Iskra

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-10-25 14:07:34 Categorized in Four Elements, Life, Post-Personal Power,
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Relax – You’re Going To Die! 11 Epic Quotes On Death And Living Fully

The fact that our lives are finite and uncertain is something most of us acknowledge, but we rarely consider the implications. For instance, have you ever thought about how much time you have left to do everything you want in life, what you’d immediately regret if you found out you were going to die tomorrow, [ ]
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Relax - You're Going To Die! 11 Epic Quotes On Death And Living Fully

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-09-29 16:01:43 Categorized in Life, Mental Power, The Four Elements,
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Everything Arises, Everything Passes Away - 13 Epic Quotes About Anatta: The Doctrine Of No Soul

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-09-28 10:48:02 Categorized in Post-Personal Power, The Four Elements,
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Everything Arises, Everything Passes Away – 13 Epic Quotes About Anatta: The Doctrine Of No Soul

The revolutionary doctrine of Anatta, or no permanent self was first expounded by The Buddha, and to a degree the Greek Heraclitus at nearly the same time approximately 500BC. The doctrine of anatta runs contrary to basic human instincts and as such, is nearly impossible for most humans to truly grasp, and is widely [ ]
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(Video) The Art Of War – Sun Tzu “Simplified”

You ve probably picked up The Art Of War by Sun Tzu at least once For most people, it s interesting reading, but very few people actually apply it to their own life. Here s how to do that
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(Video) The Art Of War - Sun Tzu "Simplified"

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-09-16 16:30:24 Categorized in Mental Power,
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Train In Strategy

“I studied morning and evening searching for the principle, and came to realize The Way Of Strategy when I was fifty.  Since then I have lived without following any particular Way.  Thus it is with the virtue of strategy that I practice many arts and abilities – all things with no teacher.” -Miyamoto Musashi Strategy [ ]
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(Video) Common Themes In Strategy And The Art Of War

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-09-09 16:20:29 Categorized in Mental Power,
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(Video) Common Themes In Strategy And The Art Of War

Here s a quick overview of the common themes in Chinese strategy and different versions of The Art Of War
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The 4 Temperaments And Ichazo’s Enneagram Models Of Personality

This post will be useful for helping you to understand yourself and others more deeply, and to become a more effective leader, communicator, etc.  Basically this is a core part of the the Water element of my Four Elements: Life Alchemy system that I ll be releasing at the end of September or beginning of November, [ ]
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Choosing A Martial Path

“Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal.” Friedrich Nietzsche I’m often asked – “What’s the best martial art to train?”. The simple answer is that you have to evaluate your own physical and emotional assets and the types of physical confrontation or danger which [ ]
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The Development Of The Way Of The Warrior

I began developing this post-modern, Four Elements model of the warrior in order to rebuild myself from the ground up. I have used this Four Elements model for my own personal development through each quadrant of power, and it works very well with The Way Of The Warrior. In brief, the Four Elements model for [ ]
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The Art Of Strategic Thinking And Mental Warfare

The seven key concepts embedded in the process of strategic thinking are: 1.          Comprehensive planning 2.          Value of information 3.          Choice of battleground 4.          Speed of execution 5.          Adaptability 6.          Creation of advantage through deception 7.          Attack, if one must compete in the open Comprehensive planning To reach any goal that necessitates a multi-step process, [ ]
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Superhuman By Habit: Epic Quotes On Ritualizing Your Life

Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life. It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives. Out Willpower Is Limited, Yet We Rely On It Every Day To Get Our Tasks Done Even if we build [ ]
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Superhuman By Habit: Epic Quotes On Ritualizing Your Life

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-08-14 07:50:09 Categorized in Mental Power, The Four Elements,
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The Art Of War Video Seminar 1

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-08-07 16:02:00 Categorized in Mental Power,
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[VIDEO] The Idea Of "No Permanent Self" Or - Anatta

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-02-15 14:11:58 Categorized in Post-Personal Power,
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(Video) True, Right & Exact: The Buddha's Teaching On The Mind And Consciousness

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-06-12 16:22:55 Categorized in Post-Personal Power,
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[VIDEO] The Idea Of "No Permanent Self" Or - Anatta

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-02-15 14:11:58 Categorized in Post-Personal Power,
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[VIDEO] The First Noble Truth Of Dukkha

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-04-29 13:45:42 Categorized in Post-Personal Power,
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The "Other" Perennial Philosophy...

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-06-15 11:56:48 Categorized in Post-Personal Power,
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The 4 Temperaments And Ichazo's Enneagram Models Of Personality

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-08-05 23:07:23 Categorized in Four Elements, Social Power, The Four Elements,
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Strategic Controls

There is one underlying substance that underscores and affects every stage we have dealt with so far— information. Information is the blood that allows all of the other organs of this process to function smoothly. Information in the form of feedback is very important. How do you know if your strategy is working? You must constantly collect [ ]
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Maximizing Now: 8 Epic Quotes On Living In The Present Moment

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-07-30 07:44:24 Categorized in Four Elements, Mental Power, The Four Elements,
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Maximizing Now: 8 Epic Quotes On Living In The Present Moment

How do we deal with the realities of today s world, including economic hardship and insecurity? Living in the present moment is the secret key to contentment. We continuously have our heads occupied or thoughts about the past or about the future in our busy lives such as what are we going to become or what [ ]
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Walk It Like You Talk It – 10 Epic Quotes On Embodying Your Philosophy

“But the awakened and knowing say: ‘body am I entirely, and nothing else; and soul is only a word for something about the body. Behind your thoughts and feeling, my brother, there stands a mighty ruler, an unknown sage – whose name is self. In your body he dwells; He is your body.” – Friedrich [ ]
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Walk It Like You Talk It - 8 Epic Quotes On Embodying Your Philosophy

