Most of us are afraid of loneliness and do many things to not feel the feeling. Ilchi Lee, in this poem from his lecture, presents a strongly positive case for experiencing loneliness, solitude and wholeness as a way of learning how to experience the truth:

You will find great truth in deep solitude and loneliness.
But for those who are immersed with personal desires,
no words of truth will sink into their hearts.

There are many different kinds of loneliness.
If possible, I would like to have one
that gathers in the hearts of those with high will.

The loneliness of people who shut themselves
in their small room
and complain about the world
is cheap.

But the loneliness of those
who confront their lives magnificently
is beautiful.
The people who have felt loneliness thoroughly,
who have been alone completely,
can feel what wholeness is.

Only those who have felt wholeness in complete solitude
can find truth in everything.

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Typically creativity is viewed as a mystery. Where does it come from? How can we call upon it when we need it? Do I have enough? How can I get more? In his positive, can-do way, Ilchi Lee, in this poem from a lecture, describes the power and process of true creativity. There is no mystery. Creativity is in our control.

One of humanity’s big joys is that of creating.
Those with a small power for creating easily get frustrated when facing difficulties.
They can’t see there is hope.

Those who’ve made up their minds to create better lives
no matter how difficult a situation they might have,
and those who know that the power of creating comes from inside,
never get discouraged with hardships or difficulties.
They move forward boldly with their own standards and plans.

What we should not forget is
the fact that true creativity
comes from will and vision of our life.
When things don’t go as we want,
we need to have time to review our ‘will’ with our mind emptied
instead of only focusing on methods of resolution.

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What is reality? Is it what we experience with our five senses, nothing more — where everything is distinct and separate? Or is there a reality to be experienced beyond the five senses – where all is connected and whole? Using the metaphor of the ocean, Ilchi Lee in a lecture gives us a clear and vivid explanation of reality:

It is difficult to define the ocean with a word.
It is even more difficult to explain it as an independent thing
separating it from other existence.

Is the ocean where water surges?
Fish swimming in the ocean, sea birds singing long,
tides running high, golden glow on the horizon,
a small fishing boat dropping a line…

All of these are a part of the ocean.

All things in the universe are making the ocean.

It is only possible in our head
to think of it separately, by pieces.

It is not like that in reality.

We are already a part of the universe.
It is impossible to imagine the universe existing separately from us.

We are in the universe and the universe is in us.

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It is not necessary to laugh because you have something to laugh about, but rather that when you laugh first, you can make yourself feel happy. But how to go about this counter-intuitive process? From a lecture, Ilchi Lee laid out these instructions in his poem, True Joy, for taking the laughter initiative: Right now, at this moment, slowly exhale a deep breath, let a smile climb up your lips and let your eyes shine with the truth in your heart, and say out loud, “From now on, I choose to laugh.”

At first, you might feel awkward and your face might be drawn.
But please say it with all your heart.

Then your mind will be silent like a lake,
And you can feel something arising like a morning mist deep inside.
You will soon find out that it is true joy.

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When I breathe, I share love with the empty space When asked where the Creator exists
I say it is inside this empty space.

The empty space enters me
And it becomes as big as the heavens inside of me.
I become the heavens
I become the empty space.

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This is what Ilchi Lee says about vision in the book, “The 12 Englightenments for Healing Society.”  I think is it is a rather inspiring definition.

“A vision is not a pie in the sky.  A vision is: one, good enough to make your face shine with joyful light when you think about it; two, fulfilling enough to provide you with an untiring motivation; three, attractive enough to deserve all your concentraion and energy; four, useful enough to gain the appreciation of those around you; and five, concrete and clear enough so that everyone can determine whether you succeded.”

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I remember my first healing session at dahn yoga about 5 years ago.  I was asked to write down everything I thought I needed healing.  I wound up filling up a 8.5 X 11 page to the corners and the look on his face when I handed it back to him.  I think most of those things are not what really needed healing, they were just a list of things I needed to overcome by myself and that he would help me in whatever way possible

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There are so many definitions of what Enlightenment is all about and advice on how to obtain it. It all gets and feels so complicated and mysterious. But according to a lecture by Ilchi Lee,  “And so, when I am asked what enlightenment is, I always say simply, “Enlightenment is a choice. The goal in our seeking enlightenment is to choose well. My experience is that this is at its heart. What’s important is choosing something good and then concentrating on what you have chosen. Choose HSP. All you have to do is respect and remain true to that choice. If you continue to repeat it, what you chose will be achieved.”

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