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Trey Carland
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- Candler, NC
- United States
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- About Me
- I was born in Asheville, NC, grew up in Cullowhee, went to grad school at WCU, and now live in Candler.
I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2004, at age 30, and began my personal search for enlightenment.
After blogging about my journey for the last few years, I finally turned it all into a book "A Seeker's Guide to Inner Peace: Notes to Self" - http://www.treycarland.com
I enjoy reading and writing, scenic drives, and the present moment :)
- Favorite Quote(s)
- "The beginning of freedom is the realization that you are not “the thinker.” The moment you start watching the thinker, a higher level of consciousness becomes activated. You then begin to realize that there is a vast realm of intelligence beyond thought, that thought is only a tiny aspect of that intelligence. You also realize that all of the things that truly matter – beauty, love, creativity, joy, inner peace – arise from beyond the mind. You begin to awaken."
- Eckhart Tolle
"I discovered that when I believed my thoughts, I suffered, but that when I didn’t believe them, I didn’t suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Freedom is as simple as that. I found that suffering is optional. I found a joy within me that has never disappeared, not for a single moment. That joy is in everyone, always."
- Byron Katie
More favorite quotes from:
Eckhart Tolle - http://quedox.com/be/tolle.html
Byron Katie - http://quedox.com/be/katie.html
Adayshanti - http://quedox.com/be/adyashanti.html
Gangaji - http://quedox.com/be/gangaji.html
John Sherman - http://quedox.com/be/sherman.html
Author of "A Seeker's Guide to Inner Peace: Notes to Self"
Inspired by the works of Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Adyashanti, and many other well-known (and not so well-known) spiritual teachers, this book chronicles the journey of a man enamored with the idea of Enlightenment. Not only are the great wisdom teachings of Advaita brought to life in this book, the inspirations, meditations and revelations experienced by the author are also eloquently expressed.
This book is written in such a way that it appeals to those who have been actively seeking spiritual Enlightenment, as well as those who only have a mild curiosity. The teachings and experiences shared in this book are actually lessons on how to live a happier and more peaceful life. Since this book shares real life experiences with which most of us can relate, it also serves as a road map to bring about a deeper understanding of what Awakening means in our daily lives.
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Watch Your Language
Posted on June 23, 2013 at 12:01am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Baby Steps
Posted on January 26, 2013 at 11:18pm 2 Comments 3 Likes
As I sit here, our daughter Izabella, who is now 9 months old, is crawling around the living 
room looking for ways to pull her self up to standing. Iza, as Shelby likes to call her, is such a wonderful gift. Not only do we get to revel in her discovering everything for the first time, but we get to see her…
Book Reading at Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville, NC
Posted on January 12, 2013 at 2:33pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
I haven't had time to write you with an update in a while now, but suffice it to say that Izabella is keeping us on our toes. She's almost 9 months now, and crawling around like crazy. She's trying to stand up on her own and will probably be taking her first steps within a week or so. She's a beautiful, precious, little bundle of…
Mental Dis-Order
Posted on November 9, 2012 at 1:51am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Eight years ago today, November 7, 2004, I had my first grand mal seizure and was diagnosed with epilepsy. Interestingly enough, it was on the day that John Kerry conceded the presidential election to George Bush. Though I was not a fan of Kerry, at that time I was strongly opposed to Bush. When I learned the news I was very upset and went into the kitchen to tell my wife, Shelby, the bad news. The next thing I remember I was sitting on our stairs with paramedics looking up at me and…
Continue Addicted to Thought
Posted on October 19, 2012 at 12:11am 1 Comment 2 Likes
Where do thoughts come from? They seem to just appear out of the silence of our mind. They come in the form of words predominantly, but also images. No one else can hear them or see them, which makes them very private and personal. For the most part they are purely unintentional and random, but we take this voice in the head to be the only authority on what’s true and what’s not. Therefore, thoughts make up who we think we are and who we think the rest of the world is.
Are…
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read and send comments on different spiritual aspects one is working on and applying
to their daily lives, for now need to upload my photo, have the CD, recent difficulty
with pc hardware revamped means needs to find alternate way to do so, Will do so
soon, enjoyed first seeing your photo, good photo of you, Peace, Angela
Many thanks for creating this great networking space. It's great to have a place to post happenings and see what's new. Love flowing to all. Julia
Do we meet this Thursday or next?
I really missed seeing everyone, how many did you have?
Linda
Thanks for the welcome. I'd like to attend the Byron Katie event. She is amazing. I have also found another teacher I think you'd appreciate. Her name is Eliza Mada Dalian, based in Vancouver,BC. Check her out on the web. I ordered her book and find it equally as challenging as Katie's stuff. Peace and love.
Laurel
Love & Thanks for your invite to the Awakening Practices ... !! Wasn't able to make it this time, but will keep it on my calendar for next time/s ... Namaste :)
Namaste. Om shanti om...
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