I'm packed and ready for my Italian adventure. I'm going to stay in a village of Sabina in the arts centre Ozu, near Rome for almost two weeks with 9 young people and make theatre! What a bliss. It's going to be so wonderful as I'm going to create the best time ever for myself and my co-workers.
I've taken some of my raw food with me and I hope not to indulge in Italian cooked food, specially bread. They have amazing bread and that's the only thing left I have difficulties to give up form the cooked shelf. Pasta, rice, cakes, etc. don't bother me at all. Even wine is history now but bread somehow is still lurking there with temptations.
I've made today wonderful, powerful super raw balls. I've mixed together grounded sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, grounded goji berries, tocotreniols, bee pollen, spirulina, camu camu, lucuma, sprouted linseed with bluberries, maca and yacoon syrup with some water to glue it together. The mixture is amazing! One of these balls a day will give me heaps of energy and satisfaction so I won't be tempted by any other dead food.
I should have easy access to the internet but if not then i won't be able to write here for the next two weeks. Well, I'm creating that access so it will be.
My new sleeping pattern gives me so much power and good feelings. I'm realy rested and still enjoy some extra time. The biggest bonus are the dreams and meditations. I was really struggling to achieve those in the strict polyphasic routine but now with 4h of core sleep I can enjoy more time in altered states. I still keep the naps as now they became meditations. It's great. Sometimes I fall asleep, other times I do affirmations and try to project from my body. I hope with time I will be more skillful and will be able to do astral traveling.
Life is good and and there is so much joy around!
It's time for my core sleep now...but I don't feel tired...
I have been counting my steps every day (I have a little gadget, which I attach to my clothing) and that has been great fun. We suppose to do 1.000 steps a day. I must say it's not that easy.
Today was good.
From 6am this morning till 00.14 (all day Sunday) I've made 10.182 steps=7.33km=307.2kcal
I didn't go for a walk as it was raining and I had lots to do at home but I managed to do 1/2 set of ashtanga yoga.
Sunday 15 February 2009
New phase in polyphasic sleeping
The core sleep, which I've embraced a week ago feels great. I feel at times sad that I've abandoned the uberman pattern with just 6 naps in 24h but it was very difficult to manage. My full time work and evening classes/activities didn't leave much time for this regime.
Now I feel more comfortable as the flexibility gives me peace of mind and I don't have to worry about missing some naps or not getting a sleep in others.
I was also missing the dreams and it's recall. The short naps were sometimes blank with no dreams at all and I couldn't allow myself to meditate, as I was worried that I would fall asleep.
Last night I was listening to the meditation tape between 00.30-1.30 and yes I did fell asleep half way through but it didn't matter. I then slept till 4.30 and could recall a great dream on waking up.
I felt rested and fully awake but stayed in bed till 5.30-6am. I was lying in bed for quite a while with open eyes just letting my mind wonder about my latest state of being. There was no trace of sleepiness and that was very welcomed.
For the last two days I have been very active physically so my muscles needed a rest too.
I will still follow the naps at midday, 4pm and 8pm as they are a great way to relax during my busy days.
Right now I'm preparing for my trip to Italy, where I will spend the next two weeks in the mountains near Rome rehearsing a new play.
Now I feel more comfortable as the flexibility gives me peace of mind and I don't have to worry about missing some naps or not getting a sleep in others.
I was also missing the dreams and it's recall. The short naps were sometimes blank with no dreams at all and I couldn't allow myself to meditate, as I was worried that I would fall asleep.
Last night I was listening to the meditation tape between 00.30-1.30 and yes I did fell asleep half way through but it didn't matter. I then slept till 4.30 and could recall a great dream on waking up.
I felt rested and fully awake but stayed in bed till 5.30-6am. I was lying in bed for quite a while with open eyes just letting my mind wonder about my latest state of being. There was no trace of sleepiness and that was very welcomed.
For the last two days I have been very active physically so my muscles needed a rest too.
I will still follow the naps at midday, 4pm and 8pm as they are a great way to relax during my busy days.
