Free of fear, free of judgement, free of everything except what wants to express.

I didn’t know the writer beforeband but Ueland argues that anyone can write well once the imagination is freed from self-consciousness, anxiety and fear of failure.

It rings so true to me, and as she postulates in the book, I think you can translate the “writing” into any creative endeavor you might have . even as a metaphor for your entire life.

Buy it here from Amazon

I think it’s the bargain of the year, compared to what you can gain from it – especially if you have already found you’re a creative spirit longing to express but maybe have a hard time embracing or understanding your gift.

I urge you to have a look at the videos that are online on google video – especially the Bill Moyers interviews (The Hero’s adventure). An amazing interview. If you have heard nothing of Campbell before what stands below sums it up -

“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.

What you have to do, you do with play.

Life is without meaning. You bring the meaning to it.

The meaning of life is whatever you ascribe it to be.

Being alive is the meaning.

The warrior’s approach is to say “yes” to life: “Yea” to it all.

Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world.

We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.

When we talk about settling the world’s problems, We’re barking up the wrong tree.

The world is perfect. It’s a mess. It has always been a mess.

We are not going to change it.

Our job is to straighten out our own lives.

We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.

If we fix on the old, we get stuck. when we hang onto any form, we are in danger of putrefaction.

Hell is life drying up. The Hoarder, the one in us that wants to keep, to hold on, must be killed.

If we are hanging onto the form now, we’re not going to have the form next.

You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.

Destruction before creation.

Out of perfection nothing can be made. Every process involves breaking something up. The earth must be broken to bring forth new life. If the seed does not die, there is no plant.

Bread results from the death of wheat. Life lives on lives. Our own life lives on the acts of other people.

If you are lifeworthy, you can take it. What we are really living for is the experience of life, both the pain and the pleasure.

The world is a match for us. we are a match for the world. Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging. Negativism to the pain and ferocity of life is negativism to life.

We are not there until we can say “Yea” to it all.”

To take a righteous attitude toward anything is to denigrate it. Awe is what moves us forward. As you proceed through life, following your own path, birds will shit on you. don’t bother to brush it off. Getting a comedic view of your situation gives you spiritual distance. Having a sense of humor saves you. Eternity is a dimension of here and now.

The divine lives within you. Live from your own center.

Your real duty is to go away from the community to find your bliss. The society is the enemy when it imposes its structures on the individual.

On the dragon there are many scales. Every one of them says “Thou Shalt.” Kill the dragon “Thou Shalt.” When one has killed that dragon, one has become The Child.

Breaking out is following your bliss pattern, quitting the old place, starting your hero journey, following your bliss. You throw off yesterday as the snake sheds its skin.

Follow your bliss.”

From newworldencyclopedia.org

Joseph Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 31, 1987) was an American education, writer, and orator best known for his work in the fields of comparative mythology and comparative religion. A prolific writer and outstanding speaker, Campbell brought to life the myths and legends of cultures throughout the world. His recognition of the universality of human stories allows people to recognize their own dreams and aspirations in those of other times and places, breaking down the barriers that have divided us and preparing for a new age of values that transcend our differences.

So I went and did a search on youtube, and there I watched the entire interviews made for “You can heal your life” – watch them here if you like -

part 1 – part 2 – part 3 – part 4 - part 5 – part 6

I could write page up and down here about what Gregg is telling us about the true nature of reality – but in all honesty I think he does a better job than me still – and credit should be given where credit is due!

Watch a 10 minute video preview about his latest book
“The Spontaneous Healing of Belief” here.

Here’s a small outtake from Greggs website -

“Could the marriage of science and spirituality answer the deepest mysteries of our past, while solving the problems that threaten our future? A growing body of evidence suggests that the answer to this question is an empowering “YES!”

For over 20 years, Gregg Braden has searched high mountain villages, remote monasteries and forgotten texts to uncover their timeless secrets. Combining his discoveries with the best science of today, his original research crosses the traditional boundaries of science, history, and religion offering fresh insights into ancient mysteries. In doing so he has redefined our relationship to our inner and outer worlds, while sharing his life-affirming message of hope and possibility.”

