Patience ~ Confucius

Patience ~ Confucius

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

This is a wonderful quote from Confucius. All too often today we feel rushed to meet deadlines or to simply check more items off our list. The reality is when we rush we fight against the natural rhythm of life and timing for things to be completed. When we force the issue we only experience anxiety, fear and indecision. Patience has immediate results and those results can be seen with peace of mind, confidence, and ease in making decisions.
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When we allow the necessary time to complete a task great things can be the result. So try moving towards your true self and let go of trying to finish things quickly.

Have a patient filled day!

Namaste,
Mary Jane Kasliner ~ Feng Shui Master & Certified Yoga Teacher

Yoga ~ An Ancient Practice

Yoga ~ An Ancient Practice

To the ancients, yoga is a complete system, of which the postures are a small aspect of the practice. Yoga, referred to as the whole, is spiritual in nature according to the sages.

In modern times, the position of the postures has been elevated to move to the forefront. Because of this many people think of yoga as being a physical practice only. In other words, the Whole and the Part have reversed position. Remember, the actual concept behind yoga is that the asanas or postures are only Part of the process or practice. The greater essence or purpose of yoga is to prepare the body (through the postures) to sit in meditation and connect to true self. This is why it is so important to meditate at the end of your yoga postures and then build upon that routine of meditation until it becomes a daily practice.

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Connecting to true self or spirit is the goal behind your yogic journey. Don't minimize that aspect of your practice as it is the branch and root to this ancient discipline.

May you build on your practice, seek inner knowledge, and grow beyond your imagination.

Namaste,
Mary Jane Kalsiner ~ RYT, EYT

The Earth's wisdom

The Earth's Wisdom


Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books."
~John Lubbock






Butchart Gardens ~ British Columbia ~ 8/2011

What a beautiful and profound quotation. The ancient sages learned from their surrounding environment. The mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, trees, rocks, soil, the moon and sun, stars and planets. All man needs can be obtained from mother earth and father sky. The question remains...How much time are you willing to take out of your busy schedule to spend some time with mother earth and all of her blessings? The answers you seek are waiting for you to discover. Begin with your surrounding environment. Listen to that voice within and I am sure you will discover exactly what is is you are looking for.

Namaste~ Mary Jane Kasliner ~ Feng Shui Master & Certified Yoga Teacher

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Finding Peace in Nature

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” ~John Muir

Have you ever experience a sense of profound peace and spiritual renewal in nature? Chances are you have. Recently, my husband and I set out for the Pacific Northwest to take in the sites that this country embodies. The experience was one of a life-time and will be permanently etched in my mind and spirit. I truly understand now how the ancient sages developed their wisdom. Spending the greater part of their life not only surrounded by nature but being a part of it, living it, breathing it and listening to it. Today, man is consumed with "the noise" or technology that demands his attention. Albeit technology makes for comfort and convenience, it also detracts from the simple things in life. It is in the simplicity that wisdom is found. Why not take some time out in your day and simplify, get outside and "be" with nature, look, listen, feel, smell and touch it. I'm sure you will find your day to be more peaceful.

Namaste, Mary Jane - Professional Feng Shui Consultant & Registered Yoga Teacher
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What is Enlightenment?

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What is the state of Cosmic Consciousness? The ultimate awareness is referred to as enlightenment, nirvana, samadhi, self-realization, rapture, ascension and unity consciousness. It is the goal of life for every human being to reach this state of awareness. It is brought about when the illusionary perception of separateness comes together into the Universal Self.

Our true nature is not limited but rather a vast sea, as we are everywhere. How can we achieve this state? The easiest way is to follow those before us who have paved the way. The sages, the saints, and ascended masters of all times found this path. Following the guidance and words of a previous teacher or guru. The enlightened master sees the grand achievement and encourages others to find this treasure.

Take time everyday to follow one word of wisdom from an ascended master and we shall all reach that state of consciousness.

Namaste -
Mary Jane - www.fengshuiyoganj.com

In Honor of 911

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I have been away in the Pacific Northwest for most of the month of August. What a spiritual place and divine land tompography. Upon returning I presented a 3 day seminar on Earth Energy, Land Clearing Ceremonies & Space Clearing at my Feng Shui School - Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui. Please enjoy the photos on my BSA Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150296901329842.340111.44231264841&saved#!/BSAfengshui

All Pacific Northwest photos are on my personal Facebook page. So if you are a member of facebook you may friend me and enjoy the scenery...

