I just love the term, my body temple.  In my mind it gives my body a sense of importance and a sense of sacredness.  It feels that I should honour it more and tend to its wellness a bit more. 

Me?  I am attending martial arts class, generally 3 times a week.  Plus I am playing hockey once a week.   So  my fitness level is better than some and not so good for others.  I watching what I fuel my temple with. - eating healthier, more fruits and vegetable.  Less sweets…    My nemesis is cookies,  I love cookies.

What are you doing to tend to your body temple?

Okay you were right! I should have gone to see the movie Avatar sooner. I should have seen it in the theatre. But I didn’t…. I pause for you to share with me more on how I should have listened to you! I’m very tired now… I started watching it very late last night. . . AWESOME!!!

I won’t spend anytime on the movie effects which are worthy of blog by itself.  But, I the story and the interconnection to nature…  WOW.

 I loved  the greeting the Na’vi used to great each other ” I See You! “  When I heard the line in the movie my mind instantly thought of the implied similarities in meaning of ‘Namaste”

The gesture Namaste represents the belief that there is a Divine spark within each of us that is located in the heart chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgment of the soul in one by the soul in another. “Nama” means bow, “as” means I, and “te” means you. Therefore, Namaste literally means “bow me you” or “I bow to you.”

Interpretations:

The God/Goddess Spirit within me recognizes and honors the God/Goddess Spirit within you.

I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells, I honor the place in you which is of Love, of Integrity, of Wisdom and of Peace. When you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, we are One

To perform Namaste, we place the hands together at the heart charka, close the eyes, and bow the head. It can also be done by placing the hands together in front of the third eye, bowing the head, and then bringing the hands down to the heart. This is an especially deep form of respect. Although in the West the word “Namaste” is usually spoken in conjunction with the gesture, in India, it is understood that the gesture itself signifies Namaste, and therefore, it is unnecessary to say the word while bowing.

We bring the hands together at the heart chakra to increase the flow of Divine love. Bowing the head and closing the eyes helps the mind surrender to the Divine in the heart. One can do Namaste to oneself as a meditation technique to go deeper inside the heart chakra; when done with someone else, it is also a beautiful, albeit quick, meditation.

Namaste allows two individuals to come together energetically to a place of connection and timelessness, free from the bonds of ego-connection. If it is done with deep feeling in the heart and with the mind surrendered, a deep union of spirits can blossom.

If you have seen the movie “AVATAR” whats your take or explanation or thoughts on the phrase “I see you”?

Okay you were right! I should have gone to see the movie Avatar sooner. I should have seen it in the theatre. But I didn’t…. I pause for you to share with me more on how I should have listened to you! I’m very tired now… I started watching it very late last night. . . AWESOME!!!

I won’t spend anytime on the movie effects which are worthy of blog by itself.  But, I the story and the interconnection to nature…  WOW.

 I loved how James Cameron intentionally or unintentionally weaved so many lessons about humanity and our lack of respect for nature in the movie.  WOW!

Eywais the guiding force of Pandora and the Na’vi (The blue people).  The Na’vi believe that Eywa acts to keep the ecosystem of Pandora in perfect equilibrium. Some believe that this interconnectedness, which on Earth is merely a spiritual concept, exists in a physical and tangible way on Pandora, in the form of a strange, collective psionic consciousness embedded in the planet, drawn from all Pandoran life.  It is, in a way, a bit like a huge biological internet; the trees being computer servers that store information. The Na’vi can upload or download memories from it using their queues and it can even be used for mind transfers in certain cases.

The Tree of Souls grants the Na’vi access to the psychic essences of their deceased, which is how the Na’vi communicate with their ancestors. The roots of the trees are capable of extending above the ground and connecting to the nervous system of any living thing, even humans.

Whats your thoughts on the movie as to it relates to mother nature or spirituality?

Tina and I just came back from a weekend of rejuvenation. We went on a personal retreat to Quantum Leaps Lodge  http://www.quantumleaps.ca near Golden BC.  If you get an opportunity I would highly recommend going.    Just some of the highlights for me (Neil):

Walking the outdoor Labyrinth
Getting a wonderful Massage
Sitting in the hot tub and watching the beautiful sunset
Enjoying an absolutely flavorful exquisite supper in the main lodge with the other guests. – Tina and I rented a cabin so we cooked our own breakfast and lunch.
Walking along the river

Spending time writing my book.  I have started writing a fiction book – with personal / spiritual growth lessons within it.  Without giving much away, the book is about a suvivior of plane crash going back to the crash site and reconnecting with his true self.  It is a story of self exploration and discovery.  Yes, there is alot more to the story.  But if I say anymore then…  I’d be giving away to much

In a perfect world, I’d like this to be ready for Christmas of this year.  But the story is unfloding very slowly, from my creativity to paper.  As well, so far I have not made a lot of time to write.

I am planning to spend sometime out at our holiday trailer this summer writing…