Mystikka

Aloneness (Osho)

2008-08-06T23:43:00Z

When you are alone you are not alone, you are simply lonely - and there is a tremendous difference between loneliness and aloneness. When you are lonely you are thinking of the other, you are missing the other.

Loneliness is a negative state. You are feeling that it would have been better if the other were there - your friend, your wife, your mother, your beloved, your husband. It would have been good if the other were there, but the other is not. Loneliness is absence of the other.

Aloneness is the presence of oneself. Aloneness is very positive. It is a presence, overflowing presence. You are so full of presence that you can fill the whole universe with your presence and there is no need for anybody.

Osho The Discipline of Transcendence, Volume 1 Chapter 2

Commentary:

When there is no "significant other" in our lives we can either be lonely, or enjoy the freedom that solitude brings. When we find no support among others for our deeply felt truths, we can either feel isolated and bitter, or celebrate the fact that our vision is strong enough even to survive the powerful human need for the approval of family, friends or colleagues.

If you are facing such a situation now, be aware of how you are choosing to view your "aloneness" and take responsibility for the choice you have made.

The humble figure in this card glows with a light that emanates from within. One of Gautam Buddha's most significant contributions to the spiritual life of humankind was to insist to his disciples, "Be a light unto yourself." Ultimately, each of us must develop within ourselves the capacity to make our way through the darkness without any companions, maps or guide.

the best way of leading people is to let them find their own way

2008-08-06T19:22:00Z

"i don't know what is best for me or you or the world.

i don't try to impose my
will on you or anyone else.

i don't want to change you or improve you or
convert you or help you or heal you.

i just welcome things as they come and
go. that's true love.

the best way of leading people is to let them find their
own way."

-Byron Katie
A Thousand Names For Joy

(Thanks Samboga Kaya for posting this quote for me to pass on)

...psychedelic pulsations...

2008-08-02T21:30:00Z

Artist and animator, Miss Lucky Lulu is one of the coolest and most talented peeps I have had the pleasure of working with on MetaCreative Magazine. Sometimes for fun, she takes my artwork and turns them into pulsating GIFs. This is what she did with my recent psychedelic piece 'Magic Cubes.' I wanted to pass it on and share our collaboration with you. Her comment to me when she released the animation was 'Nobody boxes Mystikka in' and that is the message behind the image... :-)

A master in Zen is not simply a teacher (Osho)

2008-08-02T01:27:00Z

A master in Zen is not simply a teacher. In all the religions there are only teachers. They teach you about subjects which you don't know, and they ask you to believe because there is no way to bring those experiences into objective reality. Neither has the teacher known them - he has believed them; he transfers his belief to somebody else.

Zen is not a believer's world. It is not for the faithful ones; it is for those daring souls who can drop all belief, unbelief, doubt, reason, mind, and simply enter into their pure existence without boundaries. But it brings a tremendous transformation.

Hence, let me say that while others are involved in philosophies, Zen is involved in metamorphosis, in a transformation. It is authentic alchemy: it changes you from base metal into gold. But its language has to be understood, not with your reasoning and intellectual mind but with your loving heart. Or even just listening, not bothering whether it is true or not. And a moment comes suddenly that you see it, which has been eluding you your whole life. Suddenly, what Gautam Buddha called "eighty-four thousand doors" open.

Osho Zen: The Solitary Bird, Cuckoo of the Forest Chapter 6

Commentary:

The central figure in this card sits atop the vast flower of the void, and holds the symbols of transformation - the sword that cuts through illusion, the snake that rejuvenates itself by shedding its skin, the broken chain of limitations, and the yin/yang symbol of transcending duality. One of its hands rests on its lap, open and receptive. The other reaches down to touch the mouth of a sleeping face, symbolizing the silence that comes when we are at rest.

This is a time for a deep let-go. Allow any pain, sorrow, or difficulty just to be there, accepting its "facticity." It is very much like the experience of Gautam Buddha when, after years of seeking, he finally gave up, knowing there was nothing more that he could do. That very night, he became enlightened.

Transformation comes, like death, in its own time. And, like death, it takes you from one dimension into another.

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I love everything by Osho and wanted to pass on this worthy message to you today... Blessings!

Mystikka

My psychedellic artwork, animated.

2008-07-16T00:43:00Z

I was lucky enough to have my artwork animated by my friend Lucky Lulu. I hope you enjoy them:

Also, visit my main KEEN listing to check out the latest issue of MetaCreative Magazine - FREE - In a whole new viewing application! :-)

Missed Opportunities

2008-04-05T09:47:00Z

What you think of as 'missed opportunities' are simply opportunities to travel in a different direction...

If you got what you thought you wanted, you may not have wanted what you got once it became yours...

The only real success in life is happiness. When we are focused on getting, we can never have enough. First, we want a bigger house (or a better job), then we want a maid to clean the house (or different coworkers, better hours, or better pay), then we don't like the maid we get (or the boss we get), and so on and so forth. Happiness does not come from superficial success, worldly status or achieving materialistic gain...

