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[Blissmusic]

"There is so much time spent

trying to get somewhere

trying to attain something,

that we deny any attention

to what is real.

 

And what is real

is here and now.

 

Life is happening

only in this very moment.

 

What you seek outside of this moment,

the memories and future anticipations

are not alive, they have no reality.

 

So the message

is not even

to be present,

because that in itself

implies there is a you

outside of this moment

that must force itself

into this moment.

 

Rather,

the message is

to simply be aware

of what is here in this moment,

without trying to change it,

define it or even understand it.

 

Just to notice what is here

what is happening

right here and now.

 

In this moment,

life is happening,

existence is happening.

 

You see there is no separation

between the existence of you

and the existence of the whole.

 

They are one and the same.

 

Simply by noticing

what is happening within you,

you experience totality.

 

Blessings,

 

Kip"

 

 

 

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[Blissmusic]

Much love

to those that were lost or did lose

in Mumbai.

 

This quote is in no way a commentary

on the event.

 

"We go around

wearing masks and ideas

going through the motions

of work, rest and entertainment.

 

Then something happens,

some crisis

whether inward or outward

that shakes you out of the known,

that pulls away

all of the masks and ideas

and leaves you with nothing

for however long it lasts.

 

At this point

of emptiness

there are no more words,

no noise.

 

You cannot call it

happiness nor unhappiness,

attainment nor failure,

just a deep sense of stillness & peace.

 

It is a strange process.

 

It is not right that it happens,

it is not wrong,

it is simply part of life.

 

And whether you judge the process

as good or bad,

you cannot deny that it brings

you closer to the essence of life.

 

No matter how painful

it may be at the time,

it offers you a greater freedom,

from ego,

a deeper connection to the whole,

an opportunity

to move deeper into peace.

 

It is no easy thing.

 

It can hurt like hell.

 

And I have no wish to

say otherwise.

 

 

Blessings,

 

Kip"

 

Learn How You Can Experience Unconditional Peace

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Visit the How to Become Awakenedwebpage

Edited November 28, 2008 by Blissmusic

[shontonga]

Much love

to those that were lost or did lose

in Mumbai.

 

This quote is in no way a commentary

on the event.

 

"We go around

wearing masks and ideas

going through the motions

of work, rest and entertainment.

 

Then something happens,

some crisis

whether inward or outward

that shakes you out of the known,

that pulls away

all of the masks and ideas

and leaves you with nothing

for however long it lasts.

 

At this point

of emptiness

there are no more words,

no noise.

 

You cannot call it

happiness nor unhappiness,

attainment nor failure,

just a deep sense of stillness & peace.

 

It is a strange process.

 

It is not right that it happens,

it is not wrong,

it is simply part of life.

 

And whether you judge the process

as good or bad,

you cannot deny that it brings

you closer to the essence of life.

 

No matter how painful

it may be at the time,

it offers you a greater freedom,

from ego,

a deeper connection to the whole,

an opportunity

to move deeper into peace.

 

It is no easy thing.

 

It can hurt like hell.

 

And I have no wish to

say otherwise.

Blessings,

 

Kip"

 

Learn How You Can Experience Unconditional Peace

Free Teachings on Meditation & How To Be Blissful

Visit the How to Become Awakenedwebpage

 

 

 

_/\_

 

 

thanks

[Blissmusic]

"There is a huge gap

between thinking and awareness.

 

You cannot experience stillness

through knowledge and understanding.

 

There must be practice.

To take the time to sit silently

and be present.

 

Through practice

comes clarity.

 

Right here and right now,

can you allow yourself to

experience existing in this moment?

 

Or do you silently say

"I know this already."

and keep seeking outside

of this moment?

 

Because you cannot think

awareness.

 

In fact,

the more you know about awareness,

the further you are from it.

 

It is not a one time thing

where you sit down

and the mind is still

and that is that.

 

No one just

woke up one day

and ran a marathon.

 

They got up

and ran a little,

then the next day,

they ran a little more.

 

Then one day,

you love running.

 

And that's what it is about.

 

Suddenly,

you fall in love with awareness

and you give up all of your knowledge

to simply be present.

 

It is then awareness completes you.

 

But it all starts with practice.

