Feel nothing to expand

People are taught to think, strive, work, achieve, speak, move, and take other initiatives with goals in mind.  And yet, how do you respond to the idea you must feel nothing to expand?

Take it a step further. What sort of impact does this have on your senses, behaviour and life as it stands? Express nothing. Be nothing. What does this mean to you, your dreams and current path? What kinds of sensations are evoked? Describe what you are remembering and forgetting at this moment.

What is your take?

THE STUDENT Doko came to a Zen master, and said: "I am seeking the truth. In what state of mind should I train myself, so as to find it?"

Said the master, "There is no mind, so you cannot put it in any state. There is no truth, so you cannot train yourself for it."

"If there is no mind to train, and no truth to find, why do you have these monks gather before you every day to study Zen and train themselves for this study?"

"But I haven't an inch of room here," said the master, so how could the monks gather? I have no tongue, so how could I call them together or teach them?"

"Oh, how can you lie like this?" asked Doko.

"But if I have no tongue to talk, how can I lie?" asked the master.

Then Doko said sadly, "I cannot follow or understand you."

"I cannot understand myself," said the master.

What triggers a revelation?

Many people are making positive changes in their lives. More of these changes are conscious and self-initiated.  You may sometimes ask self what triggers a revelation.  People discuss what prompts inner evolution or the will to transform? Here are six explanations. Comment on these and share your own.

1) dreams

2) perceived crisis

3) subtle feelings

4) divine guidance

5) trance or spiritual experience 

6) physical accident or illness

Why go the next step?

Wherever you are geographically, emotionally, mentally, metaphysically, or however you choose to define it, you are currently on a path.  You can choose to stay where you are, do what you have been doing or, make new choices.

In some ways, you may feel as though you are shedding a skin that no longer fits who you are becoming.  In other ways, you may be viewing your thoughts and feelings in completely new ways.  Share some milestones.  What stands out right now?

Reflect a moment on the parameters you use to define a point of reference. Does this still resonate with you  or, have recent practical experiences given you reason to shift focus, vantage point and activities? Why go the next step in your expansion? How is this prompting you to review perception of completely transform how you feel and know? What feels good inside?

Share your views on Self-Disclosure

Readers are talking about the positive difference the Self-Disclosure: Changes from Within book is making in their lives.  They are sharing lessons they take away and how it affects how they view themselves and the worlds around and within them.  Take a moment to share your impressions. 

More good news is the exercises are being expanded into practical workshops and a forum where readers can continue to grow. What would you like to see included in the forthcoming workshops? How is this book empowering you right now?  Why do you sense other people would benefit from reading it?