# Alexander McDonell > Learn to Dance with Life ## Posts - [Getting into the flow, and the flow essences](https://alexandermcd.com/getting-into-the-flow-and-the-flow-essences/): The Power of Flow Why don’t we get into our flow zone – not just out of our comfort zone? The last few years have seen a considerable increase in interest in flow states, and getting into the flow, and rightly so – it is a powerful and effective, joyful way to live your life. Apart from the obvious benefits of reduction in stress and increase in peace and happiness, it has been shown that being in your flow actually makes you more effective in dealing with the challenges of our world, and tends to increase your wealth (of course […] - [The Healing Of Israel-Palestine](https://alexandermcd.com/the-healing-of-israel-palestine/): I was asked recently about what a PROUTist solution for Israel-Palestine might look like (for those not familiar with PROUT it is a theory of how to create ideal societies based on communitarian, and spiritual principles). Now I thought about this and realised I didn’t know the answer, so I did some study and some thinking and came up with some key points that I think would at least point us in the right direction to healing the conflict in Israel-Palestine. Enlightened Leadership In Prout these are called Sadvipras – we need great leaders who can unite the country in […] - [Gaia Thrive Collaborative Business Community](https://alexandermcd.com/gaia-thrive-collaborative-business-community/): Gaia Thrive is a project to support the transformation of the world of business from one of competition and stress to one of cooperation and presence. We can and should make business as peaceful and loving as the rest of our lives. In fact most of us spend so much time in business and work that it is perhaps the most important part of life to be transformed. Business can be done in a way based on finding our flow, and each of us contributing in our best way, and supporting each other so that together we go further and […] - [Working with Spiritual Energy Fields](https://alexandermcd.com/working-with-spiritual-energy-fields/): A course in practical spirituality based on understanding and sensing the infinite universal energy field and how it interacts with individual human and other energy fields. Spiritual energy fields surround everything that we do and everything that we interact with. When we understand their influence, and can work with them it allows us to create gentle, but effective responses to the challenges of the world, to fill our lives and the lives of people around us with love, peace, health, abundance and wellbeing, to heal, to fix problems, and to deal with the challenges facing the world. Whatever it is […] - [Gregorian Chant Revival](https://alexandermcd.com/gregorian-chant-revival/): The Church has lost a lot of people’s interest, and for a while it seemed that people were turning away from spirituality altogether, but now there is a rise in a passionate interest in authentic deep spiritual practice thought most people turn to the east for inspiration. But among those who have turned away from the church there remains a love for the ancient gregorian chant. Few can deny its beauty and depth. There is the opportunity and the call for a Gregorian Chant Revival – to show those who have become disillusioned with the church that the depth and […] - [Clube de Comunicação em Português](https://alexandermcd.com/clube-de-comunicacao-em-portugues/): O Clube de Comunicação em Português é um projeto destinado a ajudar imigrantes em Portugal a aprender português de uma forma divertida e comunicativa, enquanto se envolvem na cultura, nas tradições e na sociedade ao mesmo tempo. Oferecemos aulas de língua baseadas na compreensão de músicas e histórias, além de atividades de comunicação (não focadas no aprendizado de gramática). Isso permite que você adquira o idioma da mesma forma que uma criança e se divirta ao longo do caminho. Iniciantes – Português através da Cultura e da Música No curso para iniciantes, aprendemos canções tradicionais portuguesas e, talvez, até algumas […] - [Portuguese Communication Club](https://alexandermcd.com/portuguese-communication-club/): The Portuguese Communication Club is a project to help immigrants in portugal to learn portuguese in a fun communicative way, and to engage in the culture and tradition and society at the same time. We teach language classes that are based on understanding songs and stories and communicating ourselves (not on learning grammar) This enables you to acquire the language in the same way a child does and have fun on the way Beginners – Portuguese through Culture and song In the beginners course we learn traditional portuguese songs and we might even learn some dances – get to know […] - [Projeto Harmonia](https://alexandermcd.com/projeto-harmonia/): Strengthening Tradition A large part of the strength of a community depends on the health of its traditions. By reviving traditions (not in a cold preserved way on the stage, but in a living way where the people celebrate together as one) we can strengthen the bonds between people, the pride of belonging, and the self knowledge of the people. We can sing and we can dance and we can share the joy. This can set the stage for many more opportunities for building community and positive projects. It is also deeply imbued with the other elements of deep wisdom […] - [Resonance](https://alexandermcd.com/resonance/): Resonance is the key to all challenges in life. When in resonance things transform, when out of resonance they resist.  