The Life Skills Approach

Earth Day : Learning to Take It Home Where Inner and Outer Space Merge

As we celebrate Earth Day, we have to really look at how we perceive it. When we look at Earth Day and light pollution, we see how limited our perception of the miracle we live in is. Light pollution traps us visually in the earth’s atmosphere as we ignore our greater reality.

On a macro level, without being able to gaze into outer space and appreciate the vastness of the reality I live in, I look at my inner space and the struggle I face dealing with a chronic illness. Looking beyond the atmosphere of earth is similar to looking beyond your mind made reality of ego. In that inner vastness I connect to what I call the Wisdom of the Body. That exists beyond the mind made reality of ego’s atmosphere and is the home of powerful inner resources required in coping with a chronic illness. Unfortunately, because most people are trapped within their mind made reality, we ignore this, just like we ignore outer space.

Beyond the inner space of religion or culture is that vast inner space of silence we all strive for but ignore. If the Ultimate reality exists beyond our thoughts in silence, we focus on beliefs and how we think instead of the vastness and healing powers in silence. Silence is the same to a Christian, a Jew, a Buddhist or a Moslem. Imagine taking the consciousness out of your inner or outer limited reality. You would basically experience that awesome reality of silence. In healing, that inner reality is essential. Even though modern science is incredible, how we respond to medical science still plays a significant role in healing.

We all are trapped in a reality that seems to define our life. That is in simple terms our perceptions and conceptions. Unfortunately those are the illusions created by our own mind. Now let’s look at our outer perceptions and then our conceptions.

As we look into our universe during the day, we see very little without the help of astronomers. We look out and can’t see beyond our atmosphere. That is where we spend our working consciousness and create the reality we identify with. Between light pollution and man’s pollution, we limit our vision to what is around us.

Then we look up into the sky at night and see stars millions of miles away, but actually we see very little of what is really out there. When we think of our solar system, we think of outer space and the vastness of our life. We can only see a very small percent of it.

 Earth Day opens the door into what seems to be a new reality, but it really connects us to our original reality. Just think if we had the courage to explore the vastness of everybody’s inner reality.

Let’s live Earth Day in an on-going state of mind that literally helps us heal, peacefully live in this world and appreciate the vastness we have been given.

"So often we wait for the climate and conditions in life to be perfect before we feel safe enough to step forward, trust, and be our authentic selves. What we don't realize is that in order to create the ideal climate we are waiting for, we must be authentic first." — Sonia Choquette: Spiritual teacher and author

 

© Marc Lerner and Life Skills 2009

A Healthy Way to be Sick Without compromise

There is probably no better way to free yourself from your past than to consciously deal with a health challenge. To deal with that challenge it is essential to connect to the Wisdom of the Body, which exists beyond your conditioned mind. This inner wisdom is home of powerful inner resources that create the quality of your life. You can either focus on thoughts about your health challenge or connect to the part of you that can do something to improve your health. Tap this inner wisdom & become a partner with your Dr. using inner & outer resources. Challenges evolve you when you're not a victim & you can better deal with your challenge..

When you face a situation that has no easy solution, you naturally search in the Unknown for solutions or you accept the situation you are in as reality. I have multiple sclerosis and if you search all the medical records you will find no cure for MS, but there are ways to slow the progression down. That doesn’t cure you; it just gives you time to search deeper  within.

If I only look outside for my solution to my problem I would be forced to accept there is nothing that can be done for me. That is not the solution I find deep within me with the Wisdom of my Body. I have been given an opportunity to explore beyond the consciousness of thinking (either mine or the world of modern medicine) and it is in that silence the quality of life is found.

Thinking about my handicaps of MS is not a pleasant thing to do. Entering the silence beyond those thoughts (without the mental noise of thinking) is where I connect to the Wisdom of my Body. That inner wisdom has a profound spiritual connection with a tender touch to an Ultimate reality. You can call that what you want, but at that depth names are not that important. Just as in the most intimate time with your lover, their name is not as important as the touch. I find comfort at that depth without anxious thinking.

I feel that tender consciousness touch is the best way to deal with any health challenge; for in that tenderness you are connected to the depths of your being and your inner wisdom. That consciousness can use external resources the best; that is where you participate with your whole heart and all of your inner resources. Of course the conditioning of your ego can limit your efforts; but when you are conscious, ego’s limitations can be corrected.

Knowing how to consciously correct ego’s past is the role of anyone in a health challenge. Do you feel you accept that challenge?

Become my virtual partner as I launch my book to over a million people. Go to this site to sign up to send your message in trade for announcing my book. http://ahealthywaytobesick.org. Empowering active patient participation is a conscious way for health care reform. Join me.

©2009 Marc Lerner & Life Skills Institute