Underneath our “outer“ self, is another deeper Self, infinitely connected to the universe. All our practices are to become aware of this deeper self.
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Underneath our “outer“ self, is another deeper Self, infinitely connected to the universe. All our practices are to become aware of this deeper self. Over time, through our daily activities and spiritual practices, we make one part of our attention, aware of this Self, this inner observer so to speak. As we progress, naturally we realise it is connected to everything (all galaxies too); and as we live, an interiorization of this awareness takes place in our being. Then daily life becomes blissful, even if it looks and seems hard on the outside.
Alan Watts ends this video by saying “And what you are basically, deep deep down and far far in, is simply; the fabric and structure of existence itself. And when you find that out, you laugh yourself silly”. Make this your experience.
“Marcus Aurelius was a man of habit (as all stoics are). Like Aristotle, he knew, that we are what we repeatedly do and excellence is a habit”
These were the habits of Marcus Aurelius
“Meditations” was a journal written in Greek (without any intention of publication) by the only Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius who was also a philosopher. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.
The video for today says, “Marcus Aurelius was a man of habit (as all stoics are). Like Aristotle, he knew, that we are what we repeatedly do and excellence is a habit”. How do we apply this? What are our daily habits? Do we concentrate on what is in front of us or do distractions take over? Marcus wrote “Do what is in front of you, like it is the last and most important thing in your life”. This video outlines the daily habits of Marcus Aurelius and makes for a delightful listen. Please have a lovely Thursday.
It can be difficult to know where to start when a crisis hits and we don’t blame anyone for feeling confused. But the fact of the matter is, you’ve got to stand up and take charge. So, here’s presenting 5 tips on how to deal with a PR crisis.
Let’s be honest, at some point in our lives, whether as individuals or businesses, we’ve all faced some sort of a problem or crises which may have had an impact on our reputation and standing. Admittedly some people choose to deal with these problems by ignoring them and pretending that they don’t exist, but in our experience, this never goes down very well.
5 ways to deal with a PR crises
It can be difficult to know where to start when a crisis hits and we don’t blame anyone for feeling confused. But the fact of the matter is, you’ve got to stand up and take charge. So, here’s presenting 5 tips on how to deal with a PR crisis.
Don’t be afraid to admit when you’re wrong If you’ve done something wrong then say so. You can’t shy away or hide forever and quite frankly, people will respect you for telling the truth. You need to take responsibility for what you’ve done and apologise.
Talk to the media A lot of people think it’s better to avoid the media, but in actual fact you need to get in there before your competitors do, or before the whole thing gets blown out of proportion. Have a statement prepared in writing if you’re not confident enough to give interviews in person or over the phone.
Do something about it! Show the public that you are committed to getting to the root of the problem. Show them how you plan on rectifying the issue and make it clear that you’re taking some sort of action.
Make sure it doesn’t happen again So you’ve shown that you’re taking measures to deal with the problem and you’re working on right-ing the wrong. But you also need to ensure that the mistake is never repeated and need to put strict measures in place to ensure this.
Sort out your game plan In the event of a future crisis who is going to be your go to person? Who will address your clients, staff and/or media? Have a plan in place so everyone knows what their role will be in such a situation so that they’re fully prepared.
To find that there is absolutely nothing missing in this moment, means living a life whose reference point comes from deep inside and not from the objects and experiences outside.
No experience can bring us happiness
“The ease of being” does not come from experiences or objects. To find that there is absolutely nothing missing in this moment, means living a life whose reference point comes from deep inside and not from the objects and experiences outside. To be deeply fulfilled, and then live from an expression of that fulfilment, is real happiness. In this video a woman asks Rupert Spira, that after all these years of coming to a retreat, she feels she still wants more. Rupert proceeds to explain the nature of true happiness. Start the day with this lovely video and establish this practice in your life.
Dennis Taraporewala 