 

The sooner you start,

the sooner you fall in love.

 

Blessings,

 

Kip"

 

 

Learn How You Can Easily Attain

Deep Blissful Peace:

 

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& How to Be Blissful

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[Blissmusic]

"Inwardly,

it is this constant

effort to become something,

that stops you

from experiencing what you are.

 

From the perspective of the ego,

you believe that if you work

hard enough,

if you can change yourself,

if you can have more positive

and less negative,

then you will find contentment.

 

But the very act of trying

to change

what is

keeps you discontent.

 

Awareness

is experiencing this moment

as it is,

right here and right now,

beyond judgement,

description and definition.

 

Beyond the physical

mental and emotional,

existence is happening,

life is happening

 

but only in this very moment.

 

Look anywhere else

and you've missed it.

 

The mind is in a constant state

of resistance to now.

 

Because if you are present,

there is no mind,

there is only freedom.

 

 

Blessings,

 

 

Kip"

 

 

Gifts that Make You Blissful

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[picnic]

yep!

[Hawk Over Water]

Hi Kip,

 

I just thought that I'd say that I recently bought "The Calling" cd set as a present for my wife. I have to say that I was pretty sceptical about the claims made on your site, but I thought that it would make a nice gift. We have had them for about 10 days now, and have been playing them every day. I would say that they definetly have a unique quality about them. They also seem to enhance yoga practice etc. I practice chi gung to them and it is a beautiful experiance. I feel like a huge angel in an infinite stary space. It sure get things moving.

 

My wife wants me to order the other set, and though they seem a bit expensive compared to music CDs, I personally think they are well worth it. Beautiful work - thank you.

 

Way

[Blissmusic]

Please Note:

This poem describes the state of transcendence

beyond any sense of self.

 

It has nothing to do with personal power,

but with the oneness of everything at it's essence.

 

Read it to yourself.

 

Enjoy:

 

 

"I AM the Source of all Existence.

Beyond name and form,

beyond "me,"

beyond time,

I AM Always Now.

 

I AM nothing at all.

Prior to all appearance,

Prior to all experience,

Prior to awareness,

Prior to witnessing,

I AM Light

that shines forth

Always

Now

as Everything.

 

Beyond time

IS,

AS nothing.

beyond all form,

RADIANCE

now

ALWAYS.

 

Beyond name and words,

as perfect stillness,

all is radiating

without cause,

without reason.

 

It is simply wrong perception

to see otherwise.

 

To think

I am a something

a someone

to even think

these are words

let alone a mine

to have my words.

 

Looking behind

everything for truth,

there is nothing,

and that nothing

shines forth

as everything.

 

From where

the heart is perceived

at the center,

shines out beyond

any point of perception

everywhere

as everything.

 

Because I am not,

there is only radiance.

 

How could it be otherwise.

 

Blessings,

 

Kip"

 

Discover How To Awaken Yourself

To Your True Nature

Visit the Enlightened Spirituality Website

[h.uriahr]

Please Note:

This poem describes the state of transcendence

beyond any sense of self.

 

It has nothing to do with personal power,

but with the oneness of everything at it's essence.

 

Read it to yourself.

 

Enjoy:

"I AM the Source of all Existence.

Beyond name and form,

beyond "me,"

beyond time,

I AM Always Now.

 

I AM nothing at all.

Prior to all appearance,

Prior to all experience,

Prior to awareness,

Prior to witnessing,

I AM Light

that shines forth

Always

Now

as Everything.

 

Beyond time

IS,

AS nothing.

beyond all form,

RADIANCE

now

ALWAYS.

 

Beyond name and words,

as perfect stillness,

all is radiating

without cause,

without reason.

 

It is simply wrong perception

to see otherwise.

 

To think

I am a something

a someone

to even think

these are words

let alone a mine

to have my words.

 

Looking behind

everything for truth,

there is nothing,

and that nothing

shines forth

as everything.

 

From where

the heart is perceived

at the center,

shines out beyond

any point of perception

everywhere

as everything.

 

Because I am not,

there is only radiance.

 

How could it be otherwise.

