The Samurai Way to the Law of Attraction
Written by Jerry on August 13, 2009 – 5:01 pm -
When you think of a Samurai, what do you picture? Probably a disciplined warrior and formidable killing machine.
Many of the classic works from the Samurai era tell a different story. They tell a story of truly humble renaissance men, well versed in martial arts, fitness, calligraphy, poetry and much more. These were also men of tradition and honor.
A few days ago I was reading some of the old Bushido books in my library and came across a really great summary of the 20 Rules for Lifelong Training of the Samurai.
Did you know that they were not only masters of the Sword but, of the Law of Attraction? Take a close look at the twenty rules for lifelong training and you will find many parallels to using the Law of Attraction.
What you read will surprise you because, remember, this was written for and by true warriors in a time of turmoil.
1. Never Lie
2. Never Forget To Be Grateful To Your Employer
3. Never Forget to Be Grateful To Your Parents
4. Never Forget To Be Grateful To Your Teachers
5. Never Forget To Be Grateful To Your Fellow Human Beings
6. Do Nothing To Offend Your God or Your Elders
7. Do Not Resent Little Children
8. Do Not Burden Others With Your Problems
9. There Is No Place For Anger In The Way
10. Do Not Rejoice In The Misfortune Of Others
11. Do Your best To What Is Best
12. Do Not Turn Your Back On Others And Think Only Of Yourself
13. When You Eat, Be Mindful Of The Hard Work Of The Farmers Who Grew The Food. Never Be Wasteful Of Plants, Trees, Earth or Stones.
14. Do Not Dress Up In Fine Clothes, Or Waste Time On Superficial Appearance
15. Always Behave Properly With Good Manners
16. Always Treat Everyone As An Honored Guest
17. To Overcome Ignorance, Learn From As Many People As Possible
18. Do Not Study And Practice The Arts Just To Make A Name For Yourself
19. Human Beings Have Good And Bad Points. Do Not Laugh At Or Dismiss Anyone
20. Strive To Behave Well But Keep Good Actions Hidden And Do Not Seek The Praise Of Others.
We can all learn to attract whatever we desire into our lives by following the way of the Samurai through being truthful, being grateful, being conscious of our choices and seeking wisdom from many sources.
Follow these 20 rules and become a samurai of the Law of Attraction!
Never Stop Exploring Life!
Jerry L Saunders, RM
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12 Ways To Invite Spirituality Into Your Life
Written by Jerry on August 1, 2009 – 12:18 am -Here’s a quick list of ways to invite spirituality into your daily life. You don’t have to try them all. Choose the ones resonate with you and give them a try!
Be Honest. Be honest with others and especially with yourself. Dishonesty creates barriers between yourself and those you are dishonest with – including yourself.
See Humor. Life isn’t a serious disease. You’ll feel better about your life when you learn to see the funny things you do and the absurdities in the world. Chronic seriousness can make the joy flee from your life.
Meditate Daily. You’ve heard me say it before, right. In our modern world, you simply CANNOT connect with your inner spirit unless practice meditation regularly. The world moves waaaay to fast. Give your mind a break.
Keep a Journal. Socrates said “An unexamined life is not worth living.” Jim Rohn said "A Life Worth Living is a Life Worth Recording!" If you keep a daily journal you can see where you have been and get ideas for getting where you want to be. And a journal is the most wonderful gift you can leave behind for family and friends.
Give. All spiritual traditions talk about the importance of service. It doesn’t have to be money. You can give time, love recognition or help, just to name a few. Giving is one of the best ways to feel gratful for what you have. Not only will you trully connect with the receiver but, you know that you have plenty if you can give some away.
Don’t Ignore Negativey. Negative feelings can be useful. They can signal you that you aren’t living in harmony with your values. Don’t dwell on negative thoughts. But do examine them, without attaching blame, to learn from them.
Learn From Relationships. You might be surprised that relationships are the best mirror you can find to see what you are really like deep inside. Relationships can bring out the best and worst in you. Learn the hidden lessons from the bad. Cherish and share the beautiful moments. They can be so much more dymanic when shared.
Seek Help. Look for mentors. They don’t have to be teachers by profession. Others can help you learn to meditate, teach you yoga, hold you accountable for your actions, teach you to love, teach you other spiritual tradition…..
Discover Your Purpose. We all have one! Examine your own life history, spend time in silence listening to intutuion telling you what ’s important to you and learn to read life’s little hints along the way. If there was only one thing you could do for yourself this year, finding your purpose should be it.
Guard Your Mind. Your mind and spirit are preciuos gems. Be very careful of the friends you surround yourself with. Be just as careful about the influences you let into your mind. What influences? Newspapers, magazines, radio, movies, music, gossip…
Seek Inspiration. At the same you are guarding your mind you’ll want to fill it with as many inspiring things as possible. Once again, what things? Flowers, scents, good music, a hot bath, great books, uplifting friends…
Create Sacred Space. Everyone needs a sacred space. Mine is corner shelf unit that I have turned into a personal altar with candles, inscence, a statue and pictures of people important to me. Your might be a small flower garden or a bench under the shade of a tree. Any place that makes you feel relaxed and in touch with yourself is fine.
Now, you have a dozen ways to invite spirituality into your life. Use them. And, I forgot, there’s one more –
Never Stop Exploring Life!
Jerry L Saunders, RM
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If Your Life Sucks, This May Be Why
Written by Jerry on February 15, 2009 – 10:06 pm -Are you grateful for what you have? Do you have a gratitude journal or some way to express your gratitude every single day? You should.
People who lack gratitude always seem to find themselves living in poverty or not having the lifestyle they desire. Do you ever look at yourself as being unimportant and wonder why you can’t get any better than you already are? If you do, you lack the acceptance of how truly great you are and tell the Universe you aren’t worthy of what you want or already have. Read more »
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How Are You Vibrating?
Written by Jerry on February 10, 2009 – 12:42 am -
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