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Guided by Divine Love: Discovering My Twin Flame

Guided by Divine Mother I never planned to be on this path. I didn’t grow up hoping for a spiritual awakening, let alone to be part of something called a Twin Flame journey. And if someone had told me a year ago that I’d be merging energies with a soul I met first in visions—not in real life—I probably would’ve rejected it completely. My life began to shift last year. That’s when my spiritual…

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The Supreme Observer: Understanding Pratyabhijna Through Vasugupta

The Awakening to Recognition

Vasugupta’s Shiva Sutras unveil the essence of Pratyabhijna—the direct recognition of one’s true nature as Shiva-consciousness. Unlike gradual spiritual paths, Pratyabhijna asserts that enlightenment is not something to be attained but something to be recognized in an instant. This philosophy of Kashmiri Shaivism shatters the illusion of separation and guides us to experience the eternal witness—the Supreme Observer within.

Our daily existence is entangled in the duality of self and other, bound by conditioned beliefs and external identifications. The Supreme Observer, however, stands untouched, watching the drama of life unfold. Vasugupta reveals that self-realization is not a journey toward something distant but the remembrance of what has always been—our unchanging awareness.

The Illusion of Forgetfulness

The fundamental human struggle is forgetfulness—not of details, but of our own divinity. We believe we are merely individuals navigating a chaotic world, when in reality, we are the Supreme Witness, observing the unfolding cosmic play. This is why Pratyabhijna is called the path of ‘Recognition’ rather than ‘Achievement.’ Shiva is not a deity outside of us but the Consciousness witnessing our every thought, emotion, and experience.

This insight is not intellectual but experiential. The moment we stop identifying with the body, mind, and egoic self, the Supreme Observer emerges—not as something new, but as what has always been present.

Breaking the Cycle of Re-identification

Our suffering arises from constantly losing ourselves in experiences, taking them to be absolute reality. We shift identities—from being a professional to a friend, from being happy to being stressed—mistaking these transient states for our true self. Vasugupta’s teachings remind us that behind all these fluctuating identities is the Observer, unchanging and infinite.

When we witness thoughts without attachment, emotions without judgment, and life without resistance, we begin to experience spanda, the sacred vibration of Shiva-consciousness. In this state, even the mundane becomes divine, as we perceive reality not through the mind, but through awareness itself.

The Practical Toolkit: Living as the Supreme Observer

While Pratyabhijna is a realization, not a practice, there are ways to cultivate this recognition in daily life. Here’s a practical toolkit:

Observer Meditation – Every morning, sit in silence for 10 minutes and simply observe your thoughts. Do not suppress or engage—just witness them like clouds passing in the sky.

Identity Shifting Exercise – Throughout the day, ask yourself: Who am I right now? Notice how your identity shifts in different situations. Then ask, Who is aware of all these identities?

Pause Before Reaction – Before responding to any situation, take a brief pause and become aware of the Observer within. This breaks habitual emotional reactions and shifts you into conscious awareness.

Mirror Awareness – Stand in front of a mirror, look into your own eyes, and ask: Who is looking? Hold the gaze for a few moments and feel the silent presence behind the reflection.

Shiva Sutra Contemplation – Choose a Shiva Sutra daily and reflect on its meaning in your life. Let it be a seed of recognition that blossoms into deeper awareness.

Spanda Awareness in Movement – Whether walking, working, or eating, become aware of the spanda—the vibratory consciousness animating your body and actions.

The Unfolding of Recognition

Pratyabhijna is not about becoming something new; it is about unmasking what has always been there. As you integrate these insights, moments of recognition will begin to flash—brief glimpses of the timeless Observer that you truly are. Over time, these glimpses will merge into a seamless awareness, where you no longer identify with Shiva—you recognize that you have always been That.

