Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Effortless Meditation: Level 1 - At Home Course with En*theos Academy
Circumstances will continue to come and go. Poignant moments will continue to present themselves in life. How we meet them and experience the moment-by-moment of our real-time lives is determined by the capacity to become present, still, and clear...to return to the visceral sense of “All Is Well”, even when situations would seem to reflect otherwise.
I’m very excited to be partnering with Brian Johnson’s Entheos Academy in offering at-home courses and workshops. The first workshop I’m offering is Effortless Meditation: Level 1 ~ The Sweet-Spots of Attention that Drop You Deeper Into Meditation . This 4-part series can be taken live, or at your own convenience. Entheos makes it so simple and easy to get the most out of the Course. The live Course will be 4 – 75minute sessions on June 27, July 11, 18 & 25 starting at 6:30 PST/ 9:30 EST. If you need to miss a session, don’t worry, they’re all being recorded. AND a teaching assistant will be taking copious notes, extracting all the big ideas from each
Completing this 4-part series will leave you feeling confident about your ability to sit quietly for 20 minutes or more and emerge refreshed, renewed, and able to access increasing capacities for insight, intuition, and self-love.
Here’s the live link to the juicy details of the Course and registration: http://www.entheos.com/academy/courses/Effortless-Meditation-Level-1
You might even put together a group of friends to take it with you; like a fun study group in Freedom :-)
See you on the first call!
Namaste,
Scott
Scott Schwenk
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Insecurity is an Evolutionary Force
Has it yet become obvious that dealing with waves of
insecurity is natural to human life?
From one perspective, insecurity is a powerful evolutionary
force in a human. The discomfort
of insecurity, used with awareness, forces seeking clarity, stimulates the
search for freedom.
After enough attempts to change physical reality, only to
still be faced with more waves of unsettling not-knowing, a larger question
looms: Why are we so awkward with
not knowing, not being in control of all of the forces of life? It's an aspect of fear. Fear of what? If we’re going to bother to animate fear, to actively give
energy to fear and thoughts of fear, we might as well be crystal clear on what
it is we’re indeed afraid of.
Say you’re afraid there’s a boogey monster in the
closet. Do you know for certain
that one is there? One either is
or is not crouched in there. Why
not find out? If there really is
someone lurking in the closet, there are things that can be done. If it’s just the product of
imagination, opening the door and looking is a common sense action to move on
and reclaim the wasted energy of pointless worry.
So the question remains, are the fears that are claiming
dominion over your personal energy, your creative thinking power, and your
freedom rightly justified by circumstances, or simply made up?
Insecurity rightly studied reveals illusion in each and
every case. This doesn’t imply
that having insecurity makes one less of a person in any way, shape, or
form. It merely points at the
places where one isn’t yet consciously embodying the true Wholeness.
The Saints, Sages, and Siddhas have said, and continue to
say in so many ways, “You are Whole, you are complete, you are One with your
Creator. Wake up. See the Truth.”
Insecurity is gift to let you and I know very precisely
where this embodiment of Wholeness needs exacting and focused attention through
Living Practices over time to dissolve the attachment to some form of
illusion.
The Truth is Wholeness. Anything less is made up. Concerted effort at reconciling this and living it fully is
the work of the spiritual path.
All Rights Reserved, Scott Patrick Schwenk 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Wondering
in all of the walks of
Seemingly endless days
Always ending,
This beginningless
endless
blossom
makes itself known
in the secret chamber of my Heart.
I wonder if you too
are becoming intoxicated on
its fragrance.
Scott Patrick Schwenk 4/12/12
Friday, April 6, 2012
The Freedom Sessions ~ Living In Wholeness: Wednesday, April 18th 7-8:30pm
Living In Wholeness
Wednesday, April 18th ~ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
$40 minimum donation
There is a sacred mantra from the Upanishads known as the Purna Mantra. This mantra points directly at the Truth of our eternal nature; Wholeness. As a core aspect of this evening, you will receive and work with this potent and transformative mantra, and if you’ve already received it, you’ll be initiated into it’s essence more deeply.
Empowered Mantra reveals Truth. Mantra is spiritual force in sound form and has the ability to return you to the Awareness of your Divine Nature.
