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Parallax
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 Posted - Oct 31 2010 : 07:10:14 AM
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The retreat last weekend was an amazingly transcendent experience, I've never experienced inner silence like that...simply incredible.
My bhakti is on fire now, which has me thinking about adding another practice...was thinking Cosmic Samyama (in honor of retreat participant Cosmic  ). I took on the first alternative mantra enhancement 2 months ago, and i wouldn't add anything so close to the retreat, but how long should i wait after the retreat before adding something?
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Katrine
Norway
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Posted - Oct 31 2010 : 07:49:12 AM
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Hi Parallax
Wonderful to read of your opening/deepening.
In my experience - after big openings like yours, the residue of the retreat can linger for many weeks. This in itself is like an added practice 
This is enough.
When we are on fire - let it burn slowly and gently. The best gift we can give ourselves is to simply be present with the inner experience of deepening. Not add anything. Most times it is enough to stay with the practices we are already engaged in (we can reduce if the fire burns too intense). Simply love - stay with - what is happening right now. That in itself will reveal all you need to "know" .
If you still feel like adding anything after several weeks (I would wait at least a month) -
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cosmic
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2010 : 2:38:30 PM
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Hey Parallax 
Thanks for asking. This question was on my mind as well.
The second mantra enhancement has been in my "mental queue" since before the retreat, but I've decided to wait until maybe around Christmas to add it.
That silence was powerful, wasn't it? Still living in it as we speak.
Katrine, thanks for your answer. This makes me want to just "stay in the fire" for a while 
quote:
Originally posted by Parallax
...was thinking Cosmic Samyama (in honor of retreat participant Cosmic ).
I'm honored, bro 
Hope your integration is going smoothly.
Namaste brother
_/\_
Love
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Parallax
USA
348 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2010 : 3:32:52 PM
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Katrine!! Thank you for the response; its just what I needed to hear. The tendency here is to want to push (in all areas of life), and the thing that I'm realizing (with your help), is the importance of just being present for the present. Experiencing now, being with it; rather than evaluating it and turning the experience into some "goal"...even if its a pretty awesome goal.
Thank you for your wisdom and your guidance
Cosmic, that Silence was powerful...and now that "regular daily life" is starting to slowly pull me back, I'm not wanting to let go of it...which itself is a constriction!!! To quote a good friend...Just gotta relax and accept.
The integration so far has been pretty smooth, but I am definitely sleeping more and feeling like I need the sleep. Not feeling particularly motivated for work or for socializing...and there is definitely a feeling that something in me is different. Not going to try to analyze it too much (despite my natural desire to). Just grateful for having been a part of it
Miss you already brother!!
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mikkiji
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2010 : 5:27:32 PM
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My guru would never have us add anything new to our practices until 6 months had passed since the last addition.
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cosmic
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2010 : 6:04:15 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Parallax
The integration so far has been pretty smooth, but I am definitely sleeping more and feeling like I need the sleep. Not feeling particularly motivated for work or for socializing...and there is definitely a feeling that something in me is different. Not going to try to analyze it too much (despite my natural desire to). Just grateful for having been a part of it
Great to hear, man
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Originally posted by Parallax
Miss you already brother!!
As do I, bro.
At the same time, I feel very connected to everyone (i.e. "all beings" ). I've noticed since the retreat that if I think about someone and be silent, I feel they are with me. It's like the silence/love connects us all.
Don't mind my off-topic sidetrack 
Love
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DansInEveryWay
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 12:19:19 PM
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maaaaan, fantastic question parallax! i've had some OV issues after adding the mantra enhancement since coming home, and making samyama a consistent practice has pushed it a bit too far. yes, being open with a slow burn rather than stomping on the gas seems wise in order to maintain and integrate everything in awareness.
*whistles* as always, katrine, your guidance is spot on for me. thank you. |
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