Education
Gateways to New Possibilities of Being
When we are on the Path of Still Point Wellness, learning to unlearn, clearing out old energy, releasing old patterns, cleansing one’s heart, mind and body, these are practices and perspectives that are vital to the process of returning to one’s ground of being.
But where do we begin…
There is so much self-improvement information available these days that our wellness journey can be overwhelming and confusing.
To simplify things, the Path of Still Point Wellness offers original education content as well as foundational references in four areas: Body, Mind, Home, and Relationships. These include workshops, blog posts and web sites as well as references that underpin the Still Point Wellness Path.
Blog Posts for Education and Insight
Running a Green Light
Obey the nature of things, and you are in concord with the Way, calm and easy and free from annoyance, but when your thoughts are tied, you turn away from the truth, they grow heavier and duller and not at all sound.When they are not sound, the spirit is troubled, what is the use of […]
Clinging is Out of Bounds
Clinging is never kept within bounds; it is sure to go the wrong way; quit it, and things follow their own courses, while the Essence neither departs nor abides. — Sosan Ganchi Zenji, 3rd Patriarch of Zen As I leave the house one hypothetical morning, I am pleased with how centered I am and flowing […]
Calm and Large-Hearted
The Great Way is calm and large-hearted; for it nothing is easy, nothing is hard; small views are irresolute. The more in haste the tardier we go. — Sosan Ganchi Zenji, On Believing in Mind Election speeches are filled with both big and small ideas-big ideas about the higher good and small ideas imbued with […]
Self Care Workshops
Coming in 2020
- The Human Crystal
- Posture Boot Camp
- Meditation Sampler
- Energetic Cleansing in the Home
- Body, Mind and Spirit Energetic Cleansing
- Crystal Grids
- Listening to the One
Helpful References and Links
Body
Julia Seton: The Psychology of the Solar Plexus and the Subconscious Mind
Read The Psychology of the Solar Plexus and the Subconscious Mind by Julia Seton.
George Osawa and the Kushi Institute
Macrobiotics is a powerful diet that heals mind, body and spirit through its foundations in zen Buddhism. Understanding the spiritual nature and qualities of food brings our unbounded, true nature more clearly into focus. Read more at the What is the Macrobiotic Diet? article.
Body Type Quiz: What’s my Dosha?
Knowing your body type and which foods support your health and which to avoid is fundamental to sustaining wellness. Take the Body Type Quiz: What’s my Dosha?
Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental Meditation or TM is a very personal and effective tool for working with one’s mind. As a mantra based meditation, it offers a quick and effective method for deeply developing the mind and enhancing ones being and quality of life. Learn more at the Transcendental Meditation® website.
Stephen Heine: Existential and Ontological Dimensions of Time in Heidegger and Dogen
A very helpful, albeit dense, work that articulates the fine points of where western metaphysics leaves off and eastern metaphysics begins. Read Existential and Ontological Dimensions of Time in Heidegger and Dogen by Stephen Heine.
The International Center for Reiki Training
More information and courses available at The International Center for Reiki Training website.