dimanche 21 septembre 2008
samedi 15 mars 2008
practice, being the silent watcher
right now practice for the true Allieist is remarkably similar to that of Buddhism, what a coincidence
anyway the main thing to try and observe the moment, wherever you are, whatever the weather. you should by no means attempt to stop day dreaming as that is a good past time, but remember to wake up and see where you are in that moment.
do not scold yourself when you find yourself not acknowledging the moment, but observe this also.
I wont go on but further reading would lie in the following
very good book
anyway the main thing to try and observe the moment, wherever you are, whatever the weather. you should by no means attempt to stop day dreaming as that is a good past time, but remember to wake up and see where you are in that moment.
do not scold yourself when you find yourself not acknowledging the moment, but observe this also.
I wont go on but further reading would lie in the following
very good book
mercredi 30 janvier 2008
holidays
Followers of this philosophy have been asking about holidays,
Well we have Allie mas wich falls in June,
new year or "hogmany" falls in December and 3 days of celebration ending on jan 4th,
in February we also observe chinese new year, this year is 7th February,
Well we have Allie mas wich falls in June,
new year or "hogmany" falls in December and 3 days of celebration ending on jan 4th,
in February we also observe chinese new year, this year is 7th February,
dimanche 2 décembre 2007
dealing with anger
As an Alliologist, you will spot similarities with budhism, especially in controlling your emotions. The reason for this is that Alliology is born from bhudist thought.
a good thing to learn is in dealing with anger, i found this great analogy for handling anger, annoyance, anyway...
this is from another blog of all things.
from the blog titled "What a Buddhist Monk Taught Me About Blogging"
"If your house is on fire, the most urgent thing to do is to go back and try to put out the fire, not to run after the person you believe to be the arsonist. If you run after the person you suspect has burned your house, your house will burn down while you are chasing him or her. That is not wise. You must go back and put the fire out. So when you are angry, if you continue to interact with or argue with the other person, if you try to punish her, you are acting exactly like someone who runs after the arsonist while everything goes up in flames"
a problem with not running after the person who has "set your house on fire" is that you usually don't have the foresight or even the time to see your anger for what it is. but is you can stop it allows your brain to catch up with what is happening.
I find that once I recognise i am "being angry" and that it is just an emotion (chemically controlled or not as the case may be) or if i notice myself becoming upset. suddenly a perspective view prevails. I must admit though I am far from mastering it so people who know me will say
"Allie isn't that calm!!"
but we are all still learning.
one way I like to consider anger or feelings of offense, upset etc, is that they are a part of life, it wouldn't be healthy if you never became angry but allowing youself time to consider what is causing the anger will give you more peace.
peace out
a good thing to learn is in dealing with anger, i found this great analogy for handling anger, annoyance, anyway...
this is from another blog of all things.
from the blog titled "What a Buddhist Monk Taught Me About Blogging"
"If your house is on fire, the most urgent thing to do is to go back and try to put out the fire, not to run after the person you believe to be the arsonist. If you run after the person you suspect has burned your house, your house will burn down while you are chasing him or her. That is not wise. You must go back and put the fire out. So when you are angry, if you continue to interact with or argue with the other person, if you try to punish her, you are acting exactly like someone who runs after the arsonist while everything goes up in flames"
a problem with not running after the person who has "set your house on fire" is that you usually don't have the foresight or even the time to see your anger for what it is. but is you can stop it allows your brain to catch up with what is happening.
I find that once I recognise i am "being angry" and that it is just an emotion (chemically controlled or not as the case may be) or if i notice myself becoming upset. suddenly a perspective view prevails. I must admit though I am far from mastering it so people who know me will say
"Allie isn't that calm!!"
but we are all still learning.
one way I like to consider anger or feelings of offense, upset etc, is that they are a part of life, it wouldn't be healthy if you never became angry but allowing youself time to consider what is causing the anger will give you more peace.
peace out
dimanche 14 octobre 2007
images of the Allie
the image of the Allie is not a subject of worship.
the ways of life relating to the Alliologist is not a search for a deity or a figure to worship.