 

Blessings,

 

Kip"

 

Discover How To Awaken Yourself

To Your True Nature

Visit the Enlightened Spirituality Website

 

That website reminds me of other sites...no offense meant

 

http://www.roaringlionpublishing.com/

 

http://www.chikung.com/index.html

 

cool poem

Edited December 19, 2008 by h.uriahr

[Blissmusic]

Question:

How do I overcome depression?

I know you talk about allowing

yourself to experience what is here,

but for someone who is depressed

this seems difficult.

 

Answer From Kip:

 

"The difficulty

is not in experiencing

what is here.

 

The difficulty is

because you have already

defined this moment

before you have even

experienced it.

 

You have brought in

your memory of past experiences

(which are nothing more than

memories of other past experiences)

and placed these memories

on top of what is here.

 

If you try and experience

this moment with your mind,

then all that you will experience

are interpretations,

descriptions, and judgements.

 

None of it

will actually have to do

with what is here.

 

If you truly experience

this moment,

what is here?

 

If you say 'depression'

then you are in your mind,

you are trying

to place your past

on to this moment.

 

So be very Zen:

what is the sensation

that you are feeling

in this moment

that you call depression?

 

It is not to define it

but experience it.

 

Because really,

that is all

that it comes down to:

sensation.

And sensation is energy.

 

And if you allow

yourself to experience

that sensation

then your experience

is energy.

 

Beyond this awareness,

all that is here are thoughts.

Thoughts from the past,

that you use to try

and define this moment.

 

They are not of this moment,

they have nothing to do

with what is here

in this moment.

 

To truly be present

does not mean analysis,

or emotions

or remembering some story.

 

If you really look

what is here and now,

in this very moment,

there will be no words for it,

there will be no one

to describe it or own it.

 

There will only be

that which is self evident,

without cause

and without reason.

 

This is the doorway,

and this is the only thing

that is real here and now.

 

If you do this,

then there will be

no coming out of depression.

There will be

no getting better

or becoming enlightened.

 

There will only be

that which cannot be

described or defined

and that is freedom itself.

 

Blessings,

 

 

Kip"

 

 

 

 

Free Teachings on Meditation, Awareness

& Self Realization

Visit the How To Become Awakened website

[Edify Existence]

beautiful words

 

i found that depression was a wonderful motivator. whenever i'd feel worthless i'd break it all down and realize it was merely my mind throwing me bad thoughts and that if i didn't want to feel so worthless i'd do something more, something better, no matter how small. everyone can make a difference.

[ddilulo_06]

It's my choice to be "asleep".

[bagaag]

Is this a poem, or do you have a twitch in your pinky?

[the buddha & the beast]

i've been battling with things like reallly bad anxiety a lot since i got pregnant because i have all these ideas in my head of how everything has to be for my baby. i wuz worrying Bcuz i cared but if the worrying wuz doing n-e-thing, it wuz making things for both me & the baby worse. i am trying to learn how to let go of my expectations for the future Bcuz the future doezn't exist. and when i manage to stop letting my head control me for a second, i realize that i am okay Bcuz i am just in this one moment. An endless list of everything that has to happen in the future: that's extremely stressful for me, but just being in the here and now never is.

 

Question:

How do I overcome depression?

I know you talk about allowing

yourself to experience what is here,

but for someone who is depressed

this seems difficult.

 

Answer From Kip:

 

"The difficulty

is not in experiencing

what is here.

 

The difficulty is

because you have already

defined this moment

before you have even

experienced it.

 

You have brought in

your memory of past experiences

(which are nothing more than

memories of other past experiences)

and placed these memories

on top of what is here.

 

If you try and experience

this moment with your mind,

then all that you will experience

are interpretations,

descriptions, and judgements.

 

None of it

will actually have to do

with what is here.

 

If you truly experience

this moment,

what is here?

 

If you say 'depression'

then you are in your mind,

you are trying

to place your past

on to this moment.

 

So be very Zen:

what is the sensation

that you are feeling

in this moment

that you call depression?

 

It is not to define it

but experience it.

 

Because really,

that is all

that it comes down to:

sensation.

And sensation is energy.

 

And if you allow

yourself to experience

that sensation

then your experience

is energy.

 

Beyond this awareness,

all that is here are thoughts.