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-07-29 06:30:02 Categorized in Physical Power, The Four Elements,
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Video: Introduction To Samatha And Vipassana Bhavana

Video: Introduction To Samatha And Vipassana Bhavana
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Video: Introduction To Samatha And Vipassana Bhavana

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-07-28 16:09:19 Categorized in Post-Personal Power,
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How To Implement Your Strategic Plans…

So far we have discussed situation appraisal, formulation of goals and strategies and evaluation of strategies. The next step is the implementation of strategies. Implementation involves two parts: the human element, and the operational element. The human element means understanding the roles and responsibilities of the people involved in the mission. The operational element relates to certain principles [ ]
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Video – Introduction to Samatha And Vipassana Bhavana

The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation The Ancient Meditation Technique that Brings Real Peace of MindVipassand-bhavand, the development of insight, embodies the essence of the teaching of the Buddha. As taught by S. N. Goenka, this path to self-awareness is extraordinary in its simplicity, its lack of dogma and, above all, its results. The Vipassana [ ]
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(Video) Meditation – The Development Of Mental Power

(Video) Meditation – The Development Of Mental Power
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(Video) Meditation - The Development Of Mental Power

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-07-16 16:26:44 Categorized in Post-Personal Power,
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The Doctrine Of Anatta: I got 99 problems but a soul ain’t one

“But the awakened and knowing say:  ‘body am I entirely, and nothing else; and soul is only a word for something about the body. Behind your thoughts and feeling, my brother, there stands a mighty ruler, an unknown sage – whose name is self. In your body he dwells;  He is your body.” Friedrich [ ]
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The Doctrine Of No Soul – Not Just For Gingers And Japanese People Anymore…

“But the awakened and knowing say:  ‘body am I entirely, and nothing else; and soul is only a word for something about the body. Behind your thoughts and feeling, my brother, there stands a mighty ruler, an unknown sage – whose name is self. In your body he dwells;  He is your body.” Friedrich [ ]
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Embodying The Four Elements

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-07-14 10:47:46 Categorized in Four Elements, Life, Mental Power, Physical Power, Post-Personal Power, Social Power, The Four Elements, The four elements model,
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An Introduction To Taoism

Article by Jon Anxin at 2015-07-11 16:05:22 Categorized in Post-Personal Power,
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[VIDEO] The Fourth Noble Truth – Magga or The Path

This one is shorter than the previous, and it s a brief overview of The Fourth Noble Truth The Four Noble Truths The four noble truths are these: life involves suffering; desire is the source of our suffering; there is a way to put an end to our desire; the way out of desire is to [ ]
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[VIDEO] The Second Noble Truth Of Samudaya – The Arising Of Dukkha

Here s a quick video for you on The Second Noble Truth The Arising Of Dukkha. The Four Noble Truths The four noble truths are these: life involves suffering; desire is the source of our suffering; there is a way to put an end to our desire; the way out of desire is to live [ ]
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Awakening Framework I: A Principle Centered Life

(From The Way Of The Sage ) “We are members of one great body, planted by nature… We must consider that we were born for the good of the whole.” Seneca This historical Buddha’s teachings can be boiled down to three specific categories of: Precepts Concentration Insight At the beginning of this process of awakening, [ ]
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How To Develop A Warrior Mind, Body & Spirit

How To Develop A Warrior Mind, Body And Spirit So That You IMMEDIATELY Develop Greater Confidence, Become More Effective And TRANSFORM Your Life! Thanks for your interest in my martial training! In this article I ll provide you with more clarity on warriorship than you ve probably ever had, and I d like to help coach you [ ]
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How to develop a warrior mind, body and spirit

How To Develop A Warrior Mind, Body And Spirit... So That You IMMEDIATELY Develop Greater Confidence, Become More Effective And TRANSFORM Your Life!
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How To Develop A Warrior Mind, Body & Spirit

How To Develop A Warrior Mind, Body And Spirit So That You IMMEDIATELY Develop Greater Confidence, Become More Effective And TRANSFORM Your Life! Thanks for your interest in my martial training! In this article I ll provide you with more clarity on warriorship than you ve probably ever had, and I d like to help coach you [ ]
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Video: The Way Of Leadership

The dialectic leader
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The “Other” Perennial Philosophy…

(From The Way Of The Sage ) Life at ITBMU was kind of rough. A quick Google search will turn up lots of negative reviews and experiences by attendees. But – I was generally into it. I lived with a bunch of Theravada Buddhist monks and nuns. I studied full time, as you would at a [ ]
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Mencius And The Four Quadrants Of Ethics

Evil exists to glorify the good. Evil is a negative good. It is a relative term. Evil can be transmuted into good. What is evil to one at one time, Becomes good at another time to somebody else. -Mencius The Mencedog Mencerooni I couldn t have said it better myself, except I can, and I will. [ ]
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(Video) True, Right & Exact: The Buddha’s Teaching On The Mind And Consciousness

(Video) True, Right & Exact: The Buddha’s Teaching On The Mind And Consciousness
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A Four Elements Model Of Warriorship

  A Four Elements Model Of Warriorship Given enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both .and surpass the result. Tien T ai I’ve spent the majority of my adult life in Asia. Since the time I first came [ ]
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Video Seminar - The 4 Elements Model Of The Consciousness And Evolution

A longer video seminar on consciousness and the developmental levels of consciousness...
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(VIDEO SEMINAR) The Evolution Of Consciousness

I haven t done any video for a while, and I ve been busy with new fatherhood, so I thought I d put this up today This is a 40 minute seminar on the evolution of consciousness, using a 4 Elements model or framework. The model is similar to, but not the same as: Maslow s hierarchy of needs [ ]
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