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zeitgeist · 03-11-2009, 11:20 AM

If you come to Boston, you will find a red line in the middle of the city, the Freedom Trail. It conveniently connects all the city's attraction and is a nice tourist attraction in itself. I was thinking of it the other day when I reflected on Taoism. For me the trail is like the way (Tao). If you keep your eyes open in life, you cannot help seeing a line that elegantly connects all the dots. Pretty much all spiritual teacher recommend living in the now; Taoism does this for you. You are alert and have your eyes wide open because you do not want to miss the next clue about yourself, life and all your friends.

When you are connected to the Source moment by moment, you have so much fun and loads of energy. People are calling you up just when you think of them. Strangers are saying unexpected things out of the blue, and for some incomprehensible reason it makes perfect sense just at this time. A song on the radio gives you the answer you have been looking for. Everything about that ride is just easy, fun and meaningful.

A question of course is how to stay connected to the way all the time, and I certainly have no answers. Something I have recently learned about myself is that whenever I face my fears, I often get unexpected help from all places. In a sense I am now looking forward to the life's challenges as it increases the odds that I again can go on one of those treasure hunts. Try it yourself and enjoy the ride!

Reflections

Adrianne · 03-12-2009, 09:05 PM

This reminds me of "the stream" referred to in the Abraham Hicks teachings. The stream is the flow of energy that you set up for yourself everytime you set forth a preference about what you want. Your higher self/ Source becomes and creates this and calls you towards it - toward gliding along your stream. You can tell if you are heading along your stream towards your desires when you feel good. You make choices based on what feels best to you not based on what others tell you that you "should" do or what you think you have to do to make something happen. It takes a lot of trust in Source that by "following your bliss" you'll end up where you want to be but it's true in my experience. It makes sense because the energy of your path equals the energy of your destination so if you feel good on the way you'll end up somewhere good. "there is no way to happiness - happiness is the way"

SimonaRich · 03-12-2009, 09:48 PM

I call this 'the flow state' - when everything lines up for you because you are connected to wh you really are - your Higher Self.

When you are disconnected from your HS, you feel negative and that is an indicator of this disconnection. If you are almost always connected with your HS, you are in the flow of life and everything you wish sooner or later comes into your reality.

liamona · 03-13-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrianne

This reminds me of "the stream" referred to in the Abraham Hicks teachings.

I just got done reading about this yesterday! I think that's such a great metaphor. I feel like I have been "swimming upstream" (using will and force to get what I want) instead of just letting go and allowing the stream to gently take me where I need to be.

Andrew Brunelle · 03-13-2009, 05:57 PM

I love the Freedom Trail and Taoism is a wonderful philosophy. The Way is a bit homogenized. We all have our own Way. The Stream is something good as well. Going with the flow is good if it takes you where you want to be. If The Way takes you where you want to go, it's for you. But just remember that you are the director of your life and you decide whether to go with the flow or take another course of action.

Adrianne · 03-16-2009, 02:42 AM

hey liamona, I know it is a really helpful metaphor! It's great how visceral it is - if I tune in to my feelings I can really tell when I'm going with the flow or trying to buck the current. I find it really helpful to remind myself what Abraham teaches - that "nothing that you want is upstream!"

liamona · 03-16-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrianne

hey liamona, I know it is a really helpful metaphor! It's great how visceral it is - if I tune in to my feelings I can really tell when I'm going with the flow or trying to buck the current. I find it really helpful to remind myself what Abraham teaches - that "nothing that you want is upstream!"

I know what you mean! I've been visualizing myself "letting go of the oars," because mine are super-big from going upstream my whole life.

03-11-2009, 11:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
zeitgeist Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 716	The Freedom Trail If you come to Boston, you will find a red line in the middle of the city, the Freedom Trail. It conveniently connects all the city's attraction and is a nice tourist attraction in itself. I was thinking of it the other day when I reflected on Taoism. For me the trail is like the way (Tao). If you keep your eyes open in life, you cannot help seeing a line that elegantly connects all the dots. Pretty much all spiritual teacher recommend living in the now; Taoism does this for you. You are alert and have your eyes wide open because you do not want to miss the next clue about yourself, life and all your friends. When you are connected to the Source moment by moment, you have so much fun and loads of energy. People are calling you up just when you think of them. Strangers are saying unexpected things out of the blue, and for some incomprehensible reason it makes perfect sense just at this time. A song on the radio gives you the answer you have been looking for. Everything about that ride is just easy, fun and meaningful. A question of course is how to stay connected to the way all the time, and I certainly have no answers. Something I have recently learned about myself is that whenever I face my fears, I often get unexpected help from all places. In a sense I am now looking forward to the life's challenges as it increases the odds that I again can go on one of those treasure hunts. Try it yourself and enjoy the ride! Reflections

03-12-2009, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Adrianne Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 29	Freedom Trail = the Stream? This reminds me of "the stream" referred to in the Abraham Hicks teachings. The stream is the flow of energy that you set up for yourself everytime you set forth a preference about what you want. Your higher self/ Source becomes and creates this and calls you towards it - toward gliding along your stream. You can tell if you are heading along your stream towards your desires when you feel good. You make choices based on what feels best to you not based on what others tell you that you "should" do or what you think you have to do to make something happen. It takes a lot of trust in Source that by "following your bliss" you'll end up where you want to be but it's true in my experience. It makes sense because the energy of your path equals the energy of your destination so if you feel good on the way you'll end up somewhere good. "there is no way to happiness - happiness is the way"

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SimonaRich Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 912	I call this 'the flow state' - when everything lines up for you because you are connected to wh you really are - your Higher Self. When you are disconnected from your HS, you feel negative and that is an indicator of this disconnection. If you are almost always connected with your HS, you are in the flow of life and everything you wish sooner or later comes into your reality.

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Andrew Brunelle Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Posts: 2,578	I love the Freedom Trail and Taoism is a wonderful philosophy. The Way is a bit homogenized. We all have our own Way. The Stream is something good as well. Going with the flow is good if it takes you where you want to be. If The Way takes you where you want to go, it's for you. But just remember that you are the director of your life and you decide whether to go with the flow or take another course of action.

03-16-2009, 02:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Adrianne Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 29	hey liamona, I know it is a really helpful metaphor! It's great how visceral it is - if I tune in to my feelings I can really tell when I'm going with the flow or trying to buck the current. I find it really helpful to remind myself what Abraham teaches - that "nothing that you want is upstream!"

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