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    Keeping Your Center

    By Michela | November 5, 2008

    Earlier this week I noticed a News Feature article on www.brainwavevibration.com about the controversial movie Zeitgeist. I’ve seen the movie and it definitely shocked my brain. It provides compelling, although maybe not complete, evidence for a number of different conspiracy theories.

    Both the article and the movie made me think more about what a practice such as Dahn Yoga can do in the face of fear and negative information, whether legitimate or not.  It shows me how important it is to be rooted in your own center, your dahn-jon, and to hold your own vision for your life and for the world no matter what the circumstances. As Lorna DiMeo is quoted as saying in the Summer 2006 issue of body & brain magazine, “Whenever I get sidetracked by a problem, I make sure I hold my vision in front of me. Staying focused on it helps me to rise above almost any crisis. Think of a compass and keep directing your ship back to your vision and the fact that you have mastery over it”

    For this reason, among others, I am very grateful for my Dahn Yoga practice.

    Have you seen the movie? What are your thoughts?

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    Topics: Consciousness, Brain |

    5 Responses to “Keeping Your Center”

    1. C. Om Says:
      November 5th, 2008 at 11:53 pm

      Great post! I have seen Zeitgeist. I thought it made a lot of excellent points. As far as being afraid of the implications; I have no fear. Recogizing the fact that we are beigs of consciousness who have the power to determine our life experiences; I am confident that everything is happening, and will continue happen for the best.

      Peace and blessings

    2. Chun Ha Says:
      November 5th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

      I’ve seen the movie too and it made my brain confusing,like your sharing.
      I felt what is truth,who I am and what my life is…etc

      However I felt definitly what Dahn yoga has wanted to say.How important awakening and getting back our center.
      Thank you

    3. r.c. Says:
      November 12th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

      I watched it twice & it’s very sad that the ones in power are destroying our world.I wish there was a way to play this movie at the 6:00 o’clock news so more people can see it & hopefully each individual will ask themself “what can I do” or “how can I make a difference.” We need more love & not greed. This world can be a better place. I will tell everyone I know to watch it.

    4. Michela Says:
      November 13th, 2008 at 10:57 am

      Yes, I also hope each individual will ask themselves “what can I do.” If we can all work together, even if we all have our own unique take on a situation, we can make a difference.

    5. Michela Says:
      November 13th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

      I found this quote in the “Dahn Yoga Basics” book. I think I’ve blogged about it before but I think it is appropriate here as well.

      The person with a safe center doesn’t fear change. We can choose change without fear before a challenge only when we are strongly centered. –Ilchi Lee

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