Charting a new future demands a new vocabulary. Over the years, we've adopted many terms into our EnlightenNext lexicon that we've found illuminating, clarifying, and useful in the quest to define the contours of a new evolutionary worldview. Here's one of them:
Kos.mic adj.
1. Of or relating to the Kosmos—the multidimensional evolving Totality of existence, encompassing not only the physical but also the biological, emotional, mental, psychic, and spiritual domains.
“The Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be.” Thus began the famed astronomer Carl Sagan's majestic 1980 television series, Cosmos. The epic grandeur of Sagan's Cosmos—suffused with “billions upon billions” of planets, stars, and galaxies—captivated the imagination of viewers everywhere. But despite the almost sacred reverence for existence that permeated the series, some still took issue with its strictly scientific bias, finding little room for spirit or the transcendent in Sagan's naturalistic worldview.
Fifteen years later, the integral philosopher Ken Wilber issued an 800-page response to concerns such as these. Titled Sex, Ecology, Spirituality, Wilber's grand tome argued for a more holistic conception of the universe—one that would honor the profound revelations of science and religion alike—which he called “the Kosmos” (retaining the “K” from the Greek). So when we use the term “Kosmos,” it's not only to affirm our appreciation for Sagan's extraordinary universe but also to restore the spiritual depth and transcendent mysticism that the ancient Greek philosophers, who coined the word, duly acknowledged and revered.
[sourced from EnlightenNext.org newsletter]
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Nagarjun ride
Today happened to a very good biking experience.
BJ, his colleague and a new guy were waiting by teashop near the bridge today. Had a cup of tea and slowly others started to pull in. Was nice to see some new and some old faces.
BJ and his colleague left off because they wanted to back at work early, while I joined new found friends. They were practicing for forthcoming race. I thought it would be a good work out.
We first rode up all the way to Mudhku Dhoka, Nagarjun hill. Took a water break, and went through the Mudhku Dhoka uphill. We arrived this beautiful village, took right turn after the school and went down. After crossing a stream it was steep ascent. Phew! I had to take several breaks.
Later, slowly and eventually climbed up and met the highway keeping Nagarjun hill on the left. Passed Osho Tapoban, and arrived at the Mudhku Dhoka again. I was so out of energy, I eat heavily at the roadside teashop. It felt better!
I had to be at work so I left with another guy who too had to be at his work. The others were on next leg of the practice to Swayambhu. We swift flew down the highway and it was very nice ending to today's biking.
BJ, his colleague and a new guy were waiting by teashop near the bridge today. Had a cup of tea and slowly others started to pull in. Was nice to see some new and some old faces.
BJ and his colleague left off because they wanted to back at work early, while I joined new found friends. They were practicing for forthcoming race. I thought it would be a good work out.
We first rode up all the way to Mudhku Dhoka, Nagarjun hill. Took a water break, and went through the Mudhku Dhoka uphill. We arrived this beautiful village, took right turn after the school and went down. After crossing a stream it was steep ascent. Phew! I had to take several breaks.
Later, slowly and eventually climbed up and met the highway keeping Nagarjun hill on the left. Passed Osho Tapoban, and arrived at the Mudhku Dhoka again. I was so out of energy, I eat heavily at the roadside teashop. It felt better!
I had to be at work so I left with another guy who too had to be at his work. The others were on next leg of the practice to Swayambhu. We swift flew down the highway and it was very nice ending to today's biking.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Good biking today!
It was a real good biking today!
Wednesday evening I had bumped into Ranjan of Nepal Mountain Bike (www.bikehimalayas.com). He mentioned to me about the morning trips he did with other friends. It sounded quite exciting, and I was all up for joining him as soon as I changed my broken saddle with a new one. I also got a pair of gloves, and I was feeling all prepared.
Today I was at the bridge as we go down from Sorahkhutte towards Balaju at 6:07 am. I didn't see nobody, and thought I probably missed them because Ranjan had mentioned 6:00 am. I thought I would wait few minutes, and that is when Ranjan turned up. I was happy!
Slowly other guys started to pull in. I was expecting BJ, and it was a nice surprise to see him. This was my first trip with them, and I was quite excited.
We left in the direction of Balaju bypass. Took left before the Balaju park, and biked along the edge of Raniban. I never had been in this area - it was all nice. The best part of it was a slow and patient ride, very good for morning exercise. The trip made a full circle as we rode along Ichangu, Banasthali and back to the bridge where we had started from.
BJ invited us for a cup of coffe at his place. I ended up buying a very nice hat from him which I had been thinking for a while. He is a fine leather artist(www.akuleathergoods.com), and a very nice and easy person. Ranjan, BJ, another Manange Dai and myself had very good conversation and idea sharing.