Thoughts from the past,

that you use to try

and define this moment.

 

They are not of this moment,

they have nothing to do

with what is here

in this moment.

 

To truly be present

does not mean analysis,

or emotions

or remembering some story.

 

If you really look

what is here and now,

in this very moment,

there will be no words for it,

there will be no one

to describe it or own it.

 

There will only be

that which is self evident,

without cause

and without reason.

 

This is the doorway,

and this is the only thing

that is real here and now.

 

If you do this,

then there will be

no coming out of depression.

There will be

no getting better

or becoming enlightened.

 

There will only be

that which cannot be

described or defined

and that is freedom itself.

 

Blessings,

Kip"

Free Teachings on Meditation, Awareness

& Self Realization

Visit the How To Become Awakened website

[Blissmusic]

"Beyond thinking,

beyond body,

you exist.

 

This is easy to see:

Simply close your eyes

and notice your experience

beyond thought.

 

Stop thinking for a

second or two

and notice

what is here.

 

You will realize

you still exist,

without definition,

without description,

without limitation,

separation

or conflict.

 

It is the identification

with the thinking 'I'

that causes all of the trouble.

 

All of your problems

worries and desires

are about this thinking 'I.'

 

But what is this 'I'

with problems to solve?

Does this 'I' exist beyond

the idea of it?

 

Is there really a you

that you define

by a memory of a past

and an anticipation

of a future?

 

Beyond thought,

does this 'I'

exist?

 

You assume it does,

because you choose

to identify with

thinking.

 

But if you look to validate

it's authenticity

beyond thought,

it is not here.

 

The moment

you bring your attention

to the experience of existing

in this very moment,

you are free of this thought of 'I'.

 

You rest as awareness itself.

 

Meditation is the means

to break this habit

of constantly identifying

with this thinking 'I.'

 

Because once

you wake up from a dream

that you were being chased

by a monster,

you don't have to run anymore.

 

Blessings,

 

Kip"

 

 

How to Be Blissful

For Free Teachings on Meditation & Awareness

Visit the How to Become Awakened Website

[deci belle]

[Blissmusic]

"I often get emails from people saying

'My mind is too busy,

my ego is too strong

to meditate and find peace'

 

But such a statement

is only an idea,

it has no validity

beyond what you choose to give it.

 

The mind will always tell you

why you cannot meditate,

why you cannot be free of it.

 

The mind will always choose

to stay in control,

to stay in power,

it does not want you to be aware

because awareness is it's undoing.

 

The mind will either play the trick

of stating that you are unworthy

or that you know it all and attained it all

and you do not need to be present.

 

There really is no difference

between arrogance and insecurity.

They both are means

for the ego to maintain it's power.

 

It is through perseverance

in awareness

that you break through this trap.

 

Because the mind is

not going to be of help to you.

 

It is those

that are humble enough

and courageous enough

to persevere day after day

in meditation

practicing awareness

that break through mind identification

and find freedom.

 

For them it is not about

attaining some title or pleasure.

 

Eventually it is the awareness itself

that becomes the reward.

 

The delight in being free

of the identification with the mind.

 

The delight in enjoying

that which cannot be comprehended

in words or definitions,

in philosophical teachings,

understanding

or attainments.

 

It all comes down

to be present here and now.

 

Because thinking about exercising

is not going to make you fit.

 

Blessings,

 

 

Kip"

 

 

 

How To Awaken Yourself

To The Blissful Truth of Who You Are

Visit the Enlightened Spirituality Website

[deci belle]

[Blissmusic]

"If you look

at your problems logically,

you will see that the past

is not your problem.

 

Whatever hurtful things happened

to you a minute ago,

a year ago,

a decade ago,

are no longer here.

 

But what happens

is the mind replays

the situation

over and over.

 

And you end up chewing on it,

being totally involved

and identified with it

without ever even

being conscious of it.

 

All of these incidents build up

& get replayed over and over

and it becomes your identity,

the program that determines

your experience.

 

By witnessing your thoughts,

and letting them go as they arise,

the thoughts still may come,

but they no longer

determine your experience.

They no longer

have any power over you.

 

If you are not

identifying with the thoughts,

then the whole thought process

loses it's power over you.

