Rumours

It's a difficult time for me right now and in that of course I can be in my little bit.  That helps, as does Fleetwood Mac.  With little to say and not much time to do this Post, I can only offer some lines from their albums 'Rumours' and their 'Greatest Hits':

" Oh thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing ..." 

"And I wish you all the love in the world
But most of all, I wish it from myself
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score..." 

Sorry it's not better - right now, it's all I've got.

Until next time,
Love,
Shanti 

 

Confessions of a Busy Blogger

John in Israel, Jan. 2013

Yes, life's been pretty busy this past week and it is truly amazing how time flies these days... and now I am looking forward to seeing John back at Oasis on Friday; only three more sleeps!

I still find that most nights I wake up and am awake for what seems to be several hours.  During this time, I actually enjoy myself as it is such a quiet time and sleep is not forthcoming, so I relax and go exploring with awareness ... This results in some interesting experiences and insights, although mostly it is very difficult to describe as it is of what is altogether deeper and more subtle ... I can say though that it is all more 'me' than what I'm relating from most of the time during the day, and this gap cannot close fast enough as far as I am concerned!  And I love that about John, how different he is, because he is being a being, amongst us.  And it's still predominantly when I am alone (aside from attending the meetings with John) that I am able to just be a being.

When I don't have to rush up and about first thing in the morning, I also enjoy that time of just waking up.  I notice that in that first minute or so, I can go within and enjoy the loveliness of beingness with all the exquisite accompanying sensations.  The other morning I found that I was in that deeper and lovelier state, and then thoughts took me away from that and as soon as I noticed what was happening, I found I was able to float easilly back into This ... this went back and forth several times and, rather than get frustrated, I actually loved the difference because it made it all so clear once again.  And part of that difference was the tension and tightness in my body from worrisome thinking and then the softening into what was so fresh and clean and clear.  It really is two different worlds and I am loving having the chance to become that other, lovelier, more real and true world; to come from what I Know in my living.  It is happening more and more.  And in that my body is a constant feedback machine which helps me to notice where I'm coming from/what I'm believing/what I'm being ...  And of course, John is a monumental help.  And my friends, and ... just about everything really, just whatever I can notice.

And a bit of good news before I sign off, which is that I get to ask John some more of your questions which have been sent in soon - and I can hardly wait!  There are some really fabulous ones!  It'll be another few weeks until it happens and then I'll be uploading the recording as soon as I can.

Until next time,
Wishing you subtleties of Goodness in your days and in your nights!
Love,
Shanti  

Growing Goodness

When John is away, as he is at present, then it's a time for integrating and seeing how I am in life's ups and downs, without the support of John's physical presence and the goodness of his transmission in the meetings.  He's currently in my old stomping ground of Byron Bay (8-11 March) and for more info on that, or on the upcoming Spring Seminar in Edmonton, click here.

There's been both ups and downs already this week and I've noticed that when my self gets uptight and stressed out I am quick to be what I know the truth of mid-stream (as John suggests).  I now see all such situations as opportunities for such mid-stream goodness.  It's great and, as a bonus, it takes the heat out of any stress pretty quick too ... Everything that comes up, that is not of This, gets to be integrated - how lucky!  And before he left, I asked about doing another dialogue and asking him some of the many questions which have been sent in - and he said "yes."  So with luck, I'll be recording some more of John's Goodness for your listening pleasure in the near future!

Until next time,
Love,
Shanti



 

Compassion

I loved the meetings with John this weekend and I was also lucky enough to be at a cafe table with him.  What touched me about John both at the cafe and in the meetings was his tremendous compassion.  I see his mastery and I see his Goodness, but the way he sees things - events, situations and people - with such love and kindness never ceases to move me.  On a more personal note, John pointed out an issue I'd been carrying with such conviction that I'd not seen it from a deeper and truer perspective.  I saw then that beingness has no issue with anything and that anything in me that holds any sort of charge is not It and as such is another thing to let go of.  And so now I feel a little sharper to be on the lookout for any such issue; any charged reaction, to then be what I Know the truth of mid-stream, and I love that I can do that and the magicalness of how that works and the ultimate Goodness in that way of being.  My life has never been more meaningful.  And (I almost forgot!) I also sat in the Chair on Sunday evening and as always it was LOVEly and Good.  As I connected to John and to the whole room, there was learning and seeing, meaning and being, laughter and tears... and gratitude.  There are no words to describe the love and gratitude I have in my heart for John and for the life I'm now living ...

