December 26th, 2010 
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Journey of Self Discovery
Author: Elysha
The journey of self discovery begins with the immediacy of your freedom from what you are not and with the being of who you already are.
This journey of self discovery begins with you consciously aligning your attention to that, to who you already are – essence – which is already flowing through your mindbody, flowing through your very eyes right now.
Self is not something that you can look at. You cannot perceive it like all other perceivables. You cannot look directly down its throat. This self is not something that stands apart from who you are. It is who you are.
You can only be the self that you are.
And when you do begin this journey of discovering your self, discovering just what your heart is, you begin acquiring the taste of – and for – home.
Self discovery is an “endless” journey of revelation of how rich the heart – who you are – is.
The alignment of your conscious attention to this “motion of seeing” that is flowing through your eyes right now and your coming to rest as this “aliveness” is your immediate freedom from what you are not and of your being this one that has always been true of you.
No amount of thinking, concepts, attempting to do it from the disposition of who you think you are, is going to be of any help to you. There is no getting around the fact that you have to surrender and let go of who you think you are.
The “central point” of self, as it is flowing through this mindbody that you drive around through, must be aligned to and come to rest as by you – and you can because it is who you are.
It is so damn simple that you “western male mind”ers will simply not grok this nor do it – even though it is not a “doing.” You will not let go of who you think you are to be what has always been true of you. But even you will finally come home to the heart of your self, eventually. No one can not come home to who they already are – it is the destiny of all to be who you are. How long you may take is an entirely different story though.
Through being at rest as this one that is flowing through your very eyes right here right now, where you are immediately no longer entrapped and bound by who you think you are – this mindbody that you find yourself travelling around through, you find yourself with no where to go and no thing to do. Who you are is already here and all things are arising in this one that is who you are. There is nothing that is not already who you are. Whatever you attempt to “go for” is already in who you are.
You become established as this one that is already who you are.
Through being at rest as this one – self, the heart – and “going” no where to gain what is already arising in who you are, you begin to realize the enormity of this one that is who you are, energetically, intrinsically.
Who you are already is.
You can be who you are because you already are who you are – however, it is not who you think you are and this must be surrendered for you to come to rest as the one that is already true of you.
The surrendering is in you focusing your attention to something other than your accustomed place of residence. Coming to rest as the very “thing” that is who you are.
Being at rest as this one that is who you are, not doing anything else, simply free as the heart. Through abiding here, the mindbody that you are travelling around through begins to unravel its “bondage” of you. You find more free attention and energy to simply be this one that is who you are. As this occurs – not through you trying to do anything or manipulate anything – you realize more of what it is that is who you are.
This journey of self discovery is the most wondrous of journeys. Why? Because it is one in which you are being who you already are – at home in the heart – not you being who you think you are – lost in the illusion of who you are not.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/motivational-articles/journey-of-self-discovery-80609.html
About the Author
Elysha is a profoundly clear self-realized teacher of the heart. Elysha brings understanding to who you are. Everything is clearly given at www.TrueNatureCentre.com on what you need to do to free up from the bind of the mind and to stand free as the heart, your self. www.TrueNatureCentre.com
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Does anyone know where i can find deportment, etiquette or self improvement classes?
I live in the minneapolis area and want to find etiquette or deportment classes; how to talk how to walk manners that kind of thing… I know they exist for younger children, but i’m trying to find ones for adults. I’ve checked the net and come up blank if anyone could help that would be awsome.
I’d check around with the local modeling agencies- they’d know. Good luck!
What are your views on a self help confidence building course in highschools?
What are your views on this? I have been reading and answering teenagers postings and a lot have to do with being bullied, clicks, other judging you. With all the BS they fluff you up with in high school they should teach a self improvement class. Where they takes course from people like Tony Robbins. Help them POSITIVELY shape their self image. Teach them how to value their self worth. Show them how what they think about themselves influences how others view them, andat the same time how what others think of them doesn’t make them that. I would much rather have my kid be able to feel positive about himself, than know how to bake a freakin cookie.
