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Module 1

Module 1: An Introduction to MN


Module 1 Objectives

The objectives of this module are as follows:

To understand the idea of "swastha" or self-alignment and the consequences of being out of alignment

Assignment #1: Getting to Know You

Welcome to the first module. Before we begin we would like to ask you to fill out the following form with some information about yourself. It takes just a few minutes. We will then share your details with other course members so they can know more about you and get in touch with you offline. We will also share the other course members information with you in case you would like to contact them.

Assignment #1: Getting to Know You Form

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Review of the basics

Being self-aligned (swastha)

When people align their natures with their activities, they become "self-situated". The term for this in Sanskrit is swastha. This module looks at the concept of being aligned, and the benefits that come from it.

The consequences of being out of alignment and flow

This video discusses the consequences of being out of alignment with oneself. When people are not in flow, and rely excessively on bent flow to attain a sense of normality, the results can be debilitating--and even fatal.

The "Frog in the Pot" analogy

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Have you ever heard of the frog in the pot analogy? Listen to Steve tell the story, and explain how it pertains to the idea of being out of flow.


6. Being self-aligned (swastha)

When your potential (your MIs and MNs) are aligned with the activity you are doing, you are said to be in alignment with yourself. The Indian concept of such self-alignment is referred to in Sanskirt as "swastha". The word is made of two parts: "swa", which means self, and "stha", which means in alignment with or situated in. The literal meaning of the word is "healthy"--in other words, when you are situated in your “self” or “Nature”, you are automatically "healthy".

7. The consequences of being out of flow

When people are out of flow for long periods of time, and they resort to "bent flow" techniques as their primary manner of achieving states of equilibrium, they can unwittingly create health and financial problems for themselves. Excessive eating or intoxicating results in health issues (diabetes, addiction, cancer); diversion can impact their working relationships; and excessive spending can result in indebtedness.

Self-reflection

In this first module, we start with you. While one of the reasons you taking this course has to do with your desire to help others, there is probably another, deeper reason--and that is to ensure you are tapping into your own potential.

One of my favorite examples that illustrates this point is the instruction given to us on airplanes regarding the oxygen mask:

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So in a word, it's important that you think about yourself first, and about the concepts we have explored in previous Multiple Natures training sessions:

To what degree are you in flow for the most part?
What is your potential (MIs+MNs) and how well is it aligned?
Do you have any "hungry tigers" or "overfed tigers"?
What are you doing to keep them balanced?
What type of resistance are you facing?
How are you coping with that resistance?
How aware are you of yourself, your abilities, and your surroundings?
How easily and quickly are you able to adapt and adjust yourself or circumstances so you can get into balance?
Knowing answers to these questions and using them to check back in on yourself periodically is essential to remain in balance. And as an MN Practitioner, you will also make use of such questions when working with clients--especially to help them get into balance.

Assignment #3: Self-Reflection Form

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Checking in (How you doing?)

So you're moving right along! We'd just like to take a few moments to check in with you to see how you're doing.
Please take a few moments to fill out this "Checking In" form so we can get an idea of how you are making out. This feedback goes to your instructor only, so feel free to share whatever you'd like with them.
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Module 1 Summary

And there you have it! We come to the conclusion of Module 1. I hope you have enjoyed the journey so far.

Summary

In order to reinforce what you've learned in this section, let's briefly recap the key learnings. These were the key concepts that we have covered until now:

Being self-aligned (swastha)

When your potential (your MIs and MNs) are aligned with the activity you are doing, you are said to be in alignment with yourself. The Indian concept of such self-alignment is referred to in Sanskirt as "swastha". The word is made of two parts: "swa", which means self, and "sthya", which means in alignment with or situated in. The literal meaning of the word is "healthy"--in other words, when you are situated in your self or Nature, you are automatically "healthy".


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