After working with the mantra, we’ll dive into the Ecstatic Breathwork, a breathing meditation designed to clear blocks, open pathways, and reveal Truth...
“The Freedom Sessions” are shorter workshops designed as a place to renew, refocus, recharge, and accelerate the process of Living Free...drawing on timeless wisdom and a lineage of infinite Grace, these gatherings are about directly experiencing the Truth of freedom within. Using Ecstatic Breathwork, Meditation, Question & Answer, and other tools, we’ll dive straight into the Heart...
Breath Deep. Heart Awake. Body Soft. Attention Clear.
Join Us.
When: Wednesday, April 18th, 2012Wednesday, April 18th ~ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
$40 minimum donation
There is a sacred mantra from the Upanishads known as the Purna Mantra. This mantra points directly at the Truth of our eternal nature; Wholeness. As a core aspect of this evening, you will receive and work with this potent and transformative mantra, and if you’ve already received it, you’ll be initiated into it’s essence more deeply.
Empowered Mantra reveals Truth. Mantra is spiritual force in sound form and has the ability to return you to the Awareness of your Divine Nature.
After working with the mantra, we’ll dive into the Ecstatic Breathwork, a breathing meditation designed to clear blocks, open pathways, and reveal Truth...
“The Freedom Sessions” are shorter workshops designed as a place to renew, refocus, recharge, and accelerate the process of Living Free...drawing on timeless wisdom and a lineage of infinite Grace, these gatherings are about directly experiencing the Truth of freedom within. Using Ecstatic Breathwork, Meditation, Question & Answer, and other tools, we’ll dive straight into the Heart...
Breath Deep. Heart Awake. Body Soft. Attention Clear.
Join Us.
Time: 7:00-8:30pm (Arrive EARLY to avoid being late....give extra time for parking and settling in)
Minimum Donation: $40 per person
Where: 1226 Havenhurst Dr. #9
(Havenhurst is 1 block West of Crescent Heights between Santa Monica Blvd and Fountain Ave)
Parking: It’s best to park at a meter on Santa Monica Blvd or in the West Hollywood City Lot just South of Santa Monica Blvd behind Out Of The Closet between Havenhurst and La Jolla. The City Lot is $1 per hour in quarters. Other meters in the area are free after 6pm.
RSVP: Due to size of the space, please RSVP to hold your place. If need be, we’ll start a waiting list. 24hrs cancellation by phone. (310) 922-4890
BRING: A folded blanket and/or yoga mat to lay on for the breathing meditation, eye pillow if you have one, Journal & Pen, any cushions for sitting on, water, and a smile!
LOVE,
SCOTT
Scott Schwenk
http://trustthebreath.com
http://scottschwenk.blogspot.com
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-schwenk
Follow on Twitter: Scott_Schwenk
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Freedom Sessions: Wednesday, March 14th 7-8:30pm
We Become What We Focus On: Tuning To The HIGHEST
Wednesday, March 14th ~ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
$40 minimum donation
Life is accelerating with every day. There are infinite objects and situations to focus attention on. What do YOU focus on?
Whatever we’re focused on gets magnified in our experience. Most people know this in theory, but how many practice it consciously, moment-to-moment?
“The Freedom Sessions” are shorter workshops designed as a place to renew, refocus, recharge, and accelerate the process of Living Free...drawing on timeless wisdom and a lineage of infinite Grace, these gatherings are about directly experiencing the Truth of freedom within. Using Ecstatic Breathwork, Meditation, Question & Answer, we’ll dive straight into the Heart...
Breath Deep. Heart Awake. Body Soft. Attention Clear.
Join Us.
When: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012Wednesday, March 14th ~ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
$40 minimum donation
Life is accelerating with every day. There are infinite objects and situations to focus attention on. What do YOU focus on?
Whatever we’re focused on gets magnified in our experience. Most people know this in theory, but how many practice it consciously, moment-to-moment?
“The Freedom Sessions” are shorter workshops designed as a place to renew, refocus, recharge, and accelerate the process of Living Free...drawing on timeless wisdom and a lineage of infinite Grace, these gatherings are about directly experiencing the Truth of freedom within. Using Ecstatic Breathwork, Meditation, Question & Answer, we’ll dive straight into the Heart...
