Relaxation Therapy.

Self-remembering does wonders for relaxation. Self-remembering is also described by the term
“divided attention”. It is easy to concentrate our attention on one thing exclusive of all else. We all do it,
hardily anyone can do anything else but “identification” as this is called. But can you concentrate on two things at the same
time, one of them being yourself. This is “divided attention” or self-remembering. Try it, then try it again. It is quite
relaxing and there is much benefit beyond that of relaxation. As a matter of fact, I highly recommend study and practice as a priority for a fuller life.

Self-remembering- Easy but Not Easy.

Why do I keep writing this so called blog when I have no idea if anyone is reading it? And why don’t I care? Because, it is worthwhile for me alone, even if there are no readers but one. The preparation and the writing; the post thoughts about what was written, all serve as reminders to practice self-remembering and about capturing the present.

Early this morning, I started my day self-remembering with a determination to hold on to it. Hours later, this blog, helped ne realize that it had disappeared; self-remembering and my goal . I think that it was during a phone call.

The process is easy but takes more than determination to make it work. Anyone that masters being present to the present and takes advantage of self-remembering will live a longer, fuller life. This blog works as a shock to my system, reminding me to grasp on to things eternal.

Practice Presence.

For most of the people that I know, the bulk of their thinking is either episodes of the past, plans for the future or something in fantasy land. The healthier way is to be in the present, moment by moment. To “make the most of the day”, is to recognize each moment as important and be fully alive to that moment, not in concern over the past or the unknown future. “Practicing the presence of God” is a book title as well as a teaching, that God is in the present moment and that we should be there too in order to experience oneness with Him.

“Self-remembering” is most helpful in finding the present moment and staying in it. We need to see ourselves fully in what we are doing or thinking about, what ever that is. See ourselves when reacting to anything, see ourselves in what we are concentrating on. Usually we are so absorbed that we lose ourselves in the object of our thoughts. But if we can see ourselves as we are thinking, reacting, loving, hating, planning…, then we can see the greater problem, the need for self transformation. Furthermore, how can we expect help from our higher power, if we are blind to our own need? Self-remembering helps us to see clearer; how important we are and how life changing it can be to be living in the present. I am sagewitageatyahoodotcom.

Best Friends.

A big difference between ‘best friend’ and true friend. A true friend passes every trial that could possibly test a friendship. Disagreements and disappointments of every description cannot cause a wedge between them. Maybe it is impossible to find a true friend, maybe, just maybe there is no such thing as a true friend. Yet everyone wants one.

OK, so the next best bet is ‘best friend’. One earns this title by being, more consistent than the others in the ‘best friends’ category. We usually exercise caution with a best friend so that a trial does not appear that will test this less than perfect relationship. More often than not an outsider comes along and offers more, and we know the rest of the story. For now, my best friend is me and at times I feel like dumping him.

In My Humble Opinion....

Subject to the harshest criticism are those most right and those most wrong. Those most right are the ones we agree with (based on our opinions) and those most wrong are those that are just plain wrong. “Please don’t confuse me with your so-called insight; my mind is comfortably made up. And for goodness sake, don’t call a conference, how can we dialogue if you can’t speak my language? No… no… just shut up and listen to me,….”

There is an outward and an inward, an external and an internal. The eternal is more internal than external. The deepest part of my internal is reserved for the eternal. OK, so I can't change the world but, I will to be a factor for change because I am listening deep within. There is no question in my mind and heart that this state is not reserved just for those that lean toward my views.

Garbage In, Garbage Out.

We are always in a position of giving and receiving. Human machines can’t control what's received or given out, unless they are working machines, working to be present, working to give of themselves. To start the day out with God is to begin with presence. I can self-remember when I am present; a good place for decision making, especially decisions that make for a positive expression, like kindness or compassion or..... The list goes on. I am sagewitageatyahoodotcom.

Its Spelled Self-remembering.

To the man in Flordia that paid his court ordered debt in $1 bills. "You are inwardly an angry man and need help. I have compassion for you because I was like you and didn't recognize my own anger. You need to learn about the priciple of 'self-remembering' and hope that there is time for you to awaken before you have a stroke. Self-remembering; its spelled,
S-E-L-F R-E-M-E-M-B-E-R-I-N-G. You can purchase books on the subject and find good web sites. Know, that learning about it is not doing it, and doing it is hard because it is so easy. But, you will find it eternally rewarding. I prayed for you; hope others will too."