Re: Being well/a Fun-da-mental-ist/ Beyondanada

SWAMI BEYONDANANDA'S GUIDELINES FOR ENLIGHTENMENT
> > >
> > > 1. Be a Fundamentalist--make sure the Fun always comes before the
> mental.
> > > Realise that life is a situation comedy that will never be cancelled.
A
> > > laugh track has been provided, and the reason why we are put in the
> > material
> > > world is to get more material. Have a good laugh-sitive twice a day,
> and
> > > that will ensure regular-hilarity.
> > >
> > > 2. Remember that each of us has been given a special gift, just for
> > > entering--so you are already a winner.
> > >
> > > 3. The most powerful tool on the planet today is Tell-A-Vision. That
is
> > > where I tell a vision to you and you tell a vision to me. That way, if
> we
> > > don't like the programming we're getting, we can simply change the
> > channel.
> > >
> > > 4. Life is like photography. You use the negative to develop. And, no
> > matter
> > > what adversity you face, be reassured: Of course God loves you--He's
> just
> > > not ready to make a commitment.
> > >
> > > 5. It is true. As we go through life thinking heavy thoughts, thought
> > > particles tend to get caught between the ears, causing a condition
> called
> > > truth decay. So be sure to use mental floss twice a day. And when
> you're
> > > tempted to practice tantrum yoga, remember what we teach in Swami's
> > > Absurdiveness Training class: "Don't get even, get odd."
> > >
> > > 6. If we want world peace, we must let go of our attachments and truly
> > live
> > > like nomads. That's where I no mad at you, you no mad at me. That way,
> > > there'll surely be nomadness on the planet. And peace begins with each
> of
> > > us. A little peace here, a little peace there, pretty soon all the
> peaces
> > > will fit together to make one big peace everywhere.
> > >
> > > 7. I know great earth changes have been predicted for the future, so
if
> > > you're looking to avoid earthquakes, my
> > > advice is simple. When you find a fault, just don't dwell on it.
> > >
> > > 8. There's no need to change the world. All we have to do is toilet
> train
> > > the world, and we'll never have to change it again.
> > >
> > > 9. If you're looking to find the key to the Universe, I have some bad
> > news
> > > and some good news. The bad news
> > > is---there is no key to the Universe. The good news is--it has been
> left
> > > unlocked.
> > >
> > > 10. Finally, everything I have told you is channeled. That way, if you
> > don't
> > > like it, it's not my fault. And
> > > remember, enlightenment is not a bureaucracy. So, we don't have to go
> > > through channels.
>