"Mastery requires the Need to be Present. The Need to Win Drains You of All Power." by Eckhart Tolle
I hear these words while listening to a conversation between Oprah Winfrey & Eckhart Tolle on the web about his new book "A New Earth." I think that the tension between those two statements is an ongoing life challenge. To Master anything takes hard work... a lot of hard work. Yet, the drive to do so must come from a place which is beyond the lower level machination of competitive energy if it is to accomplish true Mastery. A difficult balancing act indeed.
One of the most profound aspects of work for me has been the ongoing cultivation of my craft to share insights with others through various dimensions of teaching which include my blogging. When this activity comes from the 'zone," it is truly a gift. It is effort without extra weight. No longer is communication about finding the right words, but rather inolves receiving the right words... and being a vessel that can conveys them with integrity.
Mastery is not a destination per se...it's the experience of heightened engagement. It's not about arriving...it's about being fully present. Mastery also absorbs replenishment without the distortion of ego centered behavior. It sheds the short term unsustainable distraction of event based euphoria and replaces it with the lasting joy of inner satisfaction and contentment...It realises just how poor we have become in misunderstanding the difference.
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Aloha Lola,
Master Eckhart is an amazing spritual teacher and his teachings have helped millions of people around the world. I'm so very please that Oprah has helped reveal his message to millions more. His book the Power of Now is a must read. Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom.
Peace,
Quite a few profound statements...but two that hit me:
Ah...but the ego that wants instant gratification from outside sources......rather than the satisfaction of success that derives from.....within.
Lovely Lola....I admire you and your MANY styles of writing...you are truly a .....wonderful writer (blogger)
Lola,
I already think too much as it is...your posts are too provoking...I mean that in a good sense...what you refer to as 'zone' I refer to as 'heart'...and no matter how many worlds and personal goals I achieve or conquer, I will still remain under the Lordship and Kingship of my Creator!!! Thanks, Fran
Expertly and beautifully put. Mastery is a very Zen experience; effortless when it is present.
How profound is this statement..." Mastery also absorbs replenishment without the distortion of ego centered behavior. It sheds the short term unsustainable distraction of event based euphoria and replaces it with the lasting joy of inner satisfaction and contentment" I love this statement, it'soo true. I started the Ophra-Eckhart webinar...but i got behind. I must catch up this is great stuff!!
Jane, if you ever come back to visit, give me a call. :) I'm not CRC, so I guess the "kick-out" option is not viable there. I am, however... a woman who has a deep commitment to her faith and relationship with Jesus.