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~  A Delicate Dance: Where Logic Meets Zen ~



This morning, dawn’s gentle nudge awakened me, not just to the day, but to a recurring theme in my life: balance. It’s a captivating waltz, this interplay of logic and Zen, playing out in both my financial realm and physical being.

The financial arena, often portrayed as a chaotic jungle, surprises me with its hidden harmony. Money pirouettes, flowing in from one source, then gracefully twirling away to meet a need. But worry not, it always returns, a testament to living in sync with my values and aspirations. When my focus aligns with what truly matters, the financial dance seems to follow suit.

Beyond the realm of coin and commerce, I find myself drawn to the earth’s grounding embrace. Barefoot walks awaken a primal connection, while sun salutations energize me with the sun’s golden touch. These practices are more than mere exercise; they’re a balancing act, harmonizing my physical and emotional energies, leaving me feeling centered and anchored to the very planet beneath my feet.

As I ponder these seemingly disparate spheres, a beautiful connection emerges. Financial stability grants me the freedom to explore my physical and emotional well-being. Conversely, a balanced mind and body empower me to make sound financial decisions. It’s a captivating tango, logic and intuition intertwining to create a harmonious flow.

Suze Orman’s wisdom echoes: “Money is but a tool; its true value lies in how we wield it.” When used wisely and ethically, it becomes an instrument for crafting a life that sings in perfect harmony.

My journey towards balance continues, and with each step, I gather invaluable insights. As I remain steadfast in my values and goals, I know this dance will lead me to a life brimming with fulfillment and graceful balance.

© Jurgens Pieterse. All rights reserved. 2023

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~ Finding Balance, Grounded in Gratitude ~



Today I woke up overflowing with gratitude. Blessings, both tangible and intangible, arrived at the perfect moment. My tried-and-true formula for manifesting solutions felt validated once more, and an unexpected bonus: confirmation that practicing rune yoga barefoot actually benefits my health! These seemingly disparate events converged, painting a clear picture of balance – needs met, health on the rise, both interconnected.

This experience highlighted a profound truth: restoring balance is more powerful than chasing it. Shifting the fulcrum, seeking entirely new levels, can be challenging. It’s often easier to maintain a current state than embark on a complete overhaul.

But where does this balance begin? Our bodies, I believe, hold the key. They are our strongest connection to the physical world, the Earth itself. So, wouldn’t it make sense to first ensure our bodies are in balance before tackling our thoughts and emotions? A balanced body can serve as a sturdy foundation for mental and emotional harmony. Healing, then, becomes a journey towards restoring that equilibrium, bringing our being into tune.

This perspective sheds light on the power of practicing barefoot yoga. It necessitates stepping outside, forging a connection with nature, creating a space conducive to grounding ourselves. My newfound physical balance has translated into a surge of internal energy, a blossoming confidence. This resonates deeply with Odin’s wisdom: “Deeds shape with deeds into deeds” – each action, each step towards balance, builds upon the last.

I share this experience not just for personal reflection, but with the hope it might spark a new outlook, inspire others to seek balance in their own lives. As a Libra, I believe this is the gift I can offer the world – a reminder that even in the midst of change, seeking and restoring equilibrium can lead to a more fulfilling existence.

© Jurgens Pieterse, All rights reserved. 2023

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Passion for mindfullness

“What are you passionate about, what’s burning inside you?

I am passionate about many things. Tai chi, Yoga, TRE and Reiki probably in the front of the line of things that I do feel passionate about. My passion is for adding value to the lives of others.  My passion had been up an down and ventured through a multiplicity of things. I am still pasionate about astrology, I-ching and the runes. I can continue with the list. Almost everything I touched in my life is still a passion. I am still as passionate about my work as I was eight years ago when I joined Parliament. Business intelligence, information management and business analysis are as interesting for me today as what it was yesterday. So it seems my passions revolve around Philosophy, health, mysticism, divination and work.

So my passion moves in cycles where I remember an old passion and embrace it once more and then later to let it go again. My latest passion was probably my Jeep and off road driving. Even though my Jeep is broken at the moment it still is currently a passion. I love the adrynaline surge when the jeep goes off road even when I choose the easier routes. I am still having a passion for Stoicism and Rudolf Steiner’s calendar of the soul. I doubt if I will ever find someody that can share with me all my interests.

That leaves the question…what is my current passion that is burning inside me.  I have a passion for meditation and mindfulness. I have spend much time in meditation and seeking my inner stillness. Mindfullness is probably the basis for health, philosophy, mysticism, divination and work.

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Trauma Release Exercises

I attended an introductory talk about TRE (Trauma release Exercise) with the aim of being trained as a TRE practitioner and ultimately a TRE trainer. Part of the recommendation of the process is to maintain a diary so I decided to keep track of this journey earlier rather than trying to do it later.
We were a massive group of fifteen anxious people gathering to hear what TRE is and how it will benefit us. In essence TRE is a process of addressing stress related conditions. The theory is that the body maintains a memory of each time it experienced stress and that TRE allows a natural manner for the body to detox it from stress memories. A specific muscle is designed for the purpose of shaking off the stress. TRE follows a process of six exercises designed to fatigue some muscles starting with the legs, working up to the core muscles in the back and the waste. Once the six exercises are done a particular body position is assumed that allows for the body to start to shake naturally.
I was particularly interested in the fact that it works on the leg muscles and the back in a similar fashion as Tai Chi. The facilitator confirmed that some of the exercises was borrowed from Tai Chi and later I discovered that all the exercises are done with the legs bent. The position that starts the shaking of the body is similar to a position I have done in Yoga as the yoga bridge pose. As with most other disciplines much is made of deep breathing.
We started the exercises by putting our left hand on our heart and breathing …through the hand. This was followed by standing on one leg and moving onto your toes, a position crunching down on one leg at a time, three positions of bending forward with the legs spread wide, a sitting against a wall exercise, a bending backwards exercise and finally doing the yoga bridge pose but with the souls of the feet touching. After this the buttocks are lowered to the ground but the soles are still touching. The knees are slowly raised to find the sweet spot where the body naturally begins to tremor.
The tremor I felt was slight but definite and I soon discovered that I cannot make the tremors happen but must relax and allow it to happen all by itself. The whole process was actually comforting and it was interesting to observe the involuntary processes taking over. After a while I was told to put my feet flat on the ground and experience the tremors from that position. We lied like that for ten minutes before being told to put our legs down and push our knees down into the ground like shut down process. Then we lied in any position to allow the body and mind some time to integrate the experience.
An interesting aspect of this process is that you do not need to face or know the cause of the stress but just follow the process. I felt aware and present during the debriefing process where people discussed how they experienced the process. Apparently it is a process of self discovery and some premium is placed on self awareness. This is why journalling is an integral part of the process.