Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Every thought has a " root " . Examination of the thought is the process of 'digging' into the thought to find that root. In the Very " root " of every thought is an 'intention'... a 'purpose'. This purpose is more often than not is a 'noble' one! Many of our thoughts that look very problematic and stressful on the surface are in fact have their root in our kindness and love! It is only due to the unawareness of this " root " purpose [at the conscious level] that the thoughts get often distorted. Once we see it's " root " we are then able to truly judge where our 'surface' thought and its resultant acts are the 'optimum' way to serve that purpose. Once we become TRULY Aware of our purpose - we can also SEE what is the optimum way of realizing that purpose and, by doing that we often get out of the " thought cycle " that might look very 'vicious' and 'complex' on the surface. * * * * * Consider following example: Reality: I snapped at my wife. Reality: I am frustrated with my wife. Reason: I am angry at my wife because she repeatedly eats food that makes her feel bloated and heavy. It generates too much gas and she gets headache, heart burns and many other physical discomforts. I am frustrated that she keeps doing it everyday. Root of the above thought: I want my wife to feel good [comfortable, healthy, free, light and energetic]. Root of the above thought: I care for my wife. Root of the above thought: I love my wife. Root of the above thought: I love. Root of the above thought: Love. Through examining my thoughts I become aware of the root of my 'problematic' and 'stressful' behavior, thoughts and words and find that it is in fact my love for my wife! Reaching that root, I can ask if my current behavior, action and words are the most optimum way to express act my love. The answer would be NO because, this behavior has repeatedly failed to achieve the desired result [of expressing love, or making my wife 'gas free'] and it has made both I and my wife feel worse. Reaching that root, I can even " see " that perhaps, honestly, truthfully, directly and literally just expressing my real desire may not be that worse than what I already do [snap at her]! For example, I can run her shoulders, her chest, hold her, hug her when she feels uncomfortable because expressing my " love " is my real root desire and because I " really " want to make her 'comfortable'. And, once she feels little better, I can simply say; darling, I love you so much and it gives me great pleasure to see you comfortable and healthy. It hurts me when I see you suffering from headache and other problems because of the food you eat. If there is a way I can help you in staying healthy, I would like to do that if not, I understand, respect and love the freedom that you have. I want you to have that freedom and I want you to know that I really care for you. I love you my darling. I can do that and perhaps, its effect would be far more pleasing to my wife. My action will be better aligned my purpose [of expressing love] and I might feel much better because I KNOW I am doing what I TRULY want. Yet, I can do it only if I know my true " root " purpose and I can reach there only through reexamination of thoughts and by digging into them until I find the real Core " purpose " behind them! Sponsored Link $420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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