Being Transparent

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:54:07 +0100

In a non-selectively accepting way I must allow my own changing being to be continuously disclosed to my consciousness. I must be ready to confront feelings and ideas within myself that are ugly, evil and discrediting, if I am to receive the lovely, tender decent aspects of myself. All of the good/bad, strong/weak, divine/ridiculous Janus faces must be seen if I am to have any time to live with my mask off. And should I wear my mask too long, when I take it off and try and discard it, I may find that I have thrown my face away with it.

If I am transparent enough to myself, then I can become less afraid of those hidden selves that my transparency may reveal to others. If I reveal myself without worrying about how others will respond, then some will care, though others may not. But who can love me, if no one knows me? I must risk it, or live alone. I am determined to let down, whatever the risk, if it means that I may have whatever is there for me.
My own decision to be transparent is a commitment to a never-
ending struggle. Before a man can be free, first he must choose freedom. Then the hard work begins.

From: “If you meet the Buddha on the Road Kill Him” - Sheldon Kopp
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I take this truth very seriously. I want to get out of life all I can, and therefore it is important to live most of the time without a mask. My workshop company can help people to reach this goal. Join us in our workshops. Visit: Integrated Living

I believe

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:30:21 +0100

I believe in God. I believe God is love. I think that I am closest to God when in the silence of nature and when I experience a deep sense of love and appreciation for myself and others.
I do not believe in religion or dogma. I am interested in religion and dogma and studied theology officially for seven years. I think it is is fascinating and interesting. I like debates about religious issues. To some people religion is a very touchy subject and get very emotional, especially when others do not think the same. The way different people think differently about God is very much a revelation of themselves and the way they think and experience the world.
I believe in God. This however does not mean that I condemn people who do not believe in God. I am happy to say I have many friends who do not believe in God. I have many friends who believe in God in different ways, and they all enrich my life.
I believe God is tolerant and inclusive. I do not believe in religion. Religion can be very exclusive. That is why I want to search for love in myself and act from love. Sometimes I succeed sometime I do not. I like the idea that God is love.
I am happy to say that the way I believe make me free and I consider my believe in God rational. Rational means flexible, open, space, breath, singing, dancing, voice!
My goal and calling is to help myself and others, those who want to, to be more flexible, have more space, more breath, more singing, more dancing.
I love God. I love, love.

Being thankful

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 10:16:30 +0100

I am such a blessed person and I cannot be thankful enough. I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful for my sisters and the rest of the family. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my possessions. I am thankful for my partner and friends. I am thankful for being rational, most of the time. I am thankful for being able to live my dreams and live my life. I am thankful for being alive and be part of this world and it’s people. I am thankful for being a South African. I am thankful for being able to study and to think. I am thankful for having a house which provide safety and rest. I am thankful for being who I am. I am thankful for being able to give thanks.
Doesn't matter what your circumstances there will always be something to be thankful for. I hope this is something I will keep in mind, especially in troubled times.
(The photo is a friend of mine from Cape Towns little brother taking a warm bath).

Problems? Share your thoughts and feelings

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:49:59 +0100

Share your thoughts & feelings about problems in your life. You can do it anonymously if you like. You might find some of the fellow-bloggers advice useful. Lets try and stay as rational as possible. Check out the REBT pages for some hints. We have each other.

Rational Living

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:35:59 +0100

I have launched a facebook group named: Rational Living.
a Group that believes that prejudice towards people originate from irrational believes. We believe that we can choose to identify and dispute such believes. In doing this we choose to become more tolerant, accepting and loving towards others, especially to those who are different from us. By doing this we establish a better relationship towards ourselves. Our goal is to live as rational as possible towards unconditional self, other and live acceptance. Join the group and share in our discussions.