If you are a man and are even the slightest interested in male developmental transistions, and why so many men these days are struggling to find their true identy then this is for you! Eventhough the interview is almost twenty years old it does not make any difference – to me at least. The challenges are timeless and so are the means to break through and heal them!

Promise me not to be scared of the first few minutes, however you may react – just watch past until the interview begins!

Description from google –
“Excellent video of poet Robert Bly being interviewed by Bill Moyers in 1990. They discuss what it means to be a man in today’s society – the pains of being a man and the things that can be done to heal them.”

Watch the video by clicking here!

Take a listen you won’t regret it if you’re a man!
http://personallifemedia.com/podcasts/238-the-new-man

Saw this a couple of years back and have listened to a lot of Stuarts spiritual concepts since. I encountered him a few years back through Wayne Dyer and I immediately resonated with his philosophy. I’m not sure about some of his newer stuff, as it seems – judging from his website – that he have retired a bit from the publicity and seminarstyle he enjoys in this video.

Anyways if you’re interested in the esoteric meaning of money Stuart is better than most I have heard to describe it – enjoy the seminar here!

Here’s the introduction to who Bruce Lipton is copied directly from his own website :

“We all somehow “know” that the mind/body connection is key to real health. Are you tired of trying to find the words that describe how the mind and body are related, and why their relationships are important for proper health? A renaissance in Cell Biology now provides the cutting edge science – real science – to prove how holistic health therapies work! Research scientist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., introduces a long-awaited paradigm shift in the biomedical sciences. The new science will inspire your spirit, engage your mind and challenge your creativity as you comprehend the enormous real potential for applying this information in your life and in your profession.”

The information Bruce actually shares in this video is lifechanging, if you take it to heart. I admit it can be hard to REALLY grasp, that our beliefs actually forms and shapes our body and bodily functions to the the degree Lipton takes it to here – nonetheless, I for one is certain he is right!

Have a look and judge for yourself in the two part series “The New Biology – Where Mind and Matter Meet”

The New Biology – Where Mind and Matter Meet – PART 1

The New Biology – Where Mind and Matter Meet – PART 2

Here’s a description of the program -

“Recent advances in cellular science are heralding an important evolutionary turning point. For almost fifty years we have held the illusion that our health and fate were preprogrammed in our genes, a concept referred to as genetic determinacy. Though mass consciousness is currently imbued with the belief that the character of one’s life is genetically predetermined, a radically new understanding is unfolding at the leading edge of science.

Cellular biologists now recognize that the environment, the external universe and our internal physiology, and more importantly, our perception of the environment, directly controls the activity of our genes. This video will broadly review the molecular mechanisms by which environmental awareness interfaces genetic regulation and guides organismal evolution.”

Wayne Dyer have had a remarkabe influence on me through the years. I still remember listening to his “Improve Your Life Using Wisdom of the Ages” CD-set again and when I first encountered it.

Soon after that followed followed “You’ll see it when you’ll beleive it” disc and his audiobook “Power of Intention” which I listened to on my ipod while riding in the then newbuilt Copenhagen Metro back and forth from work.

Obviosuly my library now also include the classic “Pulling your Own Strings” as well as almost anything else he has written. In that context I must admit though, that I really like listening to the more grown up and spiritually aware Dyer nowadays. Undoubtedly his background as a psychologist has served him well, but there so much more insight, intuition, life fun, freedom and juice in his books, his speeches and his voice now!

Everytime I hear his voice now, I am overwhelmed with a sense of compassion and love for all life, that I rarely find anywhere while listening to anyone else.

His clear message and insight into the inner workings of the spirit of man has attracted not only me, but millions of readers and sold out seminars all over the world.

No matter if you’ve been a fan of his works for the last twenty years or this is the first time you’ve read about him, you owe it to yourself to watch this show now. It’s Dyer at his finest and will at worst uplift, inspire and enlighten you and at best transform the way you perceive life!

Find your favourite snack and beverage and prepare to enjoy the next two and a half hours nonstop (…unless you need to go to the bathroom!) :)

“Power of Intention” with Dr. Wayne Dyer – part 1

“Power of Intention” with Dr. Wayne Dyer – part 2

The idea that we all have a ‘Sacred Contract’ that we have made ourselves before we came here and are here to fulfill just brings so much meaning into how I have always perceived my existence.

