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Whosoever has attempted in his life to build a fire under the watchful eye of nature (i.e. not in a fire place) has in my opinion all the tools and temperament with which to build extraordinary wealth.

Imagine the times you have set out to build a fire at a campsite. Were the conditions perfect? Rarely are the conditions perfect for such an endeavor. And rarely does the world present opportunity for wealth building in a manner other than one requiring patience, hard work and a little bit of luck and skill.

Do you remember now the task of building that fire? Did you have all the necessary tools? There are tools one needs in the forests of this world and the jungles of this culture. Tools are needed to start and maintain a fire and to begin the upward spiral toward wealth. Axes, saws, matches, books (not to burn!), knowledge and mentors all are necessary to achieve the goals of warmth, safety and peace of mind.

Let’s build a fire. I am a dreamer and idealist and have decided to throw some downright massive logs into our fire pit. Try and try as I might I will have created much smoke but little fire. Now I am the type of person who will give all my energy in short bursts and soon lose track because of the greener grass on the other side. So I put lots and lots of dry grass and flammable kindling and watch as my fire by all outward appearances looks like a genius created it. But wait just a minute and see the fire diminish and my enthusiasm return to the dream state. Not a good way to create a fire or wealth.

Now let us build a fire properly, patiently and with the expertise of those who have come before us. We must gather some wood, a metaphor for the energy and effort required to get our fire of wealth burning. In order to build a fire that will become the foundation of our warmth building efforts, (a metaphor for income) we need some kindling. Next we need some slightly larger sticks and finally some logs. In order to build fire or wealth one step must come before the next or the flames will never grow. We grow each stage in increments each calculated to set the next level ablaze. We must begin growing wealth with some tools and knowledge using baby steps like kindling to get the ball rolling. Next we must put on some bigger branches to keep the fire growing. This step is like putting several key action steps together to create a deal. The final step when the fire is still growing will work only if the first goals have been attained. In this final step of wealth building we use the resources, the heat and energy, of the first steps to create residual wealth and heat. When we’ve attained this third degree the fire takes on a life of its own. Now there is little left to do but sit back and enjoy the heat of our efforts and the residual income we have created to sustain us through the long winter of our lives.

Cheers,
Shawn of Hypno-Freedom

Do you know how to breathe properly?

In my travels day to day I notice that the majority of people I meet do not breathe with intention and ease. The labored breathing patterns of humans I have witnessed are not an isolated and random event. At the time of this awakening one knows such disconnection from our breath to be a phenomenon in an alarming pandemic pattern. The world at large seems to be holding our collective breath as if before some spiritual plunge.

Only recently have many of you begun to notice this among our Earth brothers and sisters. You may also know, as awareness of seemingly new trends and human nuances comes individually to the forefront of thought, that the event is not something entirely new. One becomes with the awareness fully engrossed with the idea that thousands of years has the human family been holding our collective breath in deep spiritual slumber.

What can we do about this? What are the repercussions of such a “fall”? How is the world we know been influenced and forged by the unintentional dreams of unconscious denizens? And why have the answers and truth been omitted and erased for so long when cooperation not slavery is our highest goal?

We could spend a lifetime pondering and acting out conspiracy in our mind for purposes no other than justice in hindsight; or we could take the reigns for a new truth: That inside us is the power and presence of fearless and infinite co-creative ability.

Marianne Williamson wrote a beautiful truth that when understood is the simplest explanation for such a history of somnambulation and causes us to fully comprehend the urgency and necessity of this awakening. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us”. How succinct and profoundly inherent is this truth. The time for blame and finger pointing is representative of an outmoded consciousness that we find daily does not work toward our blossoming. What once was a recurring nightmare is no longer. What is the old makes now its way for the new and exciting world of collective human consciousness.

Now is the time for a follow-up question: Do you know how to breathe properly? If one watches one’s breathing patterns and patiently discerns the source, the frequency and depth, myriad conclusions one will arrive at regarding ones own level of present sleep. There is a trick here. If we were to discover we are holding our breath it is at this moment an awakening occurs and spiritual lethargy dissipates. In this moment fear, excessive thought, doubt and an entire host of lackluster emotions and self inflicted fetters all become irrelevant and melt away in a fragrant flowering.

In short one of the most profound spiritual practices and human obligations to oneself, one’s community and this Earth family is to become aware of our breath in every wakeful moment.

In the moments that an individual begins to shine many things can happen. Always there is a response from the Earth and our fellow humans in reaction to such a spiritual solar flare.

The Earth of course reacts ever as the flawless and unconditional lover; patient and wise and most of all non-judgmental and infinitely supportive.

The man next door, next tribe, next sect, cult, next set of beliefs is often violently opposed to the light of truth we shine. This is merely more of the old ways clinging to fear, greed and control and has no particular hold upon the choice we must make now to regain spiritual sovereignty.

What we must do despite such opposition and unbelief in oneness is to uphold the breath and face the fear head-on. With continued micro awakenings and increased awareness of the quality and consistency of our smooth and relaxed breathing pattern, a tipping point will be reached and the Earth will one day become the beacon of peace and prosperous abundant enlightenment for which we are destined. A web of quality constructed by heart felt communication, acceptance and compassion is now being woven. Differences will no longer divide only serve to strengthen this beautiful bond. Now is the time to face all fears and breathe this life energy back into this human body.

You have the love, the support, the guidance and all the tools you need to make the leap of faith. Do it now without hesitation and I will meet you here with open arms. Let us rejoice and peace be with us.

Love long and prosper,

Shawn of hypno-freedom.com

Remaining centered and composed during tough times is a sign of one’s character. How rewarding it is to keep grounded and in a state of witness consciousness even when stress is at a high level.

If ever you find yourself in a confrontation make sure that you separate your true self from any outside influence. For instance if one were to experience a disagreement with a co-worker, start your own healing and ultimately the healing of the relationship by unrelentingly remaining connected with your breath or a mantra; whatever it is it must be powerful and meaningful to you and must shake you to the awareness that you are not your thoughts and you are not the thoughts of the other party. Only from this state of awareness can a sufficient amount of separation occur to allow for a new compassionate viewpoint.

Considering that we create our reality one must take responsibility for ones thoughts as ones thoughts act like a wave on the surface of a pond…once they reach the edge of the pond there is no place to go but back in the same direction from whence they came. The quality of the wave of thought will vary from gentle to violent. It is up entirely to you how the reverberation comes back. We reap what we sew right?

I cannot stress enough the importance of separation from the energies and thoughts ill or otherwise during such a stressful encounter. Accusing, belittling and otherwise defending a mental position whether right or wrong is a willful act of the ego. You can bet that if the other individual holds a similar mental stronghold that the outcome will bode ill for both parties.

Instead allow for a moment the emotions and thoughts to simply be. Do not judge repetitive thoughts and watchfully coordinate your breath or mantra with such repetition and ultimately you will have made yourself a stronger individual. Becoming aware of the repetitive thought as it occurs is the first sign of true enlightenment and power of presence.

Consistently becoming the “observer” is to yield and become flexible. From such a place even self-deprecating thought holds no sway and one’s power becomes immeasurable. You do not have to be a victim of an “opponent”, “aggressor” or even yourself. Take back your beautiful God given gift of centeredness and compassion and new doors of communication open up. Take a stand against the ego’s need to be in the right. Stand fully aware that thoughts and mental positions are merely figments of the imagination and when you do, you will soon realize you have a choice: Allow your thoughts to create your body and world; or get in touch with the inner witness by following the breathe and thus remaining centered in the birthright of the infinite being who you are…always.

Shawn of hypno-freedom.com