Vasugupta’s wisdom is not confined to ancient texts but is an invitation—a radical call to wake up to our highest reality. And in that awakening, life is no longer a search; it is a dance of recognition. 🔱

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Shaolin Yijinjing Today there are many different forms and variations of Bodhidharmas Yijinjing. I was taught 达摩十二大经功 a few years ago, which is performed stationary and pretty intense. After four years I feel only now I'm starting to actually get it.. This exercise embodies the Chan (Zen), martial and health practice into one. Progress should be very slow and one must not look for a quick 'fix" or result. It reveals any imbalances and traumas you may have and provides a means of overcoming them. It also requires a high demand of concentration, which in turn strengthens the mind and the spirit. After a few months of this training l was able to sit comfortably for hours in meditation. After a few years I can run 30km without gasping for breath. It also serves a solid foundation for the Shaolin 72 styles. If you want to learn this kind of exercise you already need a fairly established foundation, you definitely need an experienced teacher. And you must follow the instructions. #yijinjing #bodhidharma #shaolin #qigong #zen #zenbuddhism #diamondbody #awakeningpath #enlightenment #yoga #zenyogi #易筋经 #达摩易筋经 #禅宗 #達磨ヨガ #禅功 #达摩十二大经功 #禅ヨガ (at Tokyo, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEBEqXgJlPu/?igshid=i6viqy8fqppd

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Pi tui xie xing Am still struggling with my gongbu xiexing. It's so annoying. Although now I know why. 1) not enough practice 😅 2) uneven pelvis Realising something wasn't right, yet not knowing what was wrong.. This has been an incredible frustration for many years. Very hard to diagnose until it basically got worse with some scoliosis. After studying anatomy & physiology, yoga, corrective exercise etc. I now have enough knowledge and experience to correct my imbalances. And that's brought me full circle.. I can use my Shaolin training to correct myself. Learning to let go of expectations, and the desire to succeed. Relax, enjoy and be consistent. Learn to live in the moment. The road gets longer with every step. And what a beautiful journey it has been so far. #pituixiexing #shaolincombat #shaolin #kungfu #consistencyiskey #zen #mindfulness #martialarts #martialartist #kickboxing #fightingskills #traditionaltechniques #chan #dailytraining #spiritualawakening #awakeningpath #movementmedicine #少林カンフー #禅文化 #禅武功 #少林实战 #散打 #散手 #格闘技 #武道 (at Tokyo, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVflPpqpdCd/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Losing the mind and finding heart This week has been intense. After increasing my activity I've found my body's alignment improving, more energy, sharper focus and then... BANG!! As the energy rises to the heart you can feel complete bliss and compassion as you tap into a source of limitless unconditional love. Which is great.. the downside is, what goes up also comes down. Sudden huge overwhelming waves of energy surging throughout the whole body. My heart and palms have been burning along with my spine from the base to the heart chakra or middle Dantian. Brain fog, sudden anxiety and feeling completely out of balance. Although it's all part of process. These days I realise the importance of observation and acceptance. Having faith in the process and the training, along with self belief and trust in the teachings. Sometimes we have to lose a little bit of ourselves to better understand ourselves. Open our hearts to our true nature. #kundalini #kundalinirising #heartchakra #middledantian #inneralchemy #awakening #awakeningpath #shakti #shiva #yogi #qigong #microcosmicorbit #heartopening #heart #healing #selfdevelopment #meditation #zen #observation #observe #gratitude (at Nokogiri-yama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMlsCX9JdFg/?igshid=nnwomiaanql

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In the private area at Shaolin Temple China, before entering the monks meditation hall. These words are humbly written and stuck on the walls to serve as a reminder and to help keep the monks focussed on maintaining a deep level of mediation. 念佛是誰 - Nian fo shi shei Who is chanting the Buddha's name? 照顧話頭 - zhao gu hua tuo (Roughly translates to) - Who is listening This is a common koan in Chinese Chan ( Chinese Zen) #念佛是誰 #念佛 #禅宗 #少林寺 #仏教 #禅 #meditationtechniques #zen #shaolintemple #chan #nembutsu #pureland #compassion #humilty #peace #wisdom #awakeningpath #enlightenment (at 河南嵩山少林寺) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKd29x8JN-5/?igshid=h2zf8j2rdoeu

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Child prays to Buddha This pose is found in the Luohan Quan forms and Tong Zi gong exercise. Practice with me on catch-up @shaolintempleuk online if you missed this morning's training! www.shaolintempleuk.org #shaolin #zenyoga #kungfu #yoga #wisdom #dharma #meditation #zen #development #innerpower #peace #qigong #onlinetraining #awakeningpath #enlightenment (at Tokyo, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGPT1IXJVHM/?igshid=1mhiesrjbpulq