The Language of Awakening is not like standard, everyday information that's meant to be stored in the intellect. The phrases that make up The Language of Awakening need to reach a deeper part of you. They seek to get past the intellect's filter and into fertile ground where knowledge transforms into wisdom.
The Language of Awakening helps you develop awareness: your power to live in the now-the connecting point of God/Truth/Reality-the doorway to a rich and purpose-filled life. Awareness flourishes when you remember what a deeper part of you already knows. And it flourishes in all kinds of circumstances and events: pleasurable and challenging, simple and complex.
Awareness makes even the most familiar events sparkle, whereas preoccupation dulls everything it touches. Awareness allows you to perceive color you didn't see before. You hear sounds with greater clarity. You breathe more deeply. Your powers of intuition come alive. You handle things well. You're decisive. You're a better parent and a safer driver. The practical and spiritual benefits of awareness are endless.
Use NowFacts to develop awareness
The Language of Awakening is comprised of NowFacts-concise statements that transform daily events into opportunities for insight. Unlike affirmations, NowFacts are designed for use while life is in motion-right in the midst of your daily life.
NowFacts are meant to be spoken either silently or audibly. When we first work with them, we hear them resonating on the surface. That's fine. That's a start. But their power is magnified a thousand fold as we learn to feel our true voices in the corridors of our hearts. Like a flower that breaks through the asphalt and realizes its purpose, the energy awakened and released in your being by NowFacts shatters all self-imposed limits.
The following NowFacts are direct quotations from Vernon Howard, taught in his classes over a 12-year period. NowFacts give you a friendly, no-nonsense jolt. They open a window for learning and a door to the cheerfulness of the present moment. Most important, they reconnect you with timeless spiritual principles.
Use the following NowFacts to develop greater awareness.
NowFact A. "I am here."
These three words "I am here" instantly release you from your rambling thoughts and return you to the pleasantness of the moment. They can be used many times a day to teach the mind the supreme value of now. Voice the words (silently or audibly) and let them remind you to notice your environment, including colors, the breeze, your posture, your voice, the room and its objects, the car you're driving, and the passing scene. Awaken to the subtle. No other place is richer than now!
"I Am Here" also unlocks the power to keep your mind where your body is. Since your body is always in the present moment, why not join it? It's amazing how much "I am here" opens you up to glimpses of your rich and purpose-filled life. No force or hard effort, just simple recognition.
NowFact B. "I want to know."
This is self-teaching at its best. I want to know when I'm walking across the room. I want to know when I'm talking to someone. I want to know when I'm watching TV. When you walk across the room, are you thinking of something else?
When you talk to someone, are you concerned about the impression you're making instead of being aware of the other person? When watching TV, are you viewing the screen and knowing you're in the room or do you get caught up in the action on the screen? Resolve to be aware in spite of all the old habits that take away that awareness.
I observed something about author Vernon Howard that had a profound effect on me. Every time he lifted his glasses and put them on, he knew he was doing it. His movement had that special quality of awareness. No wonder he was so cheerful!
NowFact C. "What will happen if I go a little deeper?"
When the heavenly winds of now break through, slow down and take notice of these special experiences. Don't treat them carelessly. Go deeper into their content by connecting to the present moment and taking in as much as you can. Discover what happens when you go a little farther, a little deeper. You can never recreate exhilarating experiences by seeking them directly. The way to guarantee their return is by using The Language of Awakening.
NowFact D. "I can use all things for my inner development."
It's not just the grander events that create significant growth opportunities. You find advanced truths in the little things: tasting your food, turning on the light switch, lifting your cup of tea, reaching for the telephone, taking your next breath. You can find the most elevating realizations in simple things often experienced at a low grade of awareness.
You can also find elevating realizations in unpleasant experiences. For example, you may have loaded software on your computer and it doesn't work as advertised. Feeling frustration because of this is an option, not a necessity. You can use this difficult moment to deliberately choose calmness and intelligent action in place of counterproductive stress, which is entirely self-generated.
Do you see how this NowFact is immensely practical? It reminds you to choose learning over resistance. Like an inverted pyramid, problems draw their strength from mental meandering. Restore your awareness in the simple acts of daily life and watch this meandering fade away.