I am 22 by the way.
Those are both good points. But even if the problem comes from home or school the child is still an individual and these lesson need to be learn to help them face family problems school and eventually the real world issues. A person witha better awareness of themselves , as well as a person who values themselves are a much healthier rounded person. My husband for example, his father raised him and his brother to have high self worth. He has never since he was a little boy let what others think of him bother him. Hes very out going because of this. And very un judgemental because he knows what true values of a person are. I think if they have some sort of self improvement class starting in grade school up to highschool ( made age appropriate for each age) It would make a HUGE difference in todays youth.
Oh and i dont think it would be embarssing, because its not like you are standing up telling your insecurities. What i had in mind fell more towards giving kids tools to feel better about themselves. And what makes a person.So often in society we teach kids that how you look what you buy makes you who you are.
Because of the social pressures in high school – confidentiality would be an issue and feeling safe and secure enough to share would also be a problem. I have worked a lot with teens and have found many of the issues that devalue teens come from the home, so its a far more deep rooted problem than it appears. So it would probably be more beneficial to a college level person that a high schooler or teen who has everything dictated to them by adults like parents, teachers, etc.
Self Improvement?
I’m a good persn but there are things that I really to work on, are there any reccomendations (books, groups, meetings, people) as to how I can work on these traits? My ex dumped me for most of these reasons:
- Lies, lying, etc. (not chronic lying)
- Having to sound right all the time( I usually apoligize afterwards but I still do it)
- Making fun of gays
- Watching pornography
- no drivers license
- making fun of japanese language (we have a japanese language class together, i don’t like it much)
- Lies, lying, etc. (not chronic lying)
there’s not really anything i can tell you other than to stop lying. it really shouldnt be that hard
- Having to sound right all the time( I usually apoligize afterwards but I still do it)
when you’re in the heat of the moment, just try to think about the other side of the story. and just think about it…who really cares if you’re right all the time? no one is right all the time. if anything, it makes people hate you more. no one likes a know-it-all.
- Making fun of gays
stop being homophobic. i cant help you there.
- Watching pornography
its normal. but you should lessen the frequency that you watch it. expecially when youre with your gf
- no drivers license
learn how to drive?
- making fun of japanese language (we have a japanese language class together, i don’t like it much)
then maybe you shouldnt be taking the class? plus, i’m sure if you hate it that much, you already got your point across, you dont have to repeat it a million times. it gets pretty annoying when you have to listen to someone b!tch and moan about the same thing everyday
most of these i’m sure are easier said than done. i understand that its hard to change aspects of your personality. but being aware of them is the first step. now you can try to catch yourself everytime you start to do it, and eventually change your behavior.
where can I find information about health screenings, and wellness programs and health insurance companies?
I have a homework assignment that requires me to gather info about health screenings, fitness center amenities, self-improvement classes, and wellness program benefits. Any and all help is appreciated!
Either go to your public library and scan the books in the sections you have mentioned, or google them up. Either way you’ll get lots of info.
Class Project-Self Improvement?
For an English class i have to make a video on a goal i set for myself meant to improve me. it can be anything from losing weight, learning to play guitar, or bringing up my grades. But i would like a non-school related goal that isn’t about weight. Ideas?
PS I’m not much into learning an instrument.
Will you be going to college nearby or far away?
Perhaps you can do a video on how to get to college – bus, car, train, etc. The most cost effect way and the quickest way.
There’s always road construction or accidents on my way to work. It’s very helpful that I took the time to find 2-3 different ways to arrive at work.
When you’re in college, things are very expensive and you need to budget your money. In addition to tuition and books, there’s transportation, parking, student fees, activities, and unexpected happenings, like a flat tire (patch or buy new).
And food. Will you eat at home or in the cafeteria or make your lunch?
Your goal could be estimating how much expenses will be for one semester and taping the various places you can go to accomplish staying on a budget.