Right now I'm preparing for my trip to Italy, where I will spend the next two weeks in the mountains near Rome rehearsing a new play.
Tuesday 10 February 2009
The power of affirmations
I have developed a new pattern of managing sleep right now. I don't know how long it will last but I'm sure it will change soon. Anyway I'm sleeping much longer these days having core sleep between midnight and 3-4am. On top of that I still have all my naps but they are more of a meditations rather than naps. I feel really good on that and don't feel tired at all. I wake up after my core sleep fully rested feeling like I've slept for a long time. It's a good feeling.
During the naps I simply relax and try to project out of my body. Hopefully with practice this will happen. I've managed to do it before so I know how it feels and that it's achievable.
I have been also doing lots of affirmations lately and feel very positive. Yesterday while driving back from work I felt a little bit sluggish so I forced myself to do some affirmations to raise my vibration consciously. The effect was very profound and I was astonished how from feeling quite ordinary and mundane I've managed to raise my vibrations so high that I was almost ecstatic.
When I came home I decided to go for a walk in dark, freezing rain! Anybody would thoink I was crazy! It wasn't a night for walking as the weather was absolutely dreadful. However it didn't matter for me. I was singing in the rain...
I also became more aware of my presence, being an observer. Great feeling and that also happened with constantly repeating that: “I’m more than my body”.
This makes me more and more aware of being in my body rather then being my body. It feels like I’m navigating the body and mind and at the same time observing the results.
Today I’ve received a message from Donald Neal Walsh in my e-mail box:
On this day of your life, dear friend, I believe God wants you to know...
....that good health is not the absence of symptoms, it
is the presence of peace.
Do not confuse physical vibrance with spiritual vitality.
You are not your body. Your body is simply a tool.
A magnificent tool, for sure, but nothing more than that.
As with all tools, your body will from time to time need
repair. And one day it will wear down completely.
Your soul will do neither. Not now, not ever. Listen,
therefore, to the whispers of the soul, not the cries of
the body.
You will not have to think but a second to know
exactly why you received this message today.
Beautiful synchronicity!
During the naps I simply relax and try to project out of my body. Hopefully with practice this will happen. I've managed to do it before so I know how it feels and that it's achievable.
I have been also doing lots of affirmations lately and feel very positive. Yesterday while driving back from work I felt a little bit sluggish so I forced myself to do some affirmations to raise my vibration consciously. The effect was very profound and I was astonished how from feeling quite ordinary and mundane I've managed to raise my vibrations so high that I was almost ecstatic.
When I came home I decided to go for a walk in dark, freezing rain! Anybody would thoink I was crazy! It wasn't a night for walking as the weather was absolutely dreadful. However it didn't matter for me. I was singing in the rain...
I also became more aware of my presence, being an observer. Great feeling and that also happened with constantly repeating that: “I’m more than my body”.
This makes me more and more aware of being in my body rather then being my body. It feels like I’m navigating the body and mind and at the same time observing the results.
Today I’ve received a message from Donald Neal Walsh in my e-mail box:
On this day of your life, dear friend, I believe God wants you to know...
....that good health is not the absence of symptoms, it
is the presence of peace.
Do not confuse physical vibrance with spiritual vitality.
You are not your body. Your body is simply a tool.
A magnificent tool, for sure, but nothing more than that.
As with all tools, your body will from time to time need
repair. And one day it will wear down completely.
Your soul will do neither. Not now, not ever. Listen,
therefore, to the whispers of the soul, not the cries of
the body.
You will not have to think but a second to know
exactly why you received this message today.
Beautiful synchronicity!
Sunday 8 February 2009
Spring in the snow
It has been a beautiful day with snow and spring sun. I went for a walk with my camera. Beauty is all around us, we just have to open our eyes and heart to allow the flow. More photos on www.powerfulintentions.org/profile/Mila
Busy, busy
I haven't been here for a while only because I'm so busy networking, studying, observing nature, life and myself and so much more. I'm also building a new blog with a different search engine because I'm simply expanding!
