this is working for me

[valleyken]

A whlie ago, I learned about this great teacher called Howard Vernon. I believe it was in the actualized.org blog where Leo mentioned him. I checked out the video that was in the blog post, and I really liked Howard's teaching style as well as the content he was talking about. However, I didn't check out any other videos from Howard on YouTube. Simply because "I was busy". I believe I still had to watch the newest Leo episode at that time, and other practical work around the house that needed to be done.

But last thursday, I got sick. Flu-like symptoms, fever and weak and the likes (from which I'm not feeling better at the time of this writing). It's an epidemic doing its rounds here in Belgium, as many people are currently sick. I haven't felt this weak in a long time. So I got the idea to use my down-time as a sort of meditation retreat. More like an intensive 24/7 mind-fulness, as I am too weak to sit for meditation. Surprisingly, my fever was quite helpful to produce some insights. I also wanted to watch some videos about spiritual matters. But I wasn't sure what I should watch. And then I remembered about Howard Vernon. So I looked up some of his videos on YouTube. And I'm glad I did !

Howard is the kind of teacher who "will keep pounding it to you until you get it". Hard-hitting truths. One can only come to the conclusion that Howard was a very enlightened person. You can practically hear God speaking through Howard. Of course there will always be people who don't like to hear what Howard had to say, but with all their shouting, they only reveal how little they understand and how lost they are.

Anyway, I'll be happy to discuss what I've learned from Howard, insights I have had, or even what exactly "made the click" for me. But for now, I wanted to share one of my favorite Vernon speeches. There are many more on YouTube however, so don't forget to check them out (like I did before). Even though I get the general idea of the things he talks about, he still keeps blowing my mind on a regular basis with his talks. He had a talent to explain things in a simple way, so that you can easily understand it on an intellectual level. But of course you still have to "really get it" or "see it" then, on a spiritual level. His agressive-looking way of speaking, is what I really needed to finally get it through my thick head.

Here is the video. Enjoy. Take your time for it, as it is easy to just fall in the mental masturbation trap to "just watch more videos in search for understanding". Give it a chance to touch you, like it did for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRNvx_1qS6Q

 

[cetus]

@valleyken He's a guru for the everyday working man that suffers from life. 

"I never met a man that gave me more trouble then myself"  sums up his message.