When you can be happy regardless of external circumstances, you are successful. If you define success by what other people think of you, then you are not thinking for yourself. People pleasing and approval seeking leads to a path of insecurity, no matter who you are, what you do, or how much of their approval you can temporarily muster up for the time being...

Peacefulness, true happiness (the kind that isn't fleeting) and humble confidence are part of the same package...

The most wonderful moments are the ones where you spontaneously give something of great meaning and help to another person without expecting anything in return. When you give without thinking about 'getting a blessing' or 'creating good karma' and give ONLY for the OPPORTUNITY of BEING a blessing, you will become blessed beyond measure.

These are a few thoughts that are on my mind this morning...

Mystikka

a thought on strife.

2008-03-25T21:15:00Z

'Strife repels blessings, forgiveness attracts them.'

-Mystikka

New Art

2008-03-18T23:45:00Z

Here is the 'animated' version of my new art, 'Aquarian Melody':

Thanks for checking out my art!

another reason giving is better than getting...

2008-01-11T01:13:00Z

"I used to only set goals for what I want to achieve, receive, manifest, and accomplish. Now I set goals and my focus on the gifts I want to give. With my sights set on giving, I magnetize all that I need from the universe to take the next step, and each step after that. I love watching how life supports those who support life."

-Scott Kalechstein

Metaphysically infused art and culture for Winter 2008

2008-01-01T16:11:00Z

MetaCreative Magazine is a FREE quarterly PDF magazine featuring metaphysically infused art and culture.

You can download Winter 2008 PDF of MetaCreative Magazine on this page:

MetaCreative Magazine Winter 2008 Issue

- In This Issue -

Mystikka – Concept/Production
Pamela Kritner - Layout/Design

Art:

Chris Varthalamis - Cover
Scrollsaw Art - Dave Danchuk
Orphic Art - Rachel Cox
Fantasy Art - Sue Miller
Abstract Art – Anastasia Pellerin
Lucid Play Publications – Tantra Bensko

Articles:

New Years Resolutions – Your Opinions
Advice for Marketing Your Self-Published Book – G.L. Giles
Express Yourself – Cristin AKA Mystic Wonder

Music:

‘The Individuals’ Take Time 4 Hemp - Casper Leitch
Seattle band comes Out From Underneath for "Webcast" – Amy B. Taylor
The Mary Dream – Sometimes Girl

Poets:

Christopher Michael Smith
Ryan Sise
zed mizar
Edward Namerdy aka Dharmacist
Roylene
Elbe

MetaCreative Magazine and Radio:

News and Notes – Mystikka

Purple Boot With Kisses

2007-11-25T20:38:00Z

I created this image as a testament to fun, female power, and mischief. The color purple also represents clairvoyance and spirituality. The original image does not have a watermark. The preview here shows a watermark to protect unauthorized use.

~ Funky New Artwork ~

2007-11-18T05:33:00Z

Some of my latest artwork includes 'magic boot,' starlit flower,' and 'dark seahorse.'

LAW OF ATTRACTION and DETACHMENT

2007-08-16T19:05:00Z

"If you are constantly "obsessing" over your desire, then what you are truly doing is constantly reminding yourself that it is not here! This will generate a very specific feeling, and it is not the feeling that will attract your desire. The more "life and death" you feel your desire to be, the more you repel it! Instead, joyously accept and allow the Universe to bring it to you at the perfect time, and in the perfect way. If you continue to feel attached or obsessed, utilizing a tool like EFT, you can release that feeling completely or at the very least, significantly lower it."

"When it comes down to it, detachment comes from a total "knowing" that what you want is coming.once you fully trust in the power of the Law of Attraction. You ask for what you want, you know it will come, and you do not give it a second thought. This will speed the manifestation of your desires like nothing else, because you truly will not care a lick about the "when" and "how," and you will not be forcing the Universe into taking any particular path in delivering, which can really slow down the process." -BOB DOYLE

(resposted with permission from Bob Doyle)

psychedelic seahorses

2007-08-07T20:14:00Z

New Indie Music Playlist, Downtempo Chill

2007-07-23T06:31:00Z

Indie Playlist Episode 3 - Downtempo Chill

This playlist episode includes the following tunes:

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Track 1: Consciously Free
Track 2: Flowing Inward Out
Artist: Brandon "AquariusMinded" Moncur

www.myspace.com/aquariusmind3d

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Track 3: Wizard
Track 4: Hydrogren
Artist: Dream Art Science
Label: Earth Life Media

http://DreamArtScience.com
http://myspace.com/dreamartscience
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Track 5: The Journey
Track 6: Mitsuyo
Artist: Victor Janflone
Label: PLEIADIAN RECORDS

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/5120/
http://www.funender.com/music/bands/217/
http://www.myspace.com/victorjanflone
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Track 7: The Awakening
Track 8: Reflecting The Infinite
Artist: Gavin McGowen

http://www.myspace.com/gavinmcgowen

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MetaCreative Radio podcasts are available always free on iTunes.