Soon, I'll announce my new blog address here and say goodbye to this blog.
Soon, I'll announce my new blog address here and say goodbye to this blog.
Friday 6 February 2009
My first vegetable plants of the year!
These are my first courgettes of the year! I keep them at home on the window ledge. wonder if they're going to survive!?I had a great day today and spent it at home as I couldn't go to work due to more snow. All the roads are clear now and there is no trace of snow anywhere but apparently there is more on the way. I spent all day networking navigating between my naps and enjoying my free time. I'm much more relaxed now with my naps, sometimes there are 20min other times 1.5h and if i really struggle I have a core sleep of 3h. I really enjoy this set up so far. For example tonight I delayed my 8pm nap to 8.30pm and still when I went to bed I wasn't sleepy so I just meditated. When the alarm went off I switched it off and stayed in bed a little longer and the next thing I new was me waking up at 11.00pm! I just laughed and stayed awake till now (3.30am) in total awareness and great energy and I'm almost ready for my 4am nap.
New Earth
Cheer up and watch this beautiful short film. Our planet Earth is so beautiful. Appreciate every grain, every blade and every drop of water.
Just click on the title and enjoy!
Just click on the title and enjoy!
Thursday 5 February 2009
Great energy!
I wrote here yesterday but then went away from the computer and didn't save my work so when I came back, pressed the wrong button and lost everything. Never mind. Here it is again what happened.
I had a wonderful uberman night. The energy was rocketing up to the sky. I was in great mood and felt incredible power within me. It was such an amazing experience. I even did 2nd part of the ashtanga yoga set, which is more difficult then the 1st one. I was totally in the zone. At 4am nap I decided to sleep for 1,5h just to be on the safe side as I had a long day at work in front of me and was worried that I could just loose that beautiful energy. It was a good move and I woke up refreshed at 5.30am. The drive was still there and I went to work.
It was a very busy day and I didn't stop until I got home at 7pm. My 4pm nap was only 15 min and I didn't even go to sleep. I was interrupted and had to go to do another task.
When I came home I decided to go for a longer nap to catch up on my sleep and replenish my energy. I had 1.5 sleep and that was great. However at midnight I was pretty tired again so although I woke up at 00.30am I decided to carry on until 3am and here I'm. I stayed in bed until 4am enjoying the warmth and comfort and recalling my dreams. I was rested and in full spirit again.
With such intense work during the day I realised I must allowed myself for longer naps and a good core sleep during the night. The work is so intense because I interact with lots of young people and give myself fully to all activities. I do like it but I need more rest afterwards.
Now I'm in a dilemma again as there is more snow outside! I don't know if should go to work or stay in. The roads might be fine but there is more snow on the way and I don't want to be stranded at work or on the way from work. I don't think many students will make their way, as buses might not run. There is also the ice factor and it is dangerous as we don't have winter tires and the roads are not clear. Everybody will be thinking the same...
It's almost 5am.
I had a wonderful uberman night. The energy was rocketing up to the sky. I was in great mood and felt incredible power within me. It was such an amazing experience. I even did 2nd part of the ashtanga yoga set, which is more difficult then the 1st one. I was totally in the zone. At 4am nap I decided to sleep for 1,5h just to be on the safe side as I had a long day at work in front of me and was worried that I could just loose that beautiful energy. It was a good move and I woke up refreshed at 5.30am. The drive was still there and I went to work.
It was a very busy day and I didn't stop until I got home at 7pm. My 4pm nap was only 15 min and I didn't even go to sleep. I was interrupted and had to go to do another task.
When I came home I decided to go for a longer nap to catch up on my sleep and replenish my energy. I had 1.5 sleep and that was great. However at midnight I was pretty tired again so although I woke up at 00.30am I decided to carry on until 3am and here I'm. I stayed in bed until 4am enjoying the warmth and comfort and recalling my dreams. I was rested and in full spirit again.
