Author Archives: Panama Memphis

Mind-Self-Body-Whole

Early morning meditations focused on the unification of body-self-mind. I’m finding clarity by focusing on one aspect of self at a time, with the awareness that the other parts of the whole are supporting, assisting, and breathing into the area of focus – unification of the entire being. Mind For example: I can choose toContinue reading “Mind-Self-Body-Whole”

April 23, 2020 – Journal

Uncut journal entry from April 23, 2020. Thoughts on my journey to Self Actualization. Yesterday was strange. The day started out strongly. I was up, exercised, and meditated by 8am. I completed a job application, and I started reading Jung. Out of nowhere a funk settled over me. I was tired and unmotivated. I thinkContinue reading “April 23, 2020 – Journal”

Letting Go of Personas

Holding On Stop trying to be Michael, and just be Michael. I’ve heard sayings like this throughout my entire life. “Just be yourself”. “You are trying too hard”. Or, “stop trying to have fun, and just have fun”. Try as I may to just let go and relax, I could never quite figure out howContinue reading “Letting Go of Personas”

A Grounding Experience

If you don’t know what grounding is, there are many different definitions and explanations you can find on the web. Here’s my quick explanation and intention behind this specific exercise. As with anything in life, the most important thing to remember is to embody an experience for yourself. An experience never really takes full formContinue reading “A Grounding Experience”

The Invisible Man

Disappearing It dawned on me the other day that at some point in my early childhood, I decided that it was better to become invisible, a fly on the wall, versus being present and seen in all situations. I don’t recall the specifics of this decision. All I can remember are the feelings that cameContinue reading “The Invisible Man”

Embracing Self

Who am I meditations and reflections. It’s an endless pursuit, but I’m compelled to continue to search and define who I am. I want to define my Ego under the examination of increased awareness and acceptance of my past and present realities. My past experiences are part of me, including all of the fear, guilt,Continue reading “Embracing Self”

The Conundrum

Introduction These thoughts came to mind as I was thinking about the impact of the Corona Virus on people. There seems to be a lot of uncertainty right now. Thanks to the consistent mindfulness practice that I just recently started over the last 60 days or so, I feel like I was better prepared mentallyContinue reading “The Conundrum”