So although you will not be prosecuted for owning or viewing a picture of the Allie. you will not find any literature related to Alliology asociated with an "image of the Allie"
in line with her own beliefs, Allie wishes that no one person is held above anyone else as everyone is equal.
the idea is from the perspective that all life is precious and one individual should not be held above the fact that life exists.
the ways of life relating to the Alliologist is not a search for a deity or a figure to worship.
So although you will not be prosecuted for owning or viewing a picture of the Allie. you will not find any literature related to Alliology asociated with an "image of the Allie"
in line with her own beliefs, Allie wishes that no one person is held above anyone else as everyone is equal.
the idea is from the perspective that all life is precious and one individual should not be held above the fact that life exists.
mardi 12 juin 2007
Alliemas
Certain foods are consumed during the festival of Alliemas: Crumpets, peanut butter, pizza, beer, wine, cheese, and wraps.
This festival happens on 11th of June every year. On this day Allie was born. Her birth was strange, for her mother was actually a midwife and had assisted in the births of many children of the day. Also it was told that she had drunk a bottle of gin, with the baby’s future godmother when 5 months pregnant and Allie was born fine, looked like other babies. However she would grow up to transform wine into water for most of her young adulthood.
The followers of Allieology begin a fast from pizza and attend Gym daily on the two weeks running up to the holy day. the week surrounding the dates is also known as holy week. On the 11th of June friends and families get together, eat pizza and drink to the health of Allie. the last few days of Alliemas involve early morning trips to the gym to allow for drinking in the day to commence early. It is indeed bad luck to attend Gym drunk.
Presents are sometimes exchanged and cards are given but it is required that any Alliemas card bought should be bought at the last minute preferably just before meeting the recipient. The more last minute the better. Take a pen before you meet them, writing the inscription outside of the card shop is the ultimate emulation of the works of Allie.
If a present is not bought it is promised but with the promiser having no intention of buying the gift. As gift giving is silly but a tradition that is held.
The next day on 12th June, (Rocky day) thank you cards are written.
On the 1st of July the cards are finally sent, but with 2nd class stamps. The card should arrive about 3 to 4 working days later and thus the completion of Alliemas.
It is bad luck keep the cards on show after 5th of July and any lights or figurines of associated pregnant drinking mother scenes should be dismantled. Or bad tidings will befall a household. If dismantled late, the house shall be messy for a week after the scene is finally dismantled.
The festival lasts for 24 days. It is a time for Allieologist families to get together and remember to not eat until stuffed, but to keep some for later when the hunger begins again, and Allie of course.
This festival happens on 11th of June every year. On this day Allie was born. Her birth was strange, for her mother was actually a midwife and had assisted in the births of many children of the day. Also it was told that she had drunk a bottle of gin, with the baby’s future godmother when 5 months pregnant and Allie was born fine, looked like other babies. However she would grow up to transform wine into water for most of her young adulthood.
The followers of Allieology begin a fast from pizza and attend Gym daily on the two weeks running up to the holy day. the week surrounding the dates is also known as holy week. On the 11th of June friends and families get together, eat pizza and drink to the health of Allie. the last few days of Alliemas involve early morning trips to the gym to allow for drinking in the day to commence early. It is indeed bad luck to attend Gym drunk.
Presents are sometimes exchanged and cards are given but it is required that any Alliemas card bought should be bought at the last minute preferably just before meeting the recipient. The more last minute the better. Take a pen before you meet them, writing the inscription outside of the card shop is the ultimate emulation of the works of Allie.
If a present is not bought it is promised but with the promiser having no intention of buying the gift. As gift giving is silly but a tradition that is held.
The next day on 12th June, (Rocky day) thank you cards are written.
On the 1st of July the cards are finally sent, but with 2nd class stamps. The card should arrive about 3 to 4 working days later and thus the completion of Alliemas.