She was the first who introduced me to archetypes, chakras, rites , energy work, reincarnation, spiritworld and so on and so forth. After having read the book back in 2004 I wanted more and – to some extent – this book was one of the key reasons, I started listening to Jim Rohn and Anthony Robbins who later have become the major “door openers” for me.

I also bought a couple of dvd’s with Caroline and a thoroughly enjoyed her teachings about our Chakras and how they are connected to our perception of being in the world and how these energy centers affect our being.

I bought these two and highly recommend her teachings – she seems to me to be the most modern (and understandable) teacher in her field.

Caroline Myss – “The Energetics of Healing”

Caroline Myss – PH.D

You can check out some preview videos with Caroline here on her own website – http://www.myss.com/CMED/media/

If you don’t know about Esalen, I guess you probably haven’t been much into the whole human potential movement lately…. Since the cradle of this movement, Esalen has been a crucial force and on the cutting edge on the exploration of the limits (if any) to human potential, how to nurture and how to develop it.

That’s all good and well, I know I will visit them some day in the near future – But what I found even more interesting this week is that Esalen is now opening up a new website called “Essential TV“.

That website is extremely interesting as I may not need to spend severeal months of pay, to actually take the trip to have a glance at what they have been up to all these years. They have begun a process where, instead of keeping all their knowledge to themselves, they are now converting litterally thousand of hours of video into streaming content for the public to watch and enjoy – Which means – Now, I can sit comfortably in my own appartement and have direct access to the “source” at any given time I would like to, how about that!!? :)

If you’re thinking the same as me, you will of course have to pay a small amount to get a membership, but it’s peanuts compared to the quality content you get access to and how transformative that can be for your life.

Here’s an outtake from their website -

“Combine timeless wisdom with cutting-edge technology and what do you get? Essential*TV – a new online destination for individuals seeking inspiration, information and a positive road map to help them navigate life’s transitions.

Essential*TV delivers insight from well-known teachers and experts direct to your desktop, providing a uniquely immersive and personal viewing experience. With nearly 400 full-screen programs centered on personal transformation, wellness and spirituality, Essential*TV unlocks a rich visual library for each viewer. Our broad selection of titles appeals to a general audience interested in healthy living and personal growth as well as to longtime practitioners.

And since Essential*TV is available on-demand, viewers can tune in as their needs and schedules require. They can also explore each program multiple times, ensuring they get the best from each of Essential*TV’s shows.”

I strongly encourage you to read and watch the rest for yourself.

If you by any chance, doesn’t know anything about Esalen at all, I have. also included a small outtake from the “about” section of their website – if that doesn’t sound interesting, I don’t know what does…

“Esalen is a non-profit organization that has been devoted to the exploration of human potential since the 1960′s. Historical luminaries like Aldous Huxley, Joseph Campbell, Jack Kerouac, Alan Ginsberg, Joan Baez, and countless others have gathered here to develop revolutionary ideas, transformative practices, and innovative art forms. Today Esalen is a retreat center where people live and work in a communal setting. Residents and guests participate in an incredible variety of alternative education and personal growth programs in subjects ranging from meditation to massage, yoga, psychology, ecology, spirituality, art, music, and much more.

Esalen Institute, renowned for its healing natural hot springs, has long been recognized as a world leader in alternative and experiential education. Dramatically situated on the Big Sur cliffs over the Pacific Ocean, the sacred beauty of the land—clear air, pulsing sea, garden path and waterfall, steaming mineral water bubbling up from deep within the earth—is itself transformative. Now in its fifth decade, Esalen offers more than 500 public workshops and seminars a year, accenting personal growth and social change, in areas traditionally neglected by mainstream institutions. A non-profit educational foundation, Esalen is also known for its research initiatives, invitational conferences, residential work-study programs, and long-term internships. Part pioneering lab and college for alternative practices, magical restorative retreat, and creative think-tank for the emerging world culture, Esalen is dedicated to exploring work in the humanities and sciences that furthers the full realization of the human potential.” -> read more here

Well that’s it for now – I have some stuff I need to check out in there my self right now!