Deven’s Journey

I am grateful for so many positive things happening in my life. My physical intelligence is taking care of a range of complex tasks so that I can eat, walk, talk, write, smile, eat, see, and do so many beautiful … Read More

Mind’s thinking is just nature. Just as I can’t stop or avoid nature, I can’t resist my thoughts. What can help me live with my thoughts skillfully: Being a witness saves me from getting entangled with my thinking. The paradigm … Read More

Can I always give? Can I find a reason to offer myself at every moment? Giving can be: Staying in a place of abundance to extend me and contribute when my ego might be raising the guard, or reacting with a … Read More

Things unfold according to their nature. What makes me rush them? It is, directly or subtly, anger. What lies beneath the surface of anger is some fear. What is it in the current situation that is making me feel threatened? … Read More

Can’t I trust the natural wisdom of the body and how it supports life? My breath takes care of itself, gratefully. My ears can hear, eyes can see, organs can take care of the metabolism and biology of being alive. … Read More

Unpleasant things are inevitable. My mind can make me cling to what I want or push away what I don’t want. I can get stuck by holding on to narrow views, or self-serving hopes and wishes, or resistance to physical … Read More

Can I accept and welcome the present moment as it is? When I try to force an experience to be different from it, I don’t get to see its true nature. Fighting or resisting the pain allows it to dominate … Read More

Can I witness whatever comes up in the mind or body without judging it? It is the very nature of the mind to compare, judge, and evaluate. It saves me from harm’s way; it guides me to act sensibly. For … Read More

Can I be a beginner for a change? Have childlike curiosity. Have that lightness to see new ideas, scenarios, and perspectives with each moment rather than assuming/thinking it is a continuation of the same old. The beginner’s mindset can help … Read More

I read Duane Elgin’s Choosing Earth a few months ago. This blog post is my extract from the book combined with some other ideas and thoughts. The book’s message to me is a story where we, the citizens of Mother … Read More