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Archives for August 2016

August 20, 2016 by Amita Schmidt

Back to Basics Spirituality: The Three Injunctions

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The three injunctions were shared with me by Molokai musician and healer, Zelie Duvauchelle. They were given to her by her Hawaiian kumu (teacher). If followed, they will lead you to a connected and joyful life.

  • Make no judgments

  • Make no comparisons

  • Delete the need to understand

As you will notice, these are simple but not easy.

Most judgments and comparisons are the result of the illusion of a separate self. Look at your two hands right now. You probably don’t spend much of your day judging or comparing your left hand to your right hand. This is because you know they are both part of your one body, and judgment would be futile. As you come to know that you are part of the cells of everyone and everything, comparisons too will decrease.

When I first heard, “Delete the need to understand,” my mind did an emotional double-take. Now, I repeat it often like a mantra, or use it like a big eraser when thoughts pile high. This mantra helps me return to silence.  And in those still quiet spaces a greater Knowing can be found.

Enjoy what you discover with these teachings.

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