NowFact E. "I don't have to be interested in what was just said."
This NowFact offers exceptional practical power. You don't have to think about the water cooler gossip or the problems presented by the media. You don't have to accommodate people who demand that you should think about what's on their minds.
This doesn't mean you don't have good manners; it's just that your awareness is awake so you're not so easily carried away. As your power of awareness expands, you're increasingly attracted to the cheerfulness and vitality of the present moment. As a result, distractions hold less power to pull you away from the now.
Marvelous built-in appeal
NowFacts condense an amazing amount of truth into just a few words, making it easier to pause, apply, and become aware. And awareness has a marvelous built-in appeal; the more you experience it the more you want to receive it.
Copyright 2006 Tom Russell
The struggles of asthma also mean that medicines must be taken regularly and the patient must do all they can to minimize contact with known triggers of an attack.
To make this self management possible the patient and doctor must work together to create an individual action plan.
Naturally, this involves taking the correct medicines and learning to use the inhalers properly as well as having regular check-ups.
A key part of the plan is that the asthmatic needs to identify and avoid the things that can worsen or trigger the asthma symptoms.
If you have a pet keep it out of your house. Their hair or skin may be a triggers for your asthma.
You shouldn't smoke and should stay away from smokers.
Stay indoors with the A/C on, where possible, when the air is dry or full of pollen.
Wash your bedding, sheets and blankets, weekly in hot water to clean the dust mites.
Prevent colds and the flu by washing your hands often, sneezing into your elbow, not you hands and think about getting a yearly flu shoot.
You should wear a scarf over your mouth and nose when it is cold outside, especially if the cold air triggers your asthma.
Physical activity is important to your general health and to your asthma. If exercise triggers asthma attacks, speak with your doctor(s) with the goal being to find you exercises that will not cause asthmatic problems.
If you are allergic to sulphites, avoid foods (some breads, canned fruits, cereals with dried fruit) or beverages (beer, wine, cocktail mixes and most drinks containing sugar) that contain them.
Humidity in the home can assist molds and fungi grow in the home and to produce and release millions of spores small enough to be airborne and that may trigger asthma attacks when much above 50%.
Open windows throughout the house, especially in the kitchen or bathroom areas allowing the hot humid air from the shower or dishwasher to escape and use a dehumidifier in your basement if you have the need.
Be careful with furnaces, stoves, space heaters and similar combustion units. They can produce gases and airborne particles that can be triggers for asthmatics.
Change filters in the furnace of your home monthly or at least as often as the manufacturer recommends.
Check them over on an annual basis, by yourself, or better yet by someone who is knowledgeable about these. Check with your local gas company, most perform this service for free.
Avoid airborne perfumes, deodorants, or air fresheners and when painting or doing crafts make sure you are in a well ventilated area.
Be aware of signs and symptoms of an asthma attack, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, or any difficulty in breathing.
Take your medication as directed by your doctor and use your peak flow meter to monitor your asthma.
A healthy lifestyle is part of the management and treatment of your asthma.
A healthy lifestyle will not make you, me or anyone immune from colds or illnesses and may not get rid of all of problems with allergies and asthma, but it is likely to help.
Increase the fruits and vegetables you eat and decrease the fats and sugars you eat, exercise often, find ways to control the stress in your life, and, of course, don't smoke.
If your asthma gets worse then you should get help from your doctor to either bring it back under control or alter your medication. Here are some of the telltale signs that things are deteriorating:
Article Source :
About Author
Both Tom Russell & Mike Herman are contributors for EditorialToday. The above articles have been edited for relevancy and timeliness. All write-ups, reviews, tips and guides published by EditorialToday.com and its partners or affiliates are for informational purposes only. They should not be used for any legal or any other type of advice. We do not endorse any author, contributor, writer or article posted by our team.
Tom Russell has sinced written about articles on various topics from Interview Questions, Difficult people and Alternative Medicine. Tom Russell is founder of the SuperWisdom? Foundation - an oasis for awareness, purpo. Tom Russell's top article generates over 12100 views. to your Favourites.