DAY 17 (Mike's Journal)

Mike's Journal

DAY 17

DATE: Thursday, September 7, 2012
TIME: 11:47pm

A. OPENING THOUGHTS/OBSERVATIONS:

Opening night was a great success. Really tired. Will make this entry short.

Had a moment of transcendence in that for a split second I truly did feel One with God. I’ve been striving to understand this intellectually but for the first time in a long while, I was able to “feel” this sensation. I want more of it.

In all honesty, because of the show and my work, I am tempted to back off of this Quest. This is foretold in that this is the "Plot Twist" section where temptations are common. It seems I'm itching to create a "new Quest" before finishing this one. This also is a "temptation" as I'm ready to jump into making a Quest dedicated to building a career out of this process. I'm also feeling that I should let this sway me from completing this 30 day Quest. If I don't complete this one I won't have the sensation of completion which I feel is very important to this entire Quest process. After this one is finished then it would be prudent to begin making it a primary intention of building a career out of this work.

B. DREAM ENTRY:
 
Beautiful dreams about being a graceful swimmer with a beautiful body. Didn’t want to dream to end as I was reunited with very close, spiritual friends.

C.  Same as the previous three days.

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The Workout

Focus on Supersets: Pulling -Back, Lats, Biceps



1. Exercise 1: Barbell Row with Reverse Dumbbell Flies


4 Sets of 12 Reps

Identify Intention: New Person in 30 Days (Peace)

Free association with emotion.

(a) I am peaceful in the knowledge of having accomplished this simply by realizing the truth.
Peace is knowing that I have access to these feelings any time I choose.
Peace is letting go of ambition and simply be.


Identify Intention: New Person in 30 Days (Peace into Enlightenment)

After Set 2: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(b) Enlightenment is already all around us.
Enlightenment is the choice to see our divine destiny.
Enlightenment is simple, but not always easy.

(SWITCHING INTENTIONS. I went as far up the emotional scale as I wish to go on this one.) 

Identify Intention: Develop Content for Book (Willingness/Determination)

After Set 3: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(c) I am willing to simply follow my own program and report on my personal journey.
I am determined to finish these 30 days.
I am willing to allow others to draw their own conclusion based on their experiences with this process.

Identify Intention: Develop Content for Book (Willingness/Determination into Acceptance/Forgiveness)

After Set 4 (or between sets): Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(d) I accept that all I control is what I do in this moment. To do both the physical and emotional exercises.
I forgive the expectations and failures of the past, knowing that they were meant to bring me here.
I forgive myself for not having complete insight and empathy for every single reader who comes in contact with this material.


2. Exercise 2: Lat Pull Down with Chin Ups

4 Sets of 12 Reps

Identify Intention: Develop Content for Book (Acceptance/Forgiveness into Clarity)

Free association with emotion.

(a) I am clear that emotional connections with others help get things done.
I’m clear that it is entirely the process that defines me, not the product.
I’m clear that “I” am the client of my own journal. Others may or may not use my personal journal as a guide but the Quest process has value in itself.

Identify Intention: Develop Content for Book (Clarity into Love)

After Set 2: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(b) Love is the feeling of true accomplishment of Being.
Love is committing to feeling precisely what love is to you in this moment, and no other moment.
Love is truly tuning in and listening to another person’s thoughts, expressions, and deeds.

Identify Intention: Develop Content for Book (Love into Joy)

After Set 3: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(c) Joy is asking for anything and knowing it’s been given with Love.
Joy is surrendering completely to love and allowing the ego to quiet itself.
Joy is sharing.

Identify Intention: Develop Content for Book (Joy into Peace)

After Set 4 (or between sets): Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(d) Peace is knowing what was wanted wasn’t needed to begin with.
Peace is pure light.
Peace is knowing.

(SWITCHING INTENTIONS. I went as far up the emotional scale as I wish to go on this one.)



3. Exercise 3: Dead Lift with Back Extensions

3 Sets of 12 Reps

Identify Intention: Rich Spiritual Life (Trust)

Free association with emotion.

(a) I trust that the Course in Miracles content is helping me develop new insights.
I trust that there is a reality beyond what I can see, hear, and touch right now.
I trust that I have finally discovered the missing piece to living a fulfilling life.
I trust this is exactly where I’m meant to be.