Are you resonating with your challenges? Resonance includes: Flow – in resonance with oneself Harmony – in resonance with the world around Connection – in resonance with the cosmic energy Simple and Deep It is a simple principle and a lifetimes study to learn to resonate with all of life Every personal problem, every relationship problem, every environmental, political and social problem can be resolved simply through resonance – and I would go so far as to say cannot be […] - [Environment and Society](https://alexandermcd.com/environment-and-society/): When you ask people what they dream of in an ideal world, it is always very similar – community, connection, beautiful gardens, abundance and sharing etc. and yet we are surrounded by such a plethora of conflicts that seem so difficult to resolve. Why is that? How can it be that we agree so much on the big things, but when it comes to the little things there is so much conflict? The truth is that in our deepest desires there is little conflict. We dream of positive things that synergise, but when we refuse to believe in our dreams […] - [Centring](https://alexandermcd.com/centring/): Centring is a cross-cutting issue that affects the way we approach many different areas of our lives. Principally how we approach our businesses, our approach to leadership, and the kind of personal development techniques that work for us. This is a development of the understanding of the chakras (the energy centres up and down the centre of the body). In my own research I found that every person has a particular chakra or energy centre that is predominant, and that helps to bring all the others into balance. When we focus our mind in that key centre many aspects of […] - [Win-Win](https://alexandermcd.com/win-win/): A life of harmony and connection is a life of negotiation – now that might not sound very exciting, but that is only because you have not experienced the power and joy of effective win-win negotiation. True effective negotiation allows you to have your cake and eat it too, to get all the things you wanted for yourself, to share them with others, and to give the things that they would like as well, and just to sweeten the mix it leads to loving connections and friendships with the people around you. Negotiation whether done consciously or unconsciously, through conversation […] - [Relationships](https://alexandermcd.com/relationships/): The resolution of all our life issues starts with presence and in relationship it is no different, but there is a specific kind of presence that is called for in relationships and this is called differentiation. Differentiation is the ability to be connected with yourself while connected deeply with others, and also of course with the infinite. Differentiation can be learnt in various ways, and is most commonly simply picked up by being around others who have that presence, but there are a few exercises that you can do to learn this. Having learnt to be present your next step […] - [Business, Wealth and Abundance](https://alexandermcd.com/business-wealth-and-abundance/): Gifts and Curses We are all born with great gifts special abilities and skills – what we don\’t always realise is that these exact gifts that make us special, also make us weak in another way. Any gift can also be a curse- sensitivity is great, but it makes you sensitive (duh) and a brilliant intellect might make you less understanding of other people who do not have such an intellect etc. Flow When we use our gifts well we go into a state of flow – of easy natural work. This is where we are most effective. This is […] - [Happiness](https://alexandermcd.com/happiness/): There are three types of happiness – the happiness that comes from receiving and having things, the happiness that comes from giving and doing, and the happiness that comes from being, presence and connection. When we rely on the first as our main source of happiness we become needy and addictive. When we rely on the second we become energetic, caring, but stressed. When we rely on the third as the main foundation of our happiness then life can be a joy. It can also include the other ones as the presence and connection can lead us to meaningful action […] - [Basic Concepts](https://alexandermcd.com/basic-concepts/): The One Key There is one cause to most if not all of our problems – they can be categorised as different forms of disharmony, or disconnection. When we become in conflict with life and reality, then our life and our reality become difficult. When we come into harmony and connection with life and the world around us then life and our experience becomes easy and joyous. This one key has been described in many different words – harmony, connection, oneness etc. I will use the term connection because it is the one that people seem to find the easiest […] - [How can we do Spiritual Science](https://alexandermcd.com/how-can-we-do-spiritual-science/): To unite science and spirituality would be a wonderful thing — if we could have an approach to spirituality that truly was based in deep understanding, and therefore we can be guided in the best and deepest possible ways of practicing our spirituality, and in understanding about the spiritual worlds. Imagine if instead of a plethora of unconnected gurus each teaching their own things we had united thought where each was developing on the work of the other, and building a more and more cohesive and effective system of understanding and practice of spirituality. Imagine the power and effectiveness of