He reiterates that his ability to embrace the suck is what actually helped him to breeze through the Hell Week portion of Navy SEALS boot camp and graduate as honor man 1 in his class. Hell Week tests physical endurance, mental toughness, pain and cold tolerance, teamwork, attitude, and your ability to perform work under high physical and mental stress, and sleep deprivation. Above all, it tests determination and desire. It is often the greatest achievement of their lives, and with it comes the realization that they can do 20X more than they ever thought possible.
It is a defining moment that they reach back to when in combat. They know that they will never, ever quit, or let a teammate down. The most amazing thing, however, is that Mark says that anyone can train themselves to be this way. When we can train our mind to think a certain way regardless of external circumstances we are capable of so much more than we ever thought possible. Breath Control - Controlling the breath helps to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system to shut off the "fight vs. When one can control their breathing, they can control their thoughts, their physiology, and ultimately their response to any external circumstance no matter what it is.
Positive Internal Dialogue - The language we use with our self-talk determines our physical state, which determines our external results. Have a clear vision of the mission you want to accomplish and speak life and positivity into that vision with your internal dialogue. The body will respond to what the mind says. Powerful Imagery - Mark once did a 45 minute plank hold. He made it through by envisioning himself as a steal beam and repeating the mantra "Easy day, we got this" to himself over and over.
He also says that he can help almost anyone do this. It's not a matter of the body but of the mind, and the pictures we hold in our minds during certain situations of high pressure or stress that cause people to think they can't do it. Creating Micro Goals - Train the mind to be present-moment focused. Focus on what's in front of you, not the entire journey ahead. I will be nestled in the mountains and resting on the shores of a beautiful lake.
Everything has been falling into place since. I was given an easy option to relocate but I chose the harder route as the easier option did not sit right with my soul. I feel such a strength coming forth!
It just all makes sense! I would also like to mention that I have been receiving sessions from an Openhand Facilitor and significant shifts are happening! The" Open Air " Meditation Hall roof is repainted and looks amazing and shining. All beautiful Souls attending the " Transfiguration" workshop next month will enjoy it's new radiant softening color. It has been a honor to Be part of this very unique experience. Right now , i can even feel like there was no small me doing anything - rather A much Biigger force guiding every step of the work.
Path Between worlds in it's next step of unfolding magic. This new Me " vehicle "is taking off The Spirit Warrior is rekindled and ready for the next step. Aloha , Namaste , so much love. Yes, you've done an excellent job of the open air studio - awesome. It's exceptionally precise and was done with amazing focus and love - a true warrior's work. There is a rising Warrior Spirit anchoring here on our West Coast. Path Between Worlds gave us renewed strength and illuminated the spark within. The gift we all share, back at home, is keeping that spark glowing.
Open and Trinity you are true, courageous Spirit Warriors keeping the beacon lit and blinking for a new rising world. Paul Luftenegger's lyrics, written in Hawaii, help me to continue engaging my own Warrior Spirit as life unfolds in front of me.
You are here to here to help this world grow Light, infused with you. Gratitude abounds sharing the journey with so MANY souls from around the world through this magic connection. Thank you every One In reply to Spirit energy Your dogs are beautiful Thank you, Trin and Open, for the video and article. I have watched the video several times since it was posted yesterday, and just read the spirit warrior piece. Such a powerfully inspiring article! I'm "full-on" committed to my ongoing journey of letting go of who I am not and becoming who I truly am. Indeed, I am a Spirit Warrior.
These 22 signposts help to guide the way. Thank you for leading the Light Brigade, Trinity and Open! Rise up, rise up Oh, rise and show your power Rise up, rise up We're dancing into the sun Rise up, rise up It's time for celebration Rise up, rise up Spirit's time has come. Both Jan and I have been drawn to the statement that you, Open, made: So off we went down that rabbit hole, unaware we even carried with us the baggage of: Finally after bumping off the walls of the warren and coming to a place of egoic exhaustion, we realized that the question already was and had always been there to discover.
It simply took us to see the forest for the trees. It was synchronicity that revealed the question. We had felt called to perform a ceremony to honour the energy, space and soul of our new yurt. What was chosen by each of us was 'randomly' selected by just opening the book to where we were drawn to do so. Jan read the question: Is the unknown your closest companion? With this surrender came a realization that we shared the birthing of a profound commitment: We saw at a visceral level what you, Open and Trinity, are guiding all of us to do which, to me, is to follow this unfolding and let every experience land in us no matter what — welcome what arises — eh?
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This has been a huge awakening for me as I had been pushing life Now the energy expended is no longer directed on the desire for an outcome and instead there is a profound 'yes' to the flow. What has been surrendered is the need to control our future for fear it may bring us to our knees if we don't subdue it and control it. We still may be brought to our knees -- which we are open to. It is curious to me that after twenty — five years of teaching T'ai Chi I am just waking up to a whole new depth of the meaning of one of its tenets: This includes even the notion of leading.
So we are now actually on our bicycle for the first time, somewhat wobbly and apprehensive and yet alive and with the excitement of riding with, our closest companion, the unknown. The real danger is that of looking over our shoulders for the 'how and why'. So it's eyes on the road and enjoy the ride. Distortions will be met with the 'yes' of exploration. The seeds you showed us to sow have germinated and fresh green leaves are now pushing through the soil into the light. In reply to dragon ride by Dogman. Yes, there is nothing quite like diving into the flow and surrendering to its pull.