"You must give to nature more than you take. Obey it and the earth will provide you in glorious abundance." ~ Alan Chadwick

Namaste,
Mary Jane ~ www.fengshuiyoganj.com ~ www.njfengshuitraining.com

Quotes from Aristotle

Quotes of Wisdom~

"All men by nature desire to know." Aristotle

"It is not once nor twice but times without number that the same ideas make their appearance in the world." Aristotle

"There is something marvelous in all natural things." Aristotle


"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. "
- Aristotle


Enjoy these quotes. Wisdom of the sages will return in 10 days. Off to the Pacific Northwest.

Namaste,
Mary Jane
www.fengshuiyoganj.com

The Seven Rays

The Seven Rays

The seven rays or chakras govern the endocrine system and align to the seven major glands of the body. The higher man ascends on the ladder of evolution, the more these energy centers expand. The centers, usually described as wheels, rotate and can draw the radiations of perfection from the divine.

The lower 6 chakras are influenced on this physical plane. The root chakra can be overly influenced by objects and desires. The naval by passions including anger. The solar plexus by greed and fear. You can feel really stuck in life when this chakra is negatively impacted. The heart can be influenced by negativity. One becomes lethargic and not able to put the heart into anything. The throat can be negatively influenced causing one to be concerned only with power. The 3rd eye out of alignment moves towards intellectual arrogance. The crown is mostly underdeveloped. By turning to "I AM" presence this chakra begins to vibrate and enlightenment is reached.

Spend some time each day to meditate on the chakras. Wearing chakra beads helps to keep these chakras in alignment. www.fengshuiyoganj.com.


Namaste,
Mary Jane

Be Impeccable With Your Word

Be Impeccable With Your Word~

In the book The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz emphasizes the importance of being impeccable with your word. Your word is the power that you have to create a life of joy or a life of hell. It all depends how you choose your word. The Gospel of John in the Bible, speaking of the creation of the universe, says, "In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word is God." It is through the word that we get to express our creative power and manifest everything in our life.

The word is very powerful in that it can produce unbelievable beauty in your life or through its misuse create a living hell. Your word according to Ruiz is pure magic. This is not as easy as it may appear, as we are programmed to be less than impeccable with our words. Think about how many times during the day you have self talk going on inside your head. Have you ever stopped to listen to what you are saying? Begin to pay attention to the words in your mind, as this is what is creating your reality. If you want to change your reality, then change your words - become impeccable with your word.

Have a wonderful day manifesting the good things into your life.

Mary Jane
www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Secret Knowledge

Secret Knowledge:

Distinguish between those who understand and those who agree.
He who understands the Teaching will not tarry in applying it to life;
He who agrees will nod and extol the Teaching as remarkable wisdom,
but will not apply this wisdom to his life.
There are many who have agreed, but they are like a withered forest,
fruitless and without shade. Only decay awaits them.
Those who understand are few, but like a sponge they absorb the precious knowledge and are ready to cleanse the horrors of the world with the precious liquid.

~Buddha

What have you learned today?

Namaste,

www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Nature~

Nature

Wordsworth, an English poet expressed his love for nature in his works. In his famous poem " Nightingale! thou Surely Art," he writes about the sounds of nature - the singing bird and how these elements of nature becomes therapy for all. By immersing yourself in the present moment, and shutting out all other distractions, you can allow a bird singing to relax you and connect directly to your soul.

I'm sure if you think about the most pleasant times in your life it had something to do with being in nature whether it was a day at the beach, a walk through the park on an autumn day or simply swinging on a swing looking at the blue sky above.

To explore nature like so many artists and poets have, try the following:

• Sit under a tree and simply take note of your surroundings. Then close your eyes and listen to the ambient sounds that surround you.
• Walk barefoot upon the grass or the sand. Let the earth sink deep into your soul.
• Plan an extended time in nature on your next vacation and take a journal with you to record what you see, feel and hear.

These are just a few things you can do to reunite with nature.

Namaste,
Mary Jane
www.fengshuiyoganj.com