The Heart of the Matter
November 29, 2008
Diving In Deeper

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If you are new to Heart of the Matter, chances are good you've only seen a small percentage of what's available to you here -- more than 200 postings of all kinds: videos, slide shows, excerpts and reports from Maharaji's events, stories, personal reflections, poetry, humor, a talking puppet, links to cool resources, and much more.

You can always access the most recent 30 postings by logging onto the site and scrolling down. For the rest of the content, you'll need to click on the archives (in the sidebar beneath "Recent Entries"). But since you're already here right now, all you need to do is click the link below for a hot-linked list of all past postings. (If you find something you like, please feel free to forward it to friends, acquaintances, family, or neighbors. That's how word about this blog is getting out.)

Heart of the Matter Monthly Archives

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November 24, 2008
The Perfect Relationship

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November 22, 2008
The Wisdom of the Elders

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What do Clint Eastwood, Madeline Albright, Willie Nelson, Alan Alda, Desmond Tutu, Jane Goodall, Ravi Shankar, Edward Kennedy, Andrew Wyeth, Frank Gehry and a host of other creative movers and shakers have in common beside fame?

Wisdom!

Click here to see what they've learned in their long and very diverse lives... and get a glimpse of the fabulous Wisdom Project produced by Andrew Zuckerman.

Speaking of which, what have YOU learned in your life? What wisdom has come your way? And if you want to share it with other readers of this blog, click "Sign In" below and leave a comment or send me an email.

I'll sort through the submissions, pick some, and post them here in time for International Wisdom Day (a holiday that doesn't yet exist, but probably should).

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October 30, 2008
VIDEO: Dearest Maharaji

Beautiful images of love, devotion, and happiness. Beautiful vocals by Tim Hain. Beautiful life! We are all so lucky to be alive. We have so much to be thankful for. Count your blessings! Enjoy each breath! The past is over. The future is a dream. Now is the moment!

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October 18, 2008
VIDEO: The Value of a Breath

Four brief interviews with people about the value of Maharaji's gift -- and then a 4 min. video of Maharaji speaking about thirst, breath, and Knowledge.

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September 17, 2008
VIDEO: A Bowl of Peas

A very funny story told by Maharaji and some soulful expressions from an event in Montreal...

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September 09, 2008
VIDEO: Within You Is a Joy

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September 06, 2008
Doing the Seeming Impossible

OK. Here's a wake up call for all of us who think our life or work challenges are impossible. Click below to see what this chap accomplished, then ask yourself whether or not what YOU'RE trying to accomplish (i.e. stay conscious, grow your business, make a transition, write a book, practice Knowledge, forgive someone, etc.) is really so difficult to pull off.

For more inspiration, click on the link below the YouTube video.

Thanks to Chris Tardieu for forwarding this video.

MORE INSPIRATION TO GO BEYOND THE "IMPOSSIBLE"

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." - Goethe

"There is no such thing as a long piece of work, except one that you dare not start. - Charles Baudelaire

"What is now proved was once only imagined." - William Blake

"You must do the thing you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt

"Genius is infinite painstaking." - Michelangelo

"A pile of rocks ceases to be a rock pile when somebody contemplates it with the idea of a cathedral in mind." - Antoine Saint-Exupery

"Whenever anything is being accomplished, it is being done, I have learned, by a monomaniac with a mission." - Peter Drucker

"No idea is so outlandish that it should not be considered." - Winston Churchill

"I am looking for a lot of people who have an infinite capacity to not know what can't be done." - Henry Ford



And here's an intro to my new book about a neanderthal who also accomplished the seeming impossible. Go for it!

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August 30, 2008
Let Consciousness Be Your Teacher

"People say, 'in this world there needs to be peace.' I say, 'No, in your world there needs to be peace. It is within you.' Do whatever is necessary and find peace in your in your life, and be content. And if you don't find it, I can help." - Prem Rawat

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August 19, 2008
VIDEO: Introducing Maharaji

Here's a 3 minute introduction to Maharaji and his message. If you want to view the entire 27 minute introduction, click here.

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August 11, 2008
VIDEO: What Is Maharaji's Role?

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August 04, 2008
VIDEO: Make Each Day Count

If you had one month to live, what would you talk about if someone asked to interview you? What message would you leave behind? In this touching 8-minute video, Greta Brenman, who passed away on June 18th, shares her feelings about life and the guidance of her teacher, Maharaji. I hope you get a chance to pause for a few moments and consider Greta's words and the sweet feeling behind her words. None of us know how long we have left here. Let's enjoy each day to the fullest -- one breath at a time.

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July 31, 2008
VIDEO: Inviting Gratitude

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July 27, 2008
VIDEO: We Are Human Beings

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July 25, 2008
Give Peace a Chance

Click below for Hoffmananda's (aka Stuart Hoffman's) gorgeous new rendition of Give Peace a Chance -- a totally inspiring slide show with soundtrack that communicates A LOT in just seven minutes. Enjoy! And pass it on...

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July 18, 2008
VIDEO: Find Peace Within

Here's a one-minute intro to Prem Rawat (aka Maharaji) and the Knowledge he reveals as shown on Brazilian TV.

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July 16, 2008
VIDEO: Go Within

We are here for such a short while -- even if we live to 100. So while we're here, what's the purpose? What is there to experience? Where does real happiness come from? What is life really all about? In this 5 minute video, Prem Rawat (aka Maharaji) gives us all a clue.

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July 10, 2008
SLIDE SHOW: Maharaji in Sicily

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July 09, 2008
Amaroo Slide Show

Many thanks to Chris Tardieu for forwarding this sweet slide show and song from Amaroo. Amazingly, Chris sent this to me just minutes after I posted the previous piece. Serendipity alert! We are all connected!

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