by wadeimre on July 26, 2012 in Love, personal transformation, Yoga
For many of us on the spiritual path the story of our family define’s a large part of our own selves. Despite all the differences and pains that goes along with growing up with these people regardless of whether they pained or loved you the truth remains that your “family” is in your life forever. This could range in the spectrum of complete abandonment to being completely present in your life.
The bringing into awareness that there is a very sophisticated divine order in who your family is and the opportunity given to you by each member in your family. This opportunity is of course the choice between being unconscious or being awake, between holding on or forgiveness, between fear or embracing all imperfections as divinity herself.
As we age and grow wiser we can begin to see that everyone is doing their very best to get through their own karma that was chosen for this lifetime. With that in mind, why not make it easier for everyone including yourself to move towards a place of compassion and kindness. Every relationship within your family has to heal in its own time with hopefully the goal of extending love to each other as the end result. The extension of this love to your family can have many expressions, but all expressions lean towards support, love and community.
I invoke consciousness to support family structure and to place it as one of the highest priorities in society’s fabric.
by wadeimre on May 19, 2012 in Events, Love, Music
Think about it: the first person that ever created something on YouTube that went viral: do you think that before they created their video or message that they pre-meditated that they wished it went viral? Probably not. The impetus was most likely the wanting to share. Originality is few and far between. From Hollywood to spirituality there are many who are simply trying the reinvent the same wheel. This is not to say that every brilliant piece of art does not come from a myriad of prior influences, but what it does say is that lets not forego “originality” just for the sake of being famous or rich or popular.
I am going to assume that the “herd” or “the masses” are much more intelligent, creative and powerful than they think. …and if whether this blog goes viral or not the most important part is that I am communicating something because I must. That I know in my heart of hearts that it’s simply in this communication that I am able to match my life mission and dharma that was set out for me before I was born into this world.
So please think creativity first and foremost as most essential. And if you become rich and famous or not, that almost becomes irrelevant.
by wadeimre on April 1, 2012 in Music, personal transformation, Yoga
Beware of your thoughts and emotions. In Sanskrit the veil of how you feel and what you are thinking falls into the layer of the “manas.” Manas means thought/emotion. As yogis and yoginis we must be equipped to handle what comes up when we begin to be a more sensitive being.
The only problem with negative emotion is that so often in our lives we try to avoid them at all costs. The only problem about a negative thought (whether it’s against our own selves or others) is when it goes unnoticed (unconscious.)
Remedy: When emotion comes LET it take it’s full course. Crying and laughing are all part of the same spectrum. When thought arises (outside of your truth) then notice them. From that point onwards you are empowered to ACT from a more deeper and a more neutral place within yourself. (In this case the neutrality comes when one is more fully present in the eternal now.)
Wade
April 1, 2012
Whistler, BC
by wadeimre on March 22, 2012 in Music, personal transformation, Yoga
When you think about all your relationships in your life from your most intimate to your working relationships and everything in between there is always a negotiation in effect. Even the simple act of meeting up requires a variety of information from each party.
Win/win scenarios are the most desirable. There is nothing easier than being in a place with someone where the simple act of being yourself is a win for the other party or parties involved. And vice versa.
Ideally a healthy negotiation requires belief in the principle that all have equal value and contribution to the negotiation. Of course it’s entirely possible that win/wins can turn into a win/lose as circumstances change. At this point it’s simply an empowered decision to part ways if the compromise becomes at too great a cost to ones own well being and benefit.
The art of not taking things personally and to understand that with true compassion all must be free to follow each persons instinct and path towards fulfillment.
I wish for fluid win/wins and for the grace to know when to let go if win/wins no longer work. Be open in all your negotiations and know your own breaking points.
Good luck
Wade
March 22, 2012
Bowen Island, BC
by wadeimre on March 16, 2012 in personal transformation, Yoga
When I am conscious I notice that past impressions come in waves. At the peak of the wave is when the universe gives us yet another opportunity to choose something different than our old belief system.
Choosing to believe and act on old belief systems keeps us stuck in the past. The transformation comes when at the moment of awareness in the next wave or “test” we choose something outside the pattern.
Grounding in the present moment reminds us that our underlying belief systems don’t have to govern our life anymore. We are free in the moment to create any new paradigm as long as there is consciousness.
