It’s been said that the human body is a temple---an adage which, if true, could have profound implications for how we treat others and especially ourselves.
Putting aside for a moment any personal beliefs about gods, afterlife, or spirituality, we can say with certitude that our bodies are most definitely temples---for our consciousness.
I suppose this isn’t a very controversial statement, since all I’m saying is that your body houses your consciousness and, thus, the quality, cleanliness, and health of your body will likely impact the health of your mind.
I learned this first hand when I decided to fast from food for a few days--not only was most of the fear-mongering attributed to this completely unfounded, I also thrived as a result of the proverbial “temple cleansing.”
My energy skyrocketed a few days into the fast, and I was even able to easily quit smoking cigarettes.
Never has the saying “be the change you want to see in the world” been more relevant, because what could be more intimate or close to home than the state of your body---which by extension changes your mental state---thus affecting how you interact with and impact the world.
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Sacks of Lost Arts Radio for episode 445 of Anarchast. We covered the whole spectrum, from the nature of love, habits and addictions, to negative vs positive forces and the causes of disease. As Richard puts it:
“What can we do to take out the cause of the whole [power structure]? ... What we’re told about health is not the real story. Doctors in the US and other parts of the world get murdered for exposing even a little bit of it…”
We discussed the evil depths to which the international elite sink to in their worship of power. Our conversation gets a bit dark at times, but there’s a light of truth and hope at the end of the tunnel, and it’s totally worth the journey.
With all the wicked influence of the state conjuring worldwide, we needn’t feel down about the future. In the timeless tale of good vs evil, there’s always light to fend off the darkness.
I’ve discovered truly just how much potential really lies before us thanks to Anarchapulco, The World’s Premier Liberty Event, where some of the brightest minds and kindest people in the world assemble every February in Acapulco, Mexico to celebrate true freedom and peace. Richard Sacks is planning on attending and speaking on the Health & Wellness stage.
There’s plenty of good out there, you just need to search a little sometimes… and in case you didn’t know, Anarchapulco 2019 is on SALE right now for the Holidays, but these discounted tickets are limited and selling fast, so consider booking now!
Attuning the physical with the spiritual is not always easy. All thoughts have effects, and unchaining ourselves is a process that can take some time. Start today.
Great conversation Jeff. High time we elevated the level of discussion in this space before we're being had again.
Thanks for resteeming this excellent discussion PP :)
I'm so happy you are a part of the Steem blockchain @dollarvigilante. I just started following you after seeing you in a recent crypto contest.
Steem on!
Hi, I'm a member of the SGI-USA which is a Nichiren Daishonin Buddhist lay organization in the USA. The SGI International currently has over 12,000,000 members worldwide in 192 counties and provinces. All this was accomplished since 1960 when Daisaku Ikada started Shakabukuing the entire world.
To me, your subject matter sounded like what we call Blindness by Fundamental Darkness. When human beings are in this condition. They are unaware that they are under the control (a spell) of the three poisons which are greed, anger, and foolishness.
We believe that we can bring about Kosen Rufu (world peace through the propagation of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism) through doing what is call Shakabuku which is teaching others how to chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo (we chant it for individual happiness and world peace). I think both of you should look into our movement if you haven't already.
Since I've learned about the crypto world (which I learned a lot about it from you Jeff). I always had a feeling that Buddhism and Crypto go hand-n-hand. Check out my organizations International website here https://www.sgi.org
Thanks Jeff! You're one of my heroes!
great video