Arts of the Inner Hero
In your first adventures as a training Inner Hero, you must learn about your 3 primary arts.
These are the foundational tools you will use in any situation, no matter the context.
Put most simply, they are essential ways of working with energy- the energy of your state of being, and the energy of situations.
Each art is an incredible tool, and a very subtle skill to master.
When taken together, these arts open the way for self-mastery and the realization of personal destiny (for real).
 Let's first look at the Art of Acceleration
Passed down to us from the living yogic masters of Egypt, India, Tibet and beyond, the techniques that make up the Art of Acceleration are powerful, active, and fiery.
They give their practitioner the energy to:
- Awaken potent action
- Overcome difficulties and clear stress
- Assert healthy emotional boundaries
- Transform a given situation
In short they cultivate 'Inner Fire'- an energy we each have within us, but one that we rarely use skillfully, let alone master.
The truly successful and effective world-movers of present and past have learned to master this energy, sometimes through healthy practices and sometimes through unhealthy ones.
The Art of Acceleration focuses on techniques that are simple and healthy; practices that don't require extra equipment or paraphernalia; practices that are fun, safe, quick and can be done almost anywhere.
These practices are integral, toning your body, mind and emotions simultaneously.
There are various examples of this on Empowered Journey, and are a part of your Stress Ninja Intro Training Guide when you join the League =)
 Now to the Art of Presence
In short, this is the art of awareness, attention and concentration. It is the skill of clear and focused witnessing over time; turning your mind into a sharped tool of observation and inquiry.
Those that develop this art enjoy many benefits:- They are aware of their essential or authentic self, and know when they are acting from it.
- They are aware of their thought process, and at a deeper level, how they are giving meaning to what is happening to them.
- They know in a given situation what part of them is motivating their actions and intentions, and they understand their intentions clearly.
- They discover their hidden powers, and hidden weaknesses, seeing each clearly and beneficially.
- They recognize the subtle energies and intentions of the people and situations around them, increasing their ability to anticipate and adapt.
Those that master presence throw off for good the perspective of victimization, seeing clearly all the opportunities and openings that life continually presents for personal expansion and success.
The Art of Presence brings authentic peace and inner balance.
Presence practices- like acceleration practices- are simple, direct, safe, fun and effective. They need nothing more than your body and mind to perform, and can be done almost anywhere without being noticeable.
 And finally the Art of Intention
More advanced than the previous two, this art blends the Art of Acceleration (powerful energy of action and transformation) with the Art of Presence (authentic presence and clear seeing).
By adding one final ingredient- detailed visualization of desired outcome- we arrive at the potent alchemy that is Intention (ala Hal Jordan and Green Lantern 'constructs').
Those that develop the Art of Intention experience a life that is authentic, meaningful, effective and abundant.
They live in the freedom of their own self-created experience, sourcing their inner powers and gifts fully into the world.
These people know how to relax back into their authentic self (the energy of their innate gifts and intelligences); they guide these energies through clear and meaningful intention (focused visualization of intended result); and they make real these gifts through empowered and focused action (high-vibration/accelerated activity).
All three arts involve body-based practices that are simple, safe, fun and powerful.
Great, so now what?
What are the actionable steps you can start taking- right now- to awaken greater power, purpose and prosperity?This deeper work is only for a select few, so tap your inner truth, listen carefully, and come when you are ready.
Either way, the League will benefit from your unique presence, and is here to support your epic journey.
Standing with you in true power,Eka, aka SuperSpark
 "Waddya mean you're not on Pinterest?!"As a society- and most definitely we conscious entrepreneurs and leaders- often seem bound to a tiring and incessant race of tech one-uping.
What's the new emerging piece of tech, and how can I jump on it to stay afloat and ahead of the game?
And, there is a core of truth to this.
If we are to be impactful and prosperous in our life, we need to flow and evolve with our rapidly changing world; we need to be conversation with the insights, innovations and obstacles that define our time.And yet, this can become obsessive and neurotic, distracting our focus away from our post powerful technology for happiness, financial freedom and global upliftment.
 The Secret of the New Technology
The new technology is the ancient technology.
The most advanced hardware?
> Your body
The most advanced firmware?
> Your self-identity and worldview
The most advanced software?
> Your thoughts, emotions and the behaviors that they engender
And just to push it a bit further: the most advanced social network?
> Your ability to sense and interact with the world around you.
I see you starting to gag and roll your eyes! STOP!Don't write this off as another naive new-ager.Look into the lifestyles of the truly happy and truly successful. They share at least one important quality of distinction: they know how to create *peak performance* again and again.They understand that consistent peak performance comes from *self-mastery*. So, they respect self-mastery: mastery of habits, mastery of thoughts, mastery of mood (so so very important), mastery of personal energy.Without this, all secondary tech (iPads and apps, networking groups, executive breakout sessions, financial investments) is superficial, unsustainable and not really making you happy anyway. Look into your own lifeIs your potential breakthrough and/or happiness hinging on figuring out the newest social app, or on overcoming self-defeating and energy-draining emotions, thoughts and behaviors?If it's the first, I applaud you and look forward to your success. You are rare. Most fall into the second category- which is often marked by discomfort and disorientation, if not wonder.  This work is difficult; it's not so visible or tangible. It's your conditioning, your beliefs, your fears; invisible yet impacting every moment of your life.
Welcome to YOUR Matrix, Neo. Time to wake up...
Don't Overwhelm Me!
A common response I hear when brining up this point is: 'Self-development? Waaaaaay too much work. I need immediate results, and I don't believe in oming myself to 6 figures'. (often dressed up to sound more noble)Fair enough. I actually agree with part of this sentiment. The new-ancient tech needs to be practical, straight-forward, and give immediately noticeable results.And that's what shocks people that work with me: this tech is not only practical, it's *already hardwired* into your physiology and neurology. And it wants to happen! It's the inner urge to grow, expand explore and master- it's *purposeful aliveness*.This is the tech of the ancient warrior and the 21-century hero. Ok, I'm on board. Now what?
It's more simple than you think. Awareness is your weapon; authenticity is your compass; self-love your shield. Start with the basics: breathing, simple movement/exercise, and eating. Small changes in these 3 will create a major impact on your daily mood, energy level and quality of performance.
Don't try to focus on all 3 at once. Start with breathing. Take 2 weeks to observe your conditioned breathing, *especially* when you get thrown into stressful or emotional situations.
Be on the lookout for shallow or even arrested (held) breath. Learn to breathe consciously, deeply and with your whole body- again *especially* in stressful or emotional situations.
Check out my Breathing App video for a guided training in a simple and powerful form of breathing that can be done anywhere up to once an hour.To begin being more comfortable in your own skin, having more physical energy, and less held stress, check out the 5-Minute Embodiment Video.
I will address eating in a coming post.Committed to conscious and caring self-mastery,Eka, aka SuperSparkEnjoyed the article?
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Ready to experience more expansion and growth in your life? Time to up your behavioral range of motion...
Today's transmission from the League of Visionary Awesomeness:
An introduction to one of the secrets of authentic success: behavioral range of motion.
The great movers and shakers, the high-level performers, these people know how to access and express different emotional and behavioral states with quickness and skill. They learn to direct the inner flow of energy (their state) to influence the outer flow of energy (the situation). In this video, we look at:
- What Behavioral Range of Motion is
- How it creates expansion and breakthrough
- 4 ways of increasing this behavioral range of motion
- and a growth-work commitment for this week
Put this stuff to the test and see for yourself the results. Good luck fellow Hero.
Note: sorry about the 'black-out' toward the end of the video. Something wonky going on with the camera's lighting sensor.
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