It is bad luck keep the cards on show after 5th of July and any lights or figurines of associated pregnant drinking mother scenes should be dismantled. Or bad tidings will befall a household. If dismantled late, the house shall be messy for a week after the scene is finally dismantled.
The festival lasts for 24 days. It is a time for Allieologist families to get together and remember to not eat until stuffed, but to keep some for later when the hunger begins again, and Allie of course.
good manners
Good manners are important in having harmonious relationships in life.
the best rule to stick by in my opinion is
"Treat others as you would have yourself treated"
if in any doubt about an action you are about to take, remember to take a moment to try on their shoes and see if it is wise.
good manners extends to all of the negative treats that we all have. people are naturally balanced between good and bad, if we were all perfect we would be game show hosts. So there is nothing wrong with being a little bit bad sometimes.
being lazy.
if you are like me and prone to being lazy it is nice to lie in bed for a few hours, but if you lie in bed all day at the end of the day you will feel sluggish and have no energy. also if you never take time to be a little chilled out you will have energy but be exhasted and possibly stressed. it is always good to find a nice balance.
coveting.
when we covet we want something that we haven't got at that moment. for example a large house or a fast car. you can make yourself anxious wanting something. also though if you decide to take a vow of poverty you can also catch yourself wanting to be a good Allieologist so much instead of just being a good allieologist. also with maintainig a vegatarian diet.
When going to a house as a guest for dinner, do not demand any particular foods, if they are aware that you are vegetarian they will probably try to cater for you but remember good manners is priceless and should be maintained where possible. if you are served meat, remember the animal is already dead, and not eating will not bring it back to life.
people are capable of also coveting the idea that they are a good person so as hard as it might be, don't covet being a good person too strongly or being a good vegetarian, because it will not always be possible
being an angry person
life is not always fun and people you meet will not always be on your wavelength, sometimes to the point that they make you enraged.
these people are important to meet because life is not always straight forward and they can show you how well you can cope under stress.
the reason to avoid being too angry for any period of time is because no person is happy when they are having a "hairy fit" (one o' me dad's sayings)
when ytou are chilled you can deal with difficult situations, but also meditation is very good for your soul, it can help sleep happen more naturaly.
the best rule to stick by in my opinion is
"Treat others as you would have yourself treated"
if in any doubt about an action you are about to take, remember to take a moment to try on their shoes and see if it is wise.
good manners extends to all of the negative treats that we all have. people are naturally balanced between good and bad, if we were all perfect we would be game show hosts. So there is nothing wrong with being a little bit bad sometimes.
being lazy.
if you are like me and prone to being lazy it is nice to lie in bed for a few hours, but if you lie in bed all day at the end of the day you will feel sluggish and have no energy. also if you never take time to be a little chilled out you will have energy but be exhasted and possibly stressed. it is always good to find a nice balance.
coveting.
when we covet we want something that we haven't got at that moment. for example a large house or a fast car. you can make yourself anxious wanting something. also though if you decide to take a vow of poverty you can also catch yourself wanting to be a good Allieologist so much instead of just being a good allieologist. also with maintainig a vegatarian diet.
When going to a house as a guest for dinner, do not demand any particular foods, if they are aware that you are vegetarian they will probably try to cater for you but remember good manners is priceless and should be maintained where possible. if you are served meat, remember the animal is already dead, and not eating will not bring it back to life.
people are capable of also coveting the idea that they are a good person so as hard as it might be, don't covet being a good person too strongly or being a good vegetarian, because it will not always be possible
being an angry person
life is not always fun and people you meet will not always be on your wavelength, sometimes to the point that they make you enraged.
these people are important to meet because life is not always straight forward and they can show you how well you can cope under stress.
the reason to avoid being too angry for any period of time is because no person is happy when they are having a "hairy fit" (one o' me dad's sayings)
when ytou are chilled you can deal with difficult situations, but also meditation is very good for your soul, it can help sleep happen more naturaly.
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