Today: let us be conscious that in the next wave we will be ready to act on only that in which serves ourselves and humanity.
Wade
March 16, 2012
Bowen Island, BC
by wadeimre on March 7, 2012 in Music, personal transformation, Yoga
We are the keepers of the faith…within. The dalai lama says: never give up. Give up what you might ask?
Never give up strengthening…
The faith that you are being supported.
The faith to soften when every part of you wants to control.
The faith to withstand any kind of loss
The faith to recognize beauty
by wadeimre on March 6, 2012 in Music, personal transformation, Yoga
I look forward to mornings where I can set the tone for the day before the ball gets rolling.
This morning post 90 minute yoga practice and a little tai chi I am taking this moment to be soft, alert and playful.
Thank you sun for beating down on me! I accept
Wade
Ferry to Horseshoe Bay
March 6, 2012
by wadeimre on March 3, 2012 in Love, Music, Yoga
This photo is a reminder to me to keep things simple: life is fragile enough without the added burden of wrestling with half truths in your mind outside of the present moment.
The “stupid” in the subject is simply to remind us not to take too much seriously: with simplicity we can take care of what matters most in our lives.
by wadeimre on March 2, 2012 in Love, personal transformation, Yoga
The greatest gift you can give to your spouse, lover, children, extended family or friends is time. Spending quality time is free and has the most impact in deepening any relationship.
For those who want to spend more time with loved ones but live apart or away from each other it is quite possible through technology to stay in touch even if it is a long distance relationship.
Our lives change so quickly from day to day, year to year so the idea of being in touch with your loved one is most critical. You hear so often about relationships drifting apart or misunderstandings between people because of the simple fact that there is not enough time spent together.
Start today. Make it a priority to spend more time with those you love. You will be better for it and don’t forget: you are good company-take the time to immerse yourself with others-before you run out of time.
Wade
Bowen Island
March 2, 2012
by wadeimre on February 28, 2012 in Love, Music, personal transformation, Uncategorized, Yoga
In any given day we make a myriad of transitions from one place/environment to the next. Like in yoga and postures transitioning from one segment of your day to the next requires a certain amount of practice. The practice is that your transitions can flow smoothly.
We wear many different hats-going to work, our home life, socializing with friends and family, creative time and so on. The movement between each event or segment requires a letting go of the old hat and efficiently putting on the next one. Eventually the transition becomes fluid and effortless because each hat and transition you take daily is all part of the SAME continuum. Ie: your core remains the same and consistent.
If we can establish a grounding base in our breath or core then transitions become like a dance rather than fighting obstacles. May we all dance today in our transitions.
Wade
Bowen Island
February 24/2012
by wadeimre on February 27, 2012 in Yoga
There are certain special places in the world for me when I think back to my past travels. There are many places I don’t mention but Ann Arbor Michigan is one place I would like to add to my favorite list.
I had so much fun this weekend with friends in Michigan. As I soften I can see the profound positive effects of being open in front of your community. It seems anything we really desire comes easiest when we allow this opening.
Sat Nam
Wade
February 27, 2012
by wadeimre on February 23, 2012 in Music, personal transformation, Yoga
Hare Krishna hare krishna
Krishna Krishna hare hare
Hate ram hare ram
Ram ram hare hare
My auto correct kept changing the mantra “hare” to the word “hate.” Then I had a random thought as the theme for my travel day to Ann arbor today:
Turn any hate towards yourself or others into “hare” or in other words: turn hate into compassion by chanting the above mantra.
Hare Krishna hare Krishna…
Om
February 23/12
Wade
(on ferry from bowen island to Vancouver airport)
by wadeimre on February 21, 2012 in Music, personal transformation, Yoga
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
by wadeimre on February 16, 2012 in Music, personal transformation, Yoga
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! 
by wadeimre on February 14, 2012 in Love, Music, personal transformation
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.
by wadeimre on February 11, 2012 in Events, personal transformation, Yoga
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
by wadeimre on January 31, 2012 in Love, Music, personal transformation
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
by wadeimre on January 29, 2012 in Love, Music, Yoga
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.
by wadeimre on January 12, 2012 in Music, personal transformation, Yoga
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