Identify Intention: Rich Spiritual Life (Trust into Willingness/Determination)

After Set 2: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(b) I am willing to continue my meditative exercises that I’ve done every day.
I am determined to ask for and seek a loving reality.
I am willing to want exactly what I have now and be grateful for it.
I am determined to see no difference between the inner and outer worlds.

Identify Intention: Rich Spiritual Life (Willingness/Determination into Acceptance/Forgiveness)

After Set 3: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(c) I accept that this will be a daily practice for the rest of my life because there only is this moment to choose to connect to Source.
I forgive any moment that may exist where love doesn’t seem to be the reality.
I accept the feelings of fulfillment, joy, and abundance.
I forgive any unconscious decisions I’ve made to become separate from a loving reality.

Identify Intention: Rich Spiritual Life (Acceptance/Forgiveness into Clarity)

After Set 4 (or between sets): Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(d) I’m clear that I’ve succeeded today in finding God. That’s all that matters.
I’m clear that Love and Joy created me to be Loving and Joyful.
I’m clear that my ego mind gets in the way of my happiness.
I’m clear that the separation never happened except for in the unreality of the ego mind. 


4. Exercise 4: Preacher Curls with Dumbbell Curls

3 Sets of 12 Reps

Identify Intention: Rich Spiritual Life (Clarity into Love)

Free association with emotion.

(a) I love that I no longer have to find or use words to unlock Love.
Love has made me loving.
Love is freedom.
Love is spirit.

Identify Intention: Rich Spiritual Life (Love into Joy)

After Set 2: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention..

(b) Joy has made me Joyful.
Joy: Perfection has made my experience Perfect.
Joy: Happiness has made me Happy.
Joy: The Light has Enlightened me.

Identify Intention: Rich Spiritual Life (Joy into Peace)

After Set 3: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(c) Peace lets go of the ego’s need for words.
Peace is Creation without the need for Creation.
Peace is the beginning/end dynamic.
Peace must be felt not explained.

Identify Intention: Rich Spiritual Life (Peace into Enlightenment)

After Set 4 (or between sets): Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(d) Enlightenment: Just pausing and letting the Light that can't be seen with the body's eyes hit me.


5. Exercise 5: Barbell Curls with Side Bends

3 Sets of 12 Reps

(SWITCHING INTENTIONS. I went as far up the emotional scale as I wish to go on this one.)
 
Identify Intention: Increased Confidence (Trust)
 
Free association with emotion.

(a) I trust confidence is being less self-conscious and more Source conscious.
I trust that when I let “thought” go and let “feeling” speak, then there’s no need to be more confident.

Identify Intention: Increased Confidence (Trust into Willingness/Determination)

After Set 2: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(b) I’m willing to let go of these intentions after 30 days knowing that I’ve accomplished them.
I’m determined to allow my heart to speak throughout the rest of this journal.

Identify Intention: Increased Confidence (Willingness/Determination into Acceptance/Forgiveness)


After Set 3: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(c) I accept that a new Quest will soon be necessary.
I forgive my need for having to sound or appear “intelligent”.

Identify Intention: Increased Confidence (Acceptance/Forgiveness into Clarity)

After Set 4 (or between sets): Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(d) I’m clear that I want a new Quest to be about sharing and reaching out.
I’m clear that “my” intelligence doesn’t matter. We all share Source intelligence.


6. Exercise 6: Abs: Roll-outs and Roll-ins with the Stability Ball


3 Sets of 12 Reps

Identify Intention: Review and Identify All Intentions


Free association with emotion.

(a) Content For This Book: I don’t care about the results. I’m enjoying writing about the process. (Joy)

Identify Intention: ______________________________ 

After Set 2: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention..

(b) Rich Spiritual Life: I’m connected to Source right now. (Peace)

Identify Intention: ______________________________ 

After Set 3: Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(c) Increased Confidence: I have nothing to prove. I will only let my heart speak. (Willingness)

Identify Intention: ______________________________

After Set 4 (or between sets): Continue free association with next emotion or go to next intention.

(d) New Person in 30 Days: I already am the person I wished to become at the beginning of this Quest. (Clarity)


DIET JOURNAL: (log in any foods you consumed for the day)

Egg Sandwich/Whole Grain
Peanut Butter Wrap
Protein Shake
Hot Dog
Protein Bar



ADDITIONAL JOURNAL ENTRIES:



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