Category Archives: Contemplation

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~ On virtue and the present moment ~

~ On the Present Moment and Virtue ~

I withdraw into the quiet space of being. My body relaxes, my mind clears. I am all present in this moment.

I explore the universe within. Each virtue is a gift, and I have been cultivating them for many years. Yet I have not even scratched the surface of what is possible.

Today, I cast aside all comparisons with others, past or future. This is a moment for appreciating myself and my qualities, as they are. Nothing more, nothing less.

I know that many have advantages and have advanced further than me in life. But I am on my own path, at my own pace. It is time to simply look at where I am, by myself. Where others are is not important today.

The question to ask is, where am I now? What are the qualities in my life that are meaningful and manifesting? I return to relax in the virtues that I have cultivated. It brings me inner peace, calm, and equanimity.

When I am aligned with virtue, nothing can perturb my satisfaction. Life unfolds with effortless ease. There is no luck, only presence and joyful abundance.

Nothing gives clarity of mind like the lattice of virtue woven into my mind. With every thought, every breath, and every emotion, I am becoming more virtuous. When we enter the inner space, it is virtue that decorates the inner walls and simultaneously gives guidance towards becoming the sage I desire to be. Even if it is just for a moment, I live for the glimpse of what it means to fully embrace virtue in every aspect. I become deeper and more complete.

In my exploration of virtue I can conclude my findings:
– Virtues are not something that we achieve once and for all. They are a lifelong journey, and we will always be growing and learning.
– Virtues are not about being perfect. They are about striving to be the best version of ourselves.
– Virtues are not about being better than others. They are about being better than we were yesterday.
– Virtues are not about being happy all the time. They are about finding peace and contentment in the midst of the ups and downs of life.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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~ balance and harmony ~

~ balance and harmony ~

I am filled with immense gratitude for this day, which has brought me bountiful blessings at a time of great need. The old, true, and trusted formula of manifesting solutions has once again shown itself to be working. As an added bonus, I received confirmation that there is benefit to doing rune yoga barefoot. So, my day has sorted out the balance between need and supply, as well as an upward movement on health and well-being. These two things might seem unrelated, but today they bring one message of balance.

The balance is restored, and that may be the most powerful lesson to learn today. It is more difficult to shift the point of balance than to rebalance the focus around us. This means that we are much better at maintaining a situation than shifting to a new level.

The balance starts with the body. Our bodies are the strongest connection we have with the Earth or material world. Therefore, it makes sense to balance our thoughts and emotions with our body being balanced first. We can rely on the body’s balance to assist in the process of balancing thought and emotion. To heal is to restore balance and bring harmony to the body.

One method that seems to be strengthened in this approach is to do yoga barefoot. This means creating a space outside conducive to outdoor practice. I am grateful for my newfound balance, and I am grateful for having the means to bring balance to my body. I can feel the energy within me flowing stronger, and my confidence is building. This truly exemplifies the words of Odin, “Deeds shape with deeds into deeds.”

I hope this brings a new venture into this world, and I seek balance in all I do. That is the gift I can bring to the world as a Libra.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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~ Gratitude for the body~

What an exquisite pleasure to move within my body! My thoughts and feelings swirl, but I take a deep breath and focus on my body. It is my constant companion, my loyal servant, and my trusted guide.

I am grateful for my body’s strength, endurance, and flexibility. It sustains me, even when I am tired. It gives me courage, even when I am afraid. It is carnal and temporary, but it is also an inspiration and miracle. I am amazed by the way my body can transform itself through exercise and diet. It is a testament to the power of the human body.

I often value my thoughts and shelter my emotions, but my body, present in the moment, carries both. It is through my body that I experience the world, with all its beauty and pain. This is a gift, and I must not take it for granted.

My body is here in the present moment, serving me with its own delights. I can feel the sun on my skin, the wind in my hair, and the taste of coffee on my tongue and the smoothing flow of soft music into my ears. I am spoiled by my senses, and I am grateful for each and every one.

My body will communicate its own state of health through pain, tension, and tiredness. I must just take time to listen. I must honor my body’s needs and give it the care it deserves; the nurturing needed to function optimally with elegance and grace.

