Personal Management Skills:
Secrets of Freedom

The third component of the Shambhala Pathway is the next advanced step in personal management which also increases your ability to powerfully influence others. This section is restricted because these advanced skills can be misused. Martial Arts Black Belts have learned that with increased power comes increased personal responsibility, so these pages are only available to registered Shambhala Black Belt members, who will exercise good judgment in their use.

ANCIENT SHAMBHALA WISDOM

Secrets of Freedom

1. You have the freedom (responsibility) to assess your own emotions and needs.
2. You have the freedom (responsibility) to differentiate between your acquired vs. your Spiritually Centered emotions and needs.
3. You have the freedom (responsibility) to mentally review the short and long term consequences of acting on your acquired vs. your Spiritually Centered emotions and needs.
4. You have the freedom (responsibility) to choose which of your emotions and needs you act on and which ones you will bracket.
5. You have the freedom (responsibility) to speak openly about your life choices.
6. You have the freedom (responsibility) to accept the short and long term consequences of your life choices.
7. You have the freedom (responsibility) to encourage loved ones to assess the origin of their emotions and needs, speak to, and accept the consequences of their own choices.
8. You have the freedom (responsibility) not to compromise your Spiritually Centered emotions and needs to honor the acquired emotions and needs of others.
9. You have the freedom (responsibility) to take charge of your own life and direct it towards personal authenticity, Integrity and Intimacy.
10. You have the freedom (responsibility) to put your need for authenticity, Integrity and Intimacy before your desire to secure your relationships with others.