I imagine this should be a well known element in the experience of most, if not all.. The more we try and control other people, the more likely it is that we lose them completely. I’ve experienced this first hand several times in past relationships.. and each time has been a heavy learning experience.. it is very important that we let things flow as they will… There is a certain Zen to all existence that a selfish Ego cannot manipulate.. it is like a built in programming of the universe that everything wants to wiggle free.
Perhaps now it becomes more obvious how off balance the human species has become.. we try to control EVERYTHING.. from plants and animals, to environment, weather, and EACH OTHER… human history is riddled with conquest and control… wars, famines, rape, violence. despite the inexhaustible desire for control, we will never get it.. Nothing will change this…
So with ALL of my being i urge everyone (including myself) to LET GO of attachments, manipulation, controlling, everything that the ego imposes over others. These efforts only serve to cripple our desires for love… and instead reflect our own fear.
A variety of experience has taught me this truth… Rock balance is NO EXCEPTION! the only time danger becomes a strong presence is when i try to force rocks into place… the best i can do is guide the rock toward a balance point… if i over-guide… it collapses… if I under-guide, then balance will not be found… so in essence I need to balance my efforts before I can realize a balance in something external to myself.
Choose Love.. and you will experience magic and enchantment regularly.. Choose fear and you will be victim of your own unnecessary efforts…. Love cannot exist if there is any persuasion required.. it must simply FLOW <3
Final Thought:
In Shamanic understanding, all words are spells. Everything we think or say cascades into reality. When I repeat to myself the thought that I’m not that smart, or beautiful, or deserving, I’m literally cursing myself. Those thoughts go out into the world and bring me situations and outcomes that prove the thoughts. Let’s watch our words today and become aware of how words affect our bodies and our lives..
~ShamanTube
so wonderful to find such beautiful truth expressed in such a way. my heart has skipped a beat! thank you.
Precious world !
“… everything wants to wiggle free.” Fantastic image and oh so true, for how else to truly flow. Your postings help feed my soul. Many thanks.
Yes, I too thank you for Being. I enjoy your expression of Being :) It seems that balance of the externals, in this case rock balancing, serves as a portal to the internal balance of Being – of Truth and Love; and also reflects the state of our inner balance. How we live inwardly affects how we treat others – how we live outwardly. The state of our consciousness ripples out into the world around us. It’s obvious you have discovered this for yourself! I think Rock Balancing becomes a metaphor for this – don’t you think? :) It’s not just a skill, but becomes a reflection of the inner state of Being.
BTW – Ram Dass took psychedelics too – back in the 60’s, way before your time :) and he turned out to be a very enlightened “spiritual teacher” who focuses on Love…
not only do i love seeing your work {as i am not able to experience them…in “nature” with the sound of the water and smell of the trees} your writing is also beautiful…you express what i feel in such a touching, expressive way…with your heart…when i post your creations to share with friends i am at a loss for words — astonished- amazed-touched-and grateful for your sharing with us as you do…thank-you…
Every time I see your posts and words I can not find anything more to say than “Thank you for Being” … I know you understand all that that entails.
thank you Grant!!! especially also for BEING :)
Quel équilibre!
I can’t say I enjoyed the work much either. I did however, make a few great friends and acquaintances. Some jobs just have a way of sucking the life out of you.
just grateful to be able to dedicate ALL my energy these days to what i love!!… having that warehouse job was a like hiking though a giant mud pit.. and a source of frustration.. taking the leap of faith was the best decision of my life so far.. :)
Your website makes me want to rework my own. Time and patience, something us balance artist may seem to have a lot of. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.