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#Post#: 39095--------------------------------------------------
On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other things of course
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By: Jed McKenna Date: August 23, 2019, 5:59 am
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Dear Forum Members and whomever might come this way....
I spent some time with Douglas Harding a few decades ago (RIP)
and was reviewing some old tapes from him. A story emerged that
he was in the war, which I already knew, however he expanded on
it and I would like to relate it to you.
He was a soldier in Mandalay in Burma fighting the Japanese.
There was a local fellow who had built a beautiful house on a
hill. He loved antiquities and had filled the place with a
wonderful collection of art, carvings, statues, jade and the
like. I can only imagine what amazing finds he had come up with
in Burma at that time.
So, the story goes that the Japanese were advancing and soon to
be upon them. Douglass said that with a look of sage wisdom this
fellow calmly lit his house on fire rather that see it destroyed
by the Japanese. Douglas recalled that the relief that came over
the fellow's face was tangible. He had freed himself. Given
similar circumstances, many folks would consider it a big
personal loss... but such was not the case. It was a great
personal burden that he had irrevocably divested himself of...
and it brought him peace to do so. NOW, what does this have to
do with archaeology?
Archaeologist: one who studies human history and prehistory
through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts
and other physical remains. (Google). Yes, they usually can be
found digging through musty old temples, tombs, burial sites,
managing museums, etc. seeking to understand ancient history,
ideas and cultures. That's exactly what all humans do, only they
do it in their minds. They dig through old memories, artifacts,
and seek to find little treasures, places where ''they'' were
right, or where it was obvious that some ''warring'' party was
definitely wrong. Perhaps they re-arrange a memory by adding the
things they ''should have said''. Something an ethical
archaeologist would never do. can'Humans cant be blamed though.
You only have one available past, your memory, and it's fun to
muck around the cobwebs like an Indiana Jones.
Contemplate how much time you spend doing this... be honest now,
and keep in mind that every second spent in the past means you
are not here and now, present to whatever gift is right in front
of you. Every human being, to a greater or lesser degree, is an
archaeologist.
You are indeed going to see your house and your wonderful
collection of valued artifacts burned to the ground, some day.
It may be that last minute before T/R strikes, or it may be when
you die... perhaps you can take the trash (sorry, the artifacts)
out gradually as some students manage to do. But I assure you,
ashes to ashes and all that good stuff. Anything you cling to,
regardless of how pleasant, how inspiring, how loving, how
beautiful, or perhaps the opposite, how terrible, nasty and
thoughtless... is a weight on you, a burden on your soul, and it
is something that you feed, water, nurture without realizing the
consequence.
What little hurt or bad memory could you let go of right now,
something small? You didn't acquire your collection over the
past few weeks, so don't expect to divest yourself via a few
minutes contemplation. I would like for you to get a feeling for
that release.. the sense that things are just a little lighter.
Let that be your encouragement to continue and go deeper. You
can decide to forgive and release at any moment and on any
event, but you must decide... no one can do that for you.
Love ya, Jed.
#Post#: 39096--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Parsley Date: August 23, 2019, 7:27 am
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Thank you, Jed. That's definitely my topic you bring out here.
I was so good in sticking to memories and never realized what I
do to myself by doing so. I got addicted to it.
If I contemplate how much time I spend doing this now I feel an
urge to puke. As if I am these memories. For a while it may give
some energy to build up a big tower of this beloved shit but
what will be the consequences?
Is it any wonder that I have got this physical fatigue syndrom?
What a weight! What a jerk I was!
So it's clear what job I have to do. If I only contemplate to
turn around and let go the past what a relief.
Thank you.
#Post#: 39097--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Jed McKenna Date: August 23, 2019, 7:50 am
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Please report back when you have done that one little one I am
pointing to...
Love ya, Jed.
#Post#: 39099--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Asdf Date: August 23, 2019, 2:25 pm
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Quite a lot is my answer. There’s this rooted story within
myself that people are terrible if all they do is argue with one
another, that they are childish and insane. That every time an
argument comes around, this feeling like ‘Here it is again
followed by an eye roll’ that rejects it out of sight. It’s like
all it wants to do I enter on through the door but here I am, a
gatekeeper, insisting it as an outsider blocking it out. We
share this same house and I tend to lean my back against the
door as a way to block out the repeated behavior. I’m guarding
the door with all my might and not just relaxing on my bed and
allowing whatever that comes to come. Sure, I may not like what
enters at times but it’s sure a lot lighter to let it enter than
stand guard at the door at all times. Plus, it might just be me
who make this house unpleasant to be in. This world has many
faces and stories that fill it up like a library, even the ones
I don’t enjoy I can put back and move onto the next.
#Post#: 39100--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Bythebeach Date: August 23, 2019, 6:20 pm
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My most recent hurt or bad memory I let go of was my Ex and our
dog....gone, poof just like that, like magic ;D
I feel I acted from right action so there's nothing for me to
worry about anymore....nothing to hurt me anymore....no guilt or
shame or worry or anxiety about "abandoning them" (me ex's
words) :)
I broke out of character and stopped being threatened,
controlled and bullied by him and I don't have to worry about it
now .....definitely a tangible sense of freedom and lightness
;)
#Post#: 39101--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Jed McKenna Date: August 23, 2019, 9:24 pm
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Thank you both for sharing, and yes, it can be done.
Love ya, Jed.
#Post#: 39106--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Bythebeach Date: August 24, 2019, 4:53 am
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I didn't explain myself clearly so I'll attempt to do so
now....not that it makes any difference....but maybe I'll sleep
better :)
I was struggling with the emotional crap i.e. painful and hurt
memories for about 5 months and recently I started reading
Ramana and doing contemplations from his teachings, like my life
depended on it, (and some contemplations from the forum) cos I
didn't want to keep moping around depressed and lonely and
crying every five minutes, when it seemed like it was sudden as
in poof but I think it was a couple of weeks at least and it
took a little work...the painful memories seemed to have
disappeared for now...I don't really know how to explain
it...the sense of freedom and lightness is a result from doing
the contemplations I assume I don't know....or realising that I
could just let go of it all...anyway I get the rant especially
about how much time and energy I wasted and not being present to
the gifts in front of me and what a burdensome weight it's all
been....
Anyway I'm just rambling so thanks for listening :-*
#Post#: 39107--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Jed McKenna Date: August 24, 2019, 6:08 am
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Remember the test, whatever works. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers. Jed.
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Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Parsley Date: August 27, 2019, 5:48 am
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Yes, I decide to release a bit more on any moment, on any event.
And it gets lighter.
A look inside: What is it that this I is afraid of? It's the
fear of feelings, especially this feeling of losing myself, this
feeling of getting faced with the truth. On the other side there
is a part of me that loves this truth. There is not really a
"Me", never was, never will be, it only appears in awareness.
How does the process works?
I am afraid of thoughts that trigger emotions that I don't like.
But those thoughts only trigger beliefs (emotions attached) that
do not work. It's the belief of losing, which is dependent on
the belief that things have to be kept.
Losing (fear) and keeping (resistance). Embrace it and let go.
Thank you, Jed.
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Re: Jed Rant: On Archaeology and an old soldier.... and other th
ings of course....
By: Jed McKenna Date: August 27, 2019, 10:55 am
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O.K. Now go for it.
Love ya, Jed.
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