 

Everything slows down,

conflict dissipates,

and your identity as your past

falls away.

 

The memories can still be accessed,

but they no longer define who you

are in this moment.

 

 

Blessings,

 

 

Kip"

 

 

 

How To Be Blissful

Free Teaching on Meditation and Awareness

Visit the How to Become Awakened website

[Blissmusic]

"Life, existence,

is happening

all by itself in this moment.

 

It is a flow of energy.

 

Stress arises

because you try and control

this moment.

 

You resist this moment.

 

And the greatest way

you resist this moment

is through the identification

with thinking.

 

Thinking is always about the past

or the future.

 

By being involved

with the thoughts,

you avoid

the present moment all together.

 

You avoid life itself.

 

You live in a mental world

that only exists in thought.

 

It is a dream world

and it is a completely

different reality to life in this moment.

 

If you let go of control

through the acceptance and awareness

of what is

in this moment,

 

suddenly the mental world

with all of it's conflicts and desires

stops being real,

and you experience life itself.

 

There may be fear

because the 'you'

as the controller

does not exist

outside of this mental world.

 

But when you realize

this 'you' as the controller

is the source of all stress,

you become willing to give it up.

 

Then you truly feel alive,

as life itself,

nourished in the eternal radiance

of unconditional peace.

 

Nothing dies

in this process.

Rather it is an awakening

to true living.

 

You discover

what you truly are.

 

 

Blessings,

 

 

Kip"

 

Discover How to Awaken Yourself

To Your True Nature of Unconditional Peace

By Visiting the Enlightened Spirituality Website

[Blissmusic]

This one is a bit long & specific,

but should bring clarity to a lot questions

that have come in lately.

 

"Meditation is a combination

of both witnessing

what is happening in the moment

(as opposed to identifying

with what is happening)

 

and surrendering

to what is here

(as opposed to trying to control

or resist your experience.)

 

So you want to allow

your experience

in this moment

to be as it is

but without identifying with it.

 

You want to experience

this moment as sensation

without trying to define it, describe it, judge it,

or say 'this is me.'

 

The main obstacle in meditation

is the mind.

 

Thoughts arise And the tendency is

to identify with the thoughts,

to become involved with the thinking.

 

To think you are the thinker

and that the thinking is important.

 

And then one thought

leads to another

and before you know it,

meditation time is up.

 

Many will spend

their entire meditation

simply enjoying a certain relaxation

while being distracted and consumed

by the thoughts.

 

This is normal.

And there is a certain amount

of spiritual growth that comes

from just enjoying the peace that is there.

 

But true meditation means

to let go of this tendency

of being distracted by your thinking.

 

To little by little, have moments

where you are not distracted

by your thinking

but are present

with what is here beyond thinking.

 

So you want to surrender

to allow the thoughts & emotions to arise,

because if you try and stop them,

or control them,

you will increase your stress.

 

You want to surrender

so that you can allow yourself

to experience what is here

beyond the thinking.

 

Yet at the same time,

you want to witness the thoughts arising,

so that you do not become lazy

and habitually get lost in your thinking.

 

You want to be completely focused

in the moment to see the thought arising

and instantly let it go.

 

So there is this balance

that is always the aim:

witnessing and surrender

both at once.

 

At first,

these two seem to be opposites,

but through practice you realize

witnessing and surrender

are one & the same.

 

When you reach this point

life will become very blissful.

 

Eventually,

both aspects are transcended

into a state of perfect stillness

where only pure formless consciousness remains.

 

This is the beginning of Samadhi,

where the personal 'I has vanished

and meditation happens effortlessly.

 

 

Blessings,

 

 

Kip"

 

 

How to Experience Enlightened States of Peace & Bliss

Simply By Listening to a Unique CD

Visit the CD For Zen Enlightenment Website

[Blissmusic]

This one is a bit long & specific,

but should bring clarity to a lot questions

that have come in lately.

 

"Meditation is a combination

of both witnessing

what is happening in the moment

(as opposed to identifying

with what is happening)

 

and surrendering

to what is here

(as opposed to trying to control

or resist your experience.)

 

So you want to allow

your experience

in this moment

to be as it is

but without identifying with it.