Breath Deep. Heart Awake. Body Soft. Attention Clear.
Join Us.
Time: 7:00-8:30pm (Arrive EARLY to avoid being late....give extra time for parking and settling in)
Minimum Donation: $40 per person
Where: 1226 Havenhurst Dr. #9
(Havenhurst is 1 block West of Crescent Heights between Santa Monica Blvd and Fountain Ave)
Parking: It’s best to park at a meter on Santa Monica Blvd or in the West Hollywood City Lot just South of Santa Monica Blvd behind Out Of The Closet between Havenhurst and La Jolla. The City Lot is $1 per hour in quarters. Other meters in the area are free after 6pm.
RSVP: Due to size of the space, please RSVP to hold your place. If need be, we’ll start a waiting list. 24hrs cancellation by phone. (310) 922-4890
BRING: A folded blanket and/or yoga mat to lay on for the breathing meditation, eye pillow if you have one, Journal & Pen, any cushions for sitting on, water, and a smile!
LOVE,
SCOTT
Scott Schwenk
http://trustthebreath.com
http://scottschwenk.blogspot.com
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-schwenk
Follow on Twitter: Scott_Schwenk
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
A very special Meditation Intensive This Sunday ~
THIS Sunday, December 4th ~ 10am – 1pm
$91 minimum donation
Embrace of the Beloved: Leading You Deeper Into the Heart of Love
A Meditation Intensive to Remember
What is the HEART of Love?
How could three hours immersed in the experience of it open you deeper to freedom, love, and happiness that aren’t dependent on circumstances or other people? What would it be like to be able to experience unconditional love inside yourself, for yourself, even when circumstances seem to be going awry?
There is a vast reservoir of strength, stillness, peace, love, and causeless joy within you. Learning to access it is our task. Meditation will be our means. Anyone can learn to enter the profound space of meditation, it's a simple matter of learning your way in. Each participant will be initiated more deeply into this inner space.
With a combination of sitting meditations, breathing techniques, ancient tools, and culminating in Ecstatic Breathwork, this will be an event to remember!
Don’t worry if you’ve never meditated or don’t feel "good at it". You’ll be fully supported and guided to finding the doorways that lead you into the places which deep true meditation opens. This is for all levels of experience.
Breath Deep. Heart Awake. Body Soft. Attention Clear.
Join Us.
$91 minimum donation
Embrace of the Beloved: Leading You Deeper Into the Heart of Love
A Meditation Intensive to Remember
What is the HEART of Love?
How could three hours immersed in the experience of it open you deeper to freedom, love, and happiness that aren’t dependent on circumstances or other people? What would it be like to be able to experience unconditional love inside yourself, for yourself, even when circumstances seem to be going awry?
There is a vast reservoir of strength, stillness, peace, love, and causeless joy within you. Learning to access it is our task. Meditation will be our means. Anyone can learn to enter the profound space of meditation, it's a simple matter of learning your way in. Each participant will be initiated more deeply into this inner space.
With a combination of sitting meditations, breathing techniques, ancient tools, and culminating in Ecstatic Breathwork, this will be an event to remember!
Don’t worry if you’ve never meditated or don’t feel "good at it". You’ll be fully supported and guided to finding the doorways that lead you into the places which deep true meditation opens. This is for all levels of experience.
Breath Deep. Heart Awake. Body Soft. Attention Clear.
Join Us.
When: Sunday, December 4th, 2011
Time: 10:00am –1:00pm
Minimum Donation: $91
Where: 140 North Swall Dr, Beverly Hills, 90211. Park on the street.
RSVP: Send a paypal to "soulmatrix@earthlink.net" to hold your place. Please select "personal" and "gift" when doing your paypal.
BRING: A folded blanket and/or yoga mat to lay on for the breathing meditation, eye pillow if you have one, Journal & Pen, any cushions for sitting on, water, and a smile!
Side Note: When selecting what to sit on for meditation, the guideline is to have your cusions/folded blankets high enough such that the top of your hip bones are above your knees. If your knees are above the top of your hip bones, your lower back will likely ache from trying to support you.
LOVE,
Scott
http://trustthebreath.com
http://scottschwenk.blogspot.com
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-schwenk
Follow on Twitter: Scott_Schwenk
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