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started: 10/15/2008
Credo says we must awaken the "mother mind" and begin to "think sideways" rather than habitually using our rational "warrior" mind. What is the mother mind to you and how might you begin to think sideways?
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HOW TO CONNECT TO THE FEMALE ENERGY?
SURRENDER !!!
That what is need it !!!
To be able to connect with the female energy inside our self. FEEL, FEEL, FEEL, our own HEART.
He is very silent, does not scream, he whisper from the UKNOWN from EXISTENCE what to do ....
It does not mean anything that I'm in a female body and you are in a male body because both carry these energies (the female and the male).
It depends how we have grown up, and other factores in our life that brougth us to use more the female or male energy.
Of course, it is more natural that, in a woman there is the expression of a female energy .... but you also know that some women has more a male attitude towards life.
What is important to understand is HOW we USE these ENERGIES. Bring AWARENESS in this and than it can come the time WHEN is the moment to use which energy ... and HOW to use it .... It depends from the circumstances we are in at that exact moment. That means:
IN THE HERE NOW ... NOWHERE ....
Love ShantayaMeera
Under the first theme of "What is being born?" the idea of Beginners Mind came up in the question about hope. After considering both it occurs to me that Beginners Mind is child like, and along with Mother Mind and Warrior Mind it makes up a kind of family?
This video makes me think of the idea of lateral thinking. Rather than focusing on a goal and logical steps to obtain that goal through obvious mechanisms of action, mother mind would seem to be wholistically inclusive and consider potentials (the future in the stone) that would not be obvious in a linear logical perspective. Interestingly Credo not only mentions sideways but also upwards and downwards, so this would include different levels of depth as well, rather than a typical "forward thinking" perspective of so called progress that only takes into consideration one of three axis in a kind of 3D model.
For me, I seem to discover this kind of dynamic in humor. Often a humorous expression can communicate a truth that another may not necessarily be open to or would otherwise not be able to grasp or appreciate, but a simple example from everyday life or even popular culture can illustrate a certain pattern in a brief instant. The logical mind would of course think humor is categorically different from any consideration of truth, but the fact of the matter is often it is the most effective means of conveying truth, catching people off guard and bypassing psychological defenses.
I, too, am intrigued by the idea of lateral thinking, Mark. I keep thinking of 'diffused awareness' instead of the more masculine 'focused consciousness'. And, I wonder if humor works in this regard because it sidesteps predictability and delivers the unexpected, which surprises and pleases us because the punchline or irony fits in perfectly. Similarly, lateral thinking opens up the conduit for non-linear solutions to appear, seemingly magically, due to their non-rationality. Yet, they are perfect fits for levels of complexity that would be very difficult to anticipate or plan for linearly.
Plus, as you say, humor catches people off guard by bypassing psychological defenses. Interesting!
Alan, thanks for taking the time to reply (again!)...
Your point is well taken about our virtual conversation right now. On balance I would say this world-wide connectivity and access to other people is a net positive. I have seen into corners of the world I might never otherwise experience. As you say, it is what you do with this access that matters.
I had not considered the order of Mother Earth/Mother Mind. I suspect Mother Mind exists through all. Perhaps our willingness to hear her voice is what gets re-balanced?
Thanks for giving me something to ponder. Be well.
"Perhaps our willingness to hear her voice is what gets re-balanced?"
Yes, I've long felt that a big piece of this puzzle is the "simple" element of longing. Longing for meaning, for connection to the heart and to the earth, etc. I'm reminded of those biblical sayings of 'knock and the door shall be opened unto you', 'seek and ye shall find', 'ask and ye shall receive'. I'm guessing you're right that our openness...open mind, heart, ears, etc...is what ultimately allows us to hear the whisperings of the Mother Mind.
Perhaps she's not whispering so much as shouting to any and all who will pay attention these days!
I resonate with your comment about re-balancing.
This re-balancing seems to require conscious inner work in the first instance, so we do the work necessary to shift from seeing through our ego-centred awareness to a wider, more transpersonal awareness.
In my practice, it is a constant, ongoing task to acknowlege where my will is located... if I am honest, I often want the world to fulfil conscious and unconscious ideas about how things 'should be'. It's not easy to reach a vantage point from which to both trust the unfolding fate of many lives, and also be of service to creative solutions that are knocking on life's door.
Mother Mind seems to speak into the receptive, surrendered space that arises when we are truly ready to put aside personal needs and ask "What is the need of this moment?" Sometimes a response from Mother Mind comes through... I hope we can all learn to attune to this more and more, because the call to service is strong in so many people at this time.
Dear AliB, I have to admit I got chills when I read your response. It feels absolutely right on to me, both in your candor and clarity in portraying the challenge inherent in trusting this unfolding fate without inserting my will in the quest to be of service...and the way in which you describe Mother Mind as speaking "into the receptive, surrendered space that arises when we are truly ready to put aside personal needs and ask "What is the need of this moment?"
Just another powerful affirmation to me that this collective impulse to be of service is not only happening, but that the path to being effective in doing so shares profound commonality.
Dear Alan,
Returning here again after some time, something came alive again in reading everyone's contributions.
These aren't easy times. I'm pained to admit that I have been closing down and less receptive. Of course there are reasons - reality of unemployment (my partner), family illnesses, loss, etc - but there are always reasons! So the anxiety has led back to old patterns again - I've needed to explore the myriad ways in which fear distorts, blocks and deadens my capacity to stay present and to surrender to the unknown. In fear, I find I do disconnect from the web and stop perceiving bigger patterns, seeds of new forms, whisperings in the space between... even though I do hold to my commitment to this path.
Responding to the call to service seems to open up another dimension of awareness and challenge! More inner discovery about the parts that oppose 'surrender' and 'opening', resisting change. And exploration leading to wonderful sources about Mother Mind (The Unknown She, Dancing in the Flames, and different writings on Sophia) and back to direct experience of the extraordinary, dynamic void - which brings forth all manner of things, in contrast, opposition and illumination. I am truly appreciating how great discipline and great love are essential... and I am deeply inspired by the image of the 'Feminine' and the 'Masculine' forces dancing through Creation - as well as in each of us too! Though rationally, I can't even begin to convey that in words!!
Bright blessings, A x
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