 

You want to experience

this moment as sensation

without trying to define it, describe it, judge it,

or say 'this is me.'

 

The main obstacle in meditation

is the mind.

 

Thoughts arise And the tendency is

to identify with the thoughts,

to become involved with the thinking.

 

To think you are the thinker

and that the thinking is important.

 

And then one thought

leads to another

and before you know it,

meditation time is up.

 

Many will spend

their entire meditation

simply enjoying a certain relaxation

while being distracted and consumed

by the thoughts.

 

This is normal.

And there is a certain amount

of spiritual growth that comes

from just enjoying the peace that is there.

 

But true meditation means

to let go of this tendency

of being distracted by your thinking.

 

To little by little, have moments

where you are not distracted

by your thinking

but are present

with what is here beyond thinking.

 

So you want to surrender

to allow the thoughts & emotions to arise,

because if you try and stop them,

or control them,

you will increase your stress.

 

You want to surrender

so that you can allow yourself

to experience what is here

beyond the thinking.

 

Yet at the same time,

you want to witness the thoughts arising,

so that you do not become lazy

and habitually get lost in your thinking.

 

You want to be completely focused

in the moment to see the thought arising

and instantly let it go.

 

So there is this balance

that is always the aim:

witnessing and surrender

both at once.

 

At first,

these two seem to be opposites,

but through practice you realize

witnessing and surrender

are one & the same.

 

When you reach this point

life will become very blissful.

 

Eventually,

both aspects are transcended

into a state of perfect stillness

where only pure formless consciousness remains.

 

This is the beginning of Samadhi,

where the personal 'I has vanished

and meditation happens effortlessly.

 

 

Blessings,

 

 

Kip"

 

 

How to Experience Enlightened States of Peace & Bliss

Simply By Listening to a Unique CD

Visit the CD For Zen Enlightenment Website

 

 

Tons of Free Teachings on Meditation & Awakening

Visit the How to Become Awakened Website

Edited March 20, 2009 by Blissmusic

[gendao]

Enlightenment is simply Ourself waking up in this dream.

 

Of course, simple =/= easy...

[Blissmusic]

"If you ever watch

a documentary on wild animals,

it will become very clear

that life is all about survival.

 

You are either eating another

or doing your best

not to be eaten yourself.

 

In the wild animal kingdom,

it is those that live in extreme separation,

which survive the longest.

 

If you do not live in fear

you will be eaten.

If you have any feeling for the one

that is your dinner,

you will starve.

 

It is the biggest and strongest

that survive and earn the right to reproduce.

 

This is the function of the ego,

to look out for the survival

of the individual.

 

As human beings,

we have pretty much beat this system

and separated ourselves from this natural cycle.

 

Regardless of judgement

most of us find ourselves in a unique position

where we are safe enough

that we can go beyond

instinctual separation.

 

Still the ego

is all about survival

through dominating everything

outside of yourself.

 

The ego tendency is to

be bigger, tougher and better looking,

richer and more successful,

intellectually superior,

to be the one that judges

not the one that is judged,

to dominate others

to be the most popular.

 

To be right.

 

All of these things

are the egos instinctual tendency

to survive.

 

 

Yet meditation

and spiritual life

means to do the opposite.

 

You still look both ways

before you cross the street,

but it is when you stop

trying to dominate others

and submit to life,

you grow in awareness

and move closer to experiencing

unity with the whole.

 

It is in accepting all of these things

in our lives that we resist

where we actually

have the greatest opportunity

to be free of the ego

and attain unconditional peace.

 

When you truly surrender

and experience hurt, loneliness,

rejection, humility, confusion,

weakness, vulnerability,

 

When you accept that

you cannot understand life

and all of it's mysteries

yet you allow it to be as it is

 

that you find freedom

from separation

and dissolve into

unconditional peace.

 

You experience yourself

as part of the whole of life

rather than an ego

separate from it.

 

You are nourished by the whole

as love itself, peace itself

and perfect contentment.

 

As long as you try

and dominate life,

you will be separate from it.

 

As soon as you submit to life

as it is in this moment,

 

you live as life itself

and that is bliss.

 

This is the secret

to being free from the ego.

 

Blessings,

 

 

Kip"

 

 

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