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+ Let us take a moment and introduce ourselves to the group!

+ What does the word observation mean to you?

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+ Hi!

+ My name is Seth D8, I am an artist living in Boston MA.  I am a true potentiality engineer, always harnessing every ounce of creation I can perceive into molding my world.

+ I love the power of observation, it has not only transformed my life, but the life's I touch with new insight and a gift in every moment.  I am able to observe the perfection of every moment through gently building the seeds of awareness which grow into my experience.  I use the power of observation to become aware of when my thoughts, words and deeds are becoming misaligned and affecting who I am being.  When I gently notice the rhetoric of my mind I gently explore the possibilities to understand the cause.  This builds the awareness to facilitate change back into alignment.

+ The word observe means to witness what is so, or at least that is what it means to me.

+ Namaste!

+ Seth D8

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Hello seekers,

Introductions? What can be said that will really tell you anything? Take a big breath and imagine that I am breathing too. Maybe you are breathing out while I am breathing in but we are both breathing. What a kick! Imaging a huge web of pure energy connecting us all. And in that web there is filament that connects my heart to yours. Feel the life force pulsing? Is it yours, is it mine, is it ours?

Awareness: The first thought that comes to mind is that of a mountain lake at dawn. The catabolic currants that will stir its surface latter are absent, noting but calm, clarity, beauty exist in this moment. Beautiful! It’s going to be a great day, enjoy.

Kim

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Hi,

I'm Graeme, and have recently joined Zaadz … I live “down under” in New Zealand.

I was curious about this group, as “observation” and the “Self” as observer are recurring themes I've come across in my journeys.

The first thing that springs to mind is the Psychosynthesis technique called the Disidentification exercise, which is generally followed by the Self Identification exercise. The process essentially allows one to step back from mind, body, emotions and observe what is coming up. This is where the Self identification comes in. An example of a disidentification technique is given here: http://two.not2.org/psychosynthesis/exer/ctr-di.htm

Various other “observation” related things come to mind, especially things related to nature observation, for example skills and exercises detailed in Tom Brown jr's book “Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking” where he discusses various aspects of 'seeing'  including “wide-angle vision” and “splatter vision” … external techniques, but useful for a change in awareness.

For me, observing both the external world, and the inner world, at different times, as required can aid immensely in Self-growth work. The hermetic axiom, stated in various ways, that springs to mind is “that which is within, is like that which is without” (although most commonly “As Above, So Below”).

Cheers,
Graeme

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hi seth;;;thanks for sharing the journey and such a healthy focus with all…

 l have been learning so much from being in witness from my heart and not reacting from what l may think…. feeling the empowerment more each day and am grateful…

joyfully;;;freewil 

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Hmmmm, never sure what to write in these intros.  Well my name is paul, i love the outdoors and nature but would not consider myself an outdoorsperson or 'earthy.' I think the idea for this pod is spectacular because there is so much to learn from the natural process in nature.  As we get into the phase of learning from it instead of taking from it we will be all the wiser for it.  I'm excited to see the concept grow and learn what everyone has to say.

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Flowing Love

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Seth,
Great topic. The Power of Now is a classic, have read various other modern books on the subject and none can beat it.
Being aware of the present moment and breath is the most important thing in life - as the Buddha and most other teachers have taught from the beginning of time.

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my name is gelana and i think observation is an important lkey to understanding.  People dont take time to just read their surroundings.  You can tell so much about how a person is feeling if u just observe. the ability to observe is something i cherish.