Those of you far away who get to drink from him less often or only at international events, (he's in Byron Bay soon from 8-11 March), don't forget you can always treat your being (your self might not receive it as a treat!) to some recent CDs and/or DVDs (or MP3 downloads) by purchasing them online.  Go to https://www.johnderuiter.com/onlinestore/.  I did that when I lived overseas and I still listen to him on CD most days - it does all help ...

Until next time,
Love,
Shanti 

Cutting Edges Kept Sharp

John in Israel, (2013)

The title of this week's post is actually a quote from Sunday evening's meeting when John was answering a person who spoke of wanting to be less sleepy in This.  It was a great meeting and I loved hearing John speak of cutting edges.  He also said this:

"When you are uncomfortable

use your cutting edges.

When you are comfortable

sharpen your cutting edges."

JdR

Just the other day I was speaking with a friend about the tendency  to sometimes get sleepy during meetings with John.  Perhaps it is because of the strength of his transmission - it is certainly an unusual phenomenon in that at times I can feel extremely sleepy during the meeting and yet as soon as it has ended, the sleepiness is no longer there ...  In any case, as I said to my friend, I do not let myself fall asleep and only close my eyes now and then if they are feeling sore; just long enough to refresh them.  I feel that those who doze off are really missing something.  So being sharp during the meetings is one of my own cutting edges and it's an important one.  Another is to notice how relaxed I am (especially physically) - not so much in the meetings as it's difficult not to relax! - but just in general. I notice that there are deeper and more subtle levels within in which to relax and I also see that I have been needlessly carrying tension in my body for a very long time.  It's a relaxation born of what I Know the truth of in my heart and so it is not aligned with sleepiness, but with being sharp ...

That's it for now, as always, please type any question you have for John in the 'comment's below, thanks.

Until next time

Love,

Shanti 

Spending Time with the Master

John de Ruiter

In some respect the word Master is perhaps out-dated and even a bit loaded - and yet, when it comes to Truth and how potent with Knowledge John de Ruiter is, then it's the right word.  I have learned so much from him and my love and gratitude keep growing.  I learn from his transmission in the meetings, from his teaching and simply from seeing (as much as I am able to see) when I look at him.  Perhaps most precious of all is when I occasionally find myself in his company in a more social context.  I notice that on such occasions his transmission (which fills the room) is altogether sweeter and, just from breathing, I get a little drunk, on the divine.  To the unitiated perhaps this may sound a little starry-eyed or far-fetched, but - it is true.  And I count on him, I rely on him, I trust him 110%.  Concerning what is deeper I speak only to him if I have a question or need feedback.  Because it works - his teaching, if you actually do it, works.  And if you can call the journey deeper within to what is ever more True, to what is finer and lovelier, if you can call that 'work,' then it is the greatest joy for me to do such work.  And a privalege also and it comes with increasing responsibility.  The more I see, and the more (subtle) abilities I come into, the more there is to take care of - it's such a great, natural way-it-is.  I also value the many remarkable people who are here with John.  They enrich my life and we support each other in a real and wonderful way.  I get the finer purpose of the sangha - to use the Buddha's word for the community which builds around the Master - it works - at least, around John it does.

What a sweet, dear, touching meeting it was last night too . . .

 
Before I sign off, I'm aware that it's been too long since my last recorded dialogue with John - I've been told another one will occur - just don't know when yet.  But maybe I'll get one of John's amazing lunch talks uploaded soon - in the meantime you can still send in any questions for him in the usual way.

Until next time,
Love,
Shanti   

Love Affair

John de Ruiter

It's great to have John back from overseas and I very much enjoyed the meetings with him over the weekend.  Even when he is silent, his transmission is certainly filling the room and I sit there breathing it in, swimming in it and loving it.  What goodness he brings and keeps on giving and giving ...  By drinking deeply in the meetings it helps me in daily life, to not give anything to negativity.  
It's truly a love affair, this moving into fineness.

Although John said little over the weekend, he did say this:

"Knowing gives you the discernment in 

how to move,

how to engage

      and what to engage ..."  

JdR, Feb, 2013

For me such discernment brings real goodness and helps me to break free of limitation in all its forms.  I'm more creative, more spontaneous, more free ...  And by aligning with Knowing, my own transmission is becoming altogether finer and sweeter too.

I am still waiting to hear when the next dialogue with John can be scheduled, meanwhile feel free to send in any questions in the usual way (as a 'comment' below).

Until next time,

Love,

Shanti