It was really nice of Ranjan to mention of this morning trip and invite me. I am hoping to learn more about mountain biking with the experts, while enjoying the morning exercise and mini-holidaying!
Wednesday evening I had bumped into Ranjan of Nepal Mountain Bike (www.bikehimalayas.com). He mentioned to me about the morning trips he did with other friends. It sounded quite exciting, and I was all up for joining him as soon as I changed my broken saddle with a new one. I also got a pair of gloves, and I was feeling all prepared.
Today I was at the bridge as we go down from Sorahkhutte towards Balaju at 6:07 am. I didn't see nobody, and thought I probably missed them because Ranjan had mentioned 6:00 am. I thought I would wait few minutes, and that is when Ranjan turned up. I was happy!
Slowly other guys started to pull in. I was expecting BJ, and it was a nice surprise to see him. This was my first trip with them, and I was quite excited.
We left in the direction of Balaju bypass. Took left before the Balaju park, and biked along the edge of Raniban. I never had been in this area - it was all nice. The best part of it was a slow and patient ride, very good for morning exercise. The trip made a full circle as we rode along Ichangu, Banasthali and back to the bridge where we had started from.
BJ invited us for a cup of coffe at his place. I ended up buying a very nice hat from him which I had been thinking for a while. He is a fine leather artist(www.akuleathergoods.com), and a very nice and easy person. Ranjan, BJ, another Manange Dai and myself had very good conversation and idea sharing.
It was really nice of Ranjan to mention of this morning trip and invite me. I am hoping to learn more about mountain biking with the experts, while enjoying the morning exercise and mini-holidaying!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
Mini Holiday Everyday
Last weekend after a three-day hike with my very good friend Tiina I felt so much elevated on my return. I was happy all the time. I was thinking what is it that makes me so high right after a trek or hike. I have discovered the link between the physical activity in nature associated with trekking and the state of being. It is something extraordinary and beyond words can explain. It is some kind of miracle processing that goes on within us without our notice when are in nature and back to basics.
On my return from the hike last weekend I found myself so very positive – a feeling of enlightenment however small bit that was. And after a day or two of getting back to regular city-life this wonderful feeling seemed to fade away. I seemed to be getting back to a city-stress-life with so many things to worry about and the unrest that comes with this. My longing for such an elevated state of being grows more and more.
Today I was early on my way to office, and out of nowhere I got this feeling that I should extend my biking to a late morning exercise. I quickly popped into my office to lay off the extra weight of books. I was quite excited as I left off. Initially I was thinking of doing a bit round around the city. Then suddenly Chobhar and Dakshinkali occurred to me. Woow what a feeling of this mini holiday on a weekday!
The ride was quite good. I was enjoying every bit of it. I was so much in the rhythm and it made the ride non-tiring. After arriving almost halfway to Dakshinkali I took a break at a very beautiful teashop by the road side. It was a village house with red mudding floor and traditional hay-carpet on to sit on an elevated brick wall. It looked onto wonderful view of Khokana Village down in the valley. The cup of tea was very very enjoyable as I relaxed there for a while. My body felt high like my mind did last weekend.
On my way back I stopped briefly at Tauda Lake. I realized how wonderful this way is – staring a day with a little holiday possibly every day!
On my return from the hike last weekend I found myself so very positive – a feeling of enlightenment however small bit that was. And after a day or two of getting back to regular city-life this wonderful feeling seemed to fade away. I seemed to be getting back to a city-stress-life with so many things to worry about and the unrest that comes with this. My longing for such an elevated state of being grows more and more.
Today I was early on my way to office, and out of nowhere I got this feeling that I should extend my biking to a late morning exercise. I quickly popped into my office to lay off the extra weight of books. I was quite excited as I left off. Initially I was thinking of doing a bit round around the city. Then suddenly Chobhar and Dakshinkali occurred to me. Woow what a feeling of this mini holiday on a weekday!
The ride was quite good. I was enjoying every bit of it. I was so much in the rhythm and it made the ride non-tiring. After arriving almost halfway to Dakshinkali I took a break at a very beautiful teashop by the road side. It was a village house with red mudding floor and traditional hay-carpet on to sit on an elevated brick wall. It looked onto wonderful view of Khokana Village down in the valley. The cup of tea was very very enjoyable as I relaxed there for a while. My body felt high like my mind did last weekend.
On my way back I stopped briefly at Tauda Lake. I realized how wonderful this way is – staring a day with a little holiday possibly every day!
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