Over the years, I've frequently felt quite alone on the 'soap box' extolling the virtues of that one. Finally the dyke is bursting and a few other souls are diving into the mainstream - what else is there?
Holy Moly Geoff, what an awesome post! To simply say I resonate with it would be an understatement. The synchronistic choosing of John O'Donohue's question "Is the unknown your closest companion?
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It took me back to the summer of when while asking for support from Guidance I repeatedly heard the statement Crave Uncertainty. My response was "Are you kidding me? Why would anyone crave uncertainty!! Little did I know. At the time I was approaching Guidance to ask for direction. My realignment had taken place and my life had changed significantly on multiple levels. Being in flow was too damn uncomfortable. I cut these words out and they are taped to the wall in clear view as I type this post.
This synchronicity allowed me to be open to the possibility that one could possibly crave uncertainty and still maintain their sanity. Almost two years later and I get it! The unknown can't harm me so why not bring it on. Bring forth the spirit warriors In reply to spirit warriors by Elven-mystic. Your words "a little bumpy at first" resonate deep within and describe my journey thus far. I am truly opening up and beginning to feel the spirit within.
The calling to be a Spirit Warrior is strong and I'm giving in.
Blessed to bless others!: God is Our Divine Warrior
Thank you for this comment. It is either the Tribune on the plain, a sermon on the mount, or a very private ecstasy still higher up. We are not the less to aim for the summits, though the multitude does not ascend them. Dear Open, Wow, what a divine delight to be have "stumbled' upon your site, I have been asking the Universe to show me! I have never cried as much as I did - finishing an entire box of tissues at once. It pretty much then started to unravel for me. I ended up leaving my job - a very glamorous highly paid existence and fell in a deep despair. I questioned everything - nothing made sense anymore.
Days would go by and I wouldn't even see the light of day. I was using all kinds of substances to numb the pain and "escape". I lost control of who and what I was. I started seeing energy forms, some good, some bad. I channelled Mahatma Ghandi and Shirdi Baba - I started seeing dead people in my lounge wanting to "share" their pain and story with me. I went from contract jobs to being unemployed to losing my life savings in a business that collapsed after 3 months. I was so lost and alone and scared.
I couldn't make sense of anything. Through a close friend and spiritual human master - I started to experience some sort of "sense" of what was happening. I had white misty beings touch me and laugh and tease in my room where I had to pinch myself to see if I was really seeing what I was seeing. I have also tapped into the most beautiful guides - a Red Indian warrior and a monk with a white flowing beard. I started to be able to read peoples minds and do channellings - often revealing facts and instances of peoples lives much to their amazement.
I believed at that point I was a way shower. Flashes and twinkles of light and beings from other realms I assume became part of my daily life. I delved into various books about clairvoyance and one night whilst attempting the pendulum method to my absolute terror managed to open a portal for some "unwelcome" energies to regain entry back to Earth. I was explicitly warned by my human spirit master to NEVER delve into anything like that again as I could open portals that could allow forth much more detrimental energies. I met Shainal in - we had the initial twin flame recognition and embarked on a romance that was a divine experience from day 1.
One night him and I were lying on the bed and we saw this mist - as we zoned in it started taking a shapes and forms. It was unbelievable, it was a golden mist and took on whatever shape we imagined in our minds. It became part of our lives and existence. Then it would change colours ranging from the most beautiful blues and greens and reds and pinks, just breath taking particles of light that would manifest in what we imagined it to be. Beams of light emanate from our fingers and we would be able to create little balls of light within our palms.
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It is truly otherworldly and is a part of our lives now. I then was very attracted to the Arcturian messages and there were many synchronistic signs from them that I could possibly be from that star constellation. I started seeing these circular abstract flashes of radiant light in my periphery - like patterns of light - it was exactly like the shapes I would see related to the Arcturians.
I also see a tunnel vision effect in my peripheral where the light curves into a shadow effect. I assume this is the 5D. Nonetheless for all my abilities - and tapping into other realms - I have read and followed many spiritual channellers as well - my divinity always seemed to not be serving me much. That is until I found your site. And it feels like home. I wanted to introduce myself and get your understanding on my path. Am I an empath? I am still seeking clarity on that. I have shut off my ability to tap into energies as it was very very heavy for me and was causing a lot of distress.
I have had a 2 jobs since which had a high raptor conscience flowing within and just resigned today from the current one. I have picked up raptor energy forces and it has been very very dense for me. I am feeling a sense of something since I found your site I know this has been divinely guided and the journey has only begun for me. I have resonated alot with your path as a catalyst - perhaps you can enlighten or guide me to understand what my gifts and abilities and purpose means.
I just discovered writer, Alison Nappi, who describes herself as "a mystic forged in fire". Here's a piece by her that speaks powerfully to the warrior in me. Perhaps it will inspire you, too. You are so revered, so adored, so magnificent, that to send to you a savior would be to destroy your opportunity to become what you are in truth, to realize yourself fully, in the glory of your divine humanity. It is true, there are those who need surrogate representatives to protect their interests: No one is coming to save you because you are the hero, the heroine who has come to free up life here.
Yours must come first. There is no other way. If you were not required to save yourself, you would not know what it takes, your compassion would be shallow, your eyes would be dull and cloudy, your strength would not hold out. If you refuse to save yourself, you condemn creation to incompletion. Those you might have healed, might have protected, might have represented, might have loved back into wholeness, may not fulfill their own destinies either. For some of these unknown persons, you may have been the last dry match in the the world, and it would be enough to set them ablaze by your example.
You don't need the white knight.