when my practice is strong I am a better dad. I extend gratitude this morning in the nature that surrounds me, a warm room, and a new sweater that i received in l.a that makes me feel like I never get out of bed.:) …and my yoga mat all ready for some deep breathing.
I wish deep breathing for all over the holidays.
Wade December 21, 2011
As I finish watching a documentary on Noam Chomsky I can’t help to reflect on how in my personal life I am able to live my life from a compass within versus the myriad of messages I receive in the (asmitamayakosha) ie:material world.
Thinking for yourself requires an internal guidance system. Ie: your body, a practice of stilling or quieting your mind allows for the power of “listening.” The greatest gift we can give ourselves is space and quiet equal to that of productivity and effort.
I pray for the revolution within us to grow stronger. I invoke a way to be and act that aligns accordingly with our empowered and independent thoughts outside the propaganda of what current culture dictates.
Wade
Dec 13/2011
I get “hits” all the time in my yoga practice- a recent download from the cosmos:
“What is the cultivation of individualism but the final realization that we cannot do it alone and that everyone matters”
Love wade
Whew-you know the feeling after you have given so much energy in the right place that is aligned with who you are? A great event in Toronto-4 days of recording in Cleveland for upcoming film followed by finale mantra concert at Yyoga in Vancouver. On the ferry back to bowen island to rest and be with my 2 beautiful boys.
In gratitude!
I am rooting deep to grow, in Cleveland. As an amazing year of yoga and music winds down, I stopped in to Cleveland to spend a few days getting ready for 2012. At a time when the world appears to be in financial and political chaos, I dug in with my creative team to create some music and videos. The clarity and energy that comes from sharing what I love with friends is powerful. What’s next? Sharing this with you!!!