With such intense work during the day I realised I must allowed myself for longer naps and a good core sleep during the night. The work is so intense because I interact with lots of young people and give myself fully to all activities. I do like it but I need more rest afterwards.
Now I'm in a dilemma again as there is more snow outside! I don't know if should go to work or stay in. The roads might be fine but there is more snow on the way and I don't want to be stranded at work or on the way from work. I don't think many students will make their way, as buses might not run. There is also the ice factor and it is dangerous as we don't have winter tires and the roads are not clear. Everybody will be thinking the same...
It's almost 5am.
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Snow
It is very rare that we have snow here in south of England. Everything stopped for a day, the flights were cancelled, people didn't go to work, schools were closed and I had a long weekend.
I went for a long walk in the snow and that was great. Now everything is almost back to normal as the snow melted and we had beautiful sun today. It was fresh and crispy.
I was following up my polyphasic schedule last night according to plan. I'm still allowing myself the core sleep but now I'm trying to reduce it to 1.5 hours. My nap at 4am lasted till 5.30 and I woke up naturally. It was great, I felt good but unfortunately I didn't get out of bed. Mistake as went to sleep again without realising it and woke up again at 7am. I must make sure that: wake up = get up. I know that I won't gain anything by lying in bed. It's an old habit and very difficult to get rid off. I just need to be more alert and hopefully soon I'll get rid of it.
I went to work today but there were no students as they still had a day off due to snow. I had peaceful naps and went for a short walk. Everything is back to normal tomorrow.
I'm hoping for a good uberman night.
Sunday 1 February 2009
Moon Eclipses - a new window of opportunities
This is an exiting time! Back on the 25/26 January there was a New Moon with an eclipse and waiting for us on the 9th of February is a Full Moon with an eclipse. The time in between, right now, is magic. This is a time of radical change, a time of an Aquarian energy that looks beyond the norm that is daring and extraordinary, that questions accepted truths and files in the face of reason.
Change is good. I'm happy to recognize my present circumstances and dare to vision beyond them, past the boundaries of the known into the unknown. I'm realising the old and making room for the new; whatever it is, relationships, friends, work, family, tendencies, behaviours, patterns, way of thinking and feeling.
I'm ready to dive into new life full of love and happiness.
I'm going to make this exercise where I play with a question "What if" and apply it to my relationship, career, attitudes, desires, choices and commitments. I'm going to go where my mind and heart never dared to go before.
"What if I could only do______________, it would really change the world".
That is what I'm going to play with today and for the next nine days up to the Full Moon on the 9th of February. I'm the force for change.
My core sleep tonight was between midnight and 3am. I feel great on it and I’m able to recall my dreams with more accuracy. The energy of the New Moon uplifted me beyond my expectations. There is a beautiful vibration in my heart and I must maintain it at all times. What a fantastic feeling. I can’t wait to share it with others.
I did a powerful meditation not long ago and now I’m fully appreciating it’s benefits.
I’m happy and full of joy.
Change is good. I'm happy to recognize my present circumstances and dare to vision beyond them, past the boundaries of the known into the unknown. I'm realising the old and making room for the new; whatever it is, relationships, friends, work, family, tendencies, behaviours, patterns, way of thinking and feeling.
I'm ready to dive into new life full of love and happiness.
I'm going to make this exercise where I play with a question "What if" and apply it to my relationship, career, attitudes, desires, choices and commitments. I'm going to go where my mind and heart never dared to go before.
"What if I could only do______________, it would really change the world".
That is what I'm going to play with today and for the next nine days up to the Full Moon on the 9th of February. I'm the force for change.
My core sleep tonight was between midnight and 3am. I feel great on it and I’m able to recall my dreams with more accuracy. The energy of the New Moon uplifted me beyond my expectations. There is a beautiful vibration in my heart and I must maintain it at all times. What a fantastic feeling. I can’t wait to share it with others.
I did a powerful meditation not long ago and now I’m fully appreciating it’s benefits.
I’m happy and full of joy.
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