The body also gives me the pleasure of fitness and mobility; needed to breathe and to navigate this physical world. I breathe deeply and relax in the comfort of my body. I am more grateful than ever for this energy serving me.

Are you listening to your body? Stop criticizing your body with a negative body image. Take the time today to thank your body for it’s service through some love and pampering.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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Compassion through unity

I still have to make steady progress on my journey of self-mastery. I allowed myself recently to be upset by a few words of unbiased accusation. I did not react vehemently, but I did lash out with my tongue and, in the process, closed myself off from giving and receiving intimacy. In hindsight and reflection, I realize that I could have handled the situation better. I could have remained open in love, inviting and accepting, even in the face of conflict and hostility.

There is nothing wrong with explaining or setting things right during a disagreement. In fact, it might even be considered a duty to clear things up. But these are mere words, and no reason to close off and protect the sensitive ego. In fact, the ego, established on a firm basis of integrity, balance, and harmony, should stand erect and unmoved under any load.

Reason compels me to continue to remain open in love, inviting and accepting, in spite of conflict and hostility. My soul’s nature, where everything is connected, will always be an expression of divine love. I need to express more of this love through my heart center. The heart is not weak, but it is strong and resilient in its expression of love. I must express that love and acceptance fearlessly. I must express that love with courage and wisdom.

Maybe this is where the rune EH and the rune LAF are to be embraced. The bindrune, EH and LAF, is the expression of compassion through mystic union. I believe that the bindrune EH and LAF can help me on my journey. It is a symbol of the power of love, and it reminds me that I am never alone. When I feel disconnected, I can look to the bindrune for guidance and strength to restore my connection with fellow-kindness.

Compassion and unity are keys to self-mastery. When we are able to open our hearts to others, we are able to see them with clarity and understanding. We are also able to see ourselves more clearly, and to accept ourselves for who we are.

Connected compassion the strength to see the good in others, even when they are perceived difficult. It is the ability to see the good in ourselves, even when we have made mistakes.

I hope that this reflection has given you some food for thought. If you are also on a journey of self-mastery, I encourage you to remember the power of love and compassion. These are the qualities that will help you to express your true authentivity and achieve your highest potential.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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Letting Go of Attachments to Move Forward

I continue on my quest for deeper meaning in my life. I realize it will take more sacrifice as I cut away what no longer serves me. I’m really looking at shifting my priorities. Sadly, some things I treasure that helped me in the past have reached their expiry date, and I have to let go. Letting go is difficult because over time I have built up an attachment to things, people, thoughts, organizations, and ideas that have served me so well. Yet, these things can also be precisely the things that keep me from progress.

I want to write more, do more, and experience more. I need to look at my life philosophies and color them from a deeper truth that takes me to the next level. I am constantly aware that time is so very short in this lifetime. I feel a burning agency compelling me forward to strengthen my thoughts in virtue and my deeds in purpose. I am determined to cut away the waste that prevents progress and seek new sources of energy that can take me forward in life. I will not always have the luxury of my present day to be able to write, ponder, contemplate, and most importantly, to do.

Time wasted can never be recovered while effort towards a good cause is never wasted. When time is used well, it is a bountiful crop. In time, we build our confidence in what is, not in what lies in the future. The future is the magnet that pulls us along, which makes us realize that we cannot take our attachments with us when we want to venture into uncharted territory. When I step out of my comfort zone, I need to have only what I need to be agile and flexible.

I understand the struggle with letting go of attachments. It is difficult to let go of things that we have invested so much time and energy into. But sometimes, these attachments are holding us back from growth and progress.

I think it is important to be aware of our attachments and to challenge them when they are holding us back. We need to ask ourselves if these attachments are really serving us in the way that we think they are. Are they helping us to live our best lives? Or are they holding us back from our dreams?

If we decide that an attachment is no longer serving us, then we need to be brave enough to let it go. It is not easy, but it is possible. And it is often the only way to move forward.

I am still on my own journey of letting go. But I am learning that it is possible to let go of attachments without losing the value of the experiences that we have had. We can still appreciate the past, even if we are not attached to it. And we can still move forward, even if we have to leave some things behind.

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