spiritual healing, […] - [Schools of Connection](https://alexandermcd.com/schools-of-connection/): To continue our discussion about schools my daughter has now started at her new school and she has some complaints about it, and it doesn\’t seem to be very forward thinking or creative, but what is really interesting is the things that she says are good. They are not about what they are taught in the class, how difficult it is or how interesting it is – they are about connection. If the Teacher connects with the students then it is a wonderful teacher even if she hates the subject, and she is really happy to be there anyway. If […] - [Schools should be streamed, but not by ability](https://alexandermcd.com/schools-should-be-streamed-but-not-by-ability/): Today I took my daughter to her new school. It was not a very encouraging experience. We spent a long time listening to speeches and explanations that we could not understand (our portuguese is still not that good) and then she was taken away to do activities that were supposed to be fun, but she didn\’t find fun at all. I would hope that there might be some corner where she will find herself there, but I am not at all confident that will happen. I find myself full of demands that I wish to make to the school to […] - [Why I still use the \'N\' Word](https://alexandermcd.com/why-i-still-use-the-n-word-3/): Apparently we should never use the \’N\’ word in any circumstance. It is offensive and should not be allowed to be spoken because that is racism. Let me clarify what I am talking about, the word is \’Nigger\’ Nigger Nigger Nigger Are you offended yet? Now I must clarify that I would not in ordinary speech use this word. I do not see any reason to call anyone this word that does indeed carry with it some rather unpleasant connotations and baggage, and could be considered offensive for very good reasons. In the same way that I don\’t normally swear. […] - [Why I still use the \'N\' Word](https://alexandermcd.com/why-i-still-use-the-n-word-2/): Apparently we should never use the \’N\’ word in any circumstance. It is offensive and should not be allowed to be spoken because that is racism. Let me clarify what I am talking about, the word is \’Nigger\’ Nigger Nigger Nigger Are you offended yet? Now I must clarify that I would not in ordinary speech use this word. I do not see any reason to call anyone this word that does indeed carry with it some rather unpleasant connotations and baggage, and could be considered offensive for very good reasons. In the same way that I don\’t normally swear. […] - [Why I still use the \'N\' Word](https://alexandermcd.com/why-i-still-use-the-n-word/): Apparently we should never use the \’N\’ word in any circumstance. It is offensive and should not be allowed to be spoken because that is racism. Let me clarify what I am talking about, the word is \’Nigger\’ Nigger Nigger Nigger Are you offended yet? Now I must clarify that I would not in ordinary speech use this word. I do not see any reason to call anyone this word that does indeed carry with it some rather unpleasant connotations and baggage, and could be considered offensive for very good reasons. In the same way that I don\’t normally swear. […] - [The Downwards Journey](https://alexandermcd.com/the-downwards-journey/): There is a concept that the greatest journey you can make is from your head into your heart.  It is a nice thought, but inaccurate.  The first confusion here is between centring yourself in a particular centre, and opening a particular centre.  The heart should be open, and flowing with the pure love and light of spirit, but to focus on the heart as your primary centre – that is more questionable.  As we awaken we journey through our energy centres our chakras – I hope you are familiar with the chakras.  If not I will quickly introduce them – […] - [Universal Harmony](https://alexandermcd.com/universal-harmony/): Likely you have heard of Chi, Vital force, Orgone Energy, Prana, or whatever you like to call it. Star Wars fans will call it ‘The Force’ – and that is as good a description as any. This is an energy that is as yet not measured by scientific machinery, but the mystics, and healers, and spiritualists are able to perceive it, and in fact it is not hard to learn to perceive it yourself.  This energy flows through your body, through all people, through all things.  There is a popular idea that if you strengthen this energy then you will […] - [Selfishness, Selflessness and Self-fullness](https://alexandermcd.com/selfishness-selflessness-and-self-fullness/): Obviously selfishness causes all kinds of problems in ourselves and society and the world.  It is a kind of love, but a very limited kind of love that can be cruel to others because its compassion is limited to only the self.  Most of us are not purely selfish – that dubious honour is reserved for only the most undeveloped or traumatised of us.  However for most of us there is a limit to our love where we become a little selfish, there are at least corners of egotism.  Look around at the political leaders of the world, how many […] - [Love in it many forms](https://alexandermcd.com/love-in-it-many-forms/): I once was looking for good words to describe love in more subtlety than we tend to do in English – to try to express the different types of love – the love of a mother is different to the loyal love that a dog will express to you, and the love for your romantic partner is quite different again, and then there is divine love… So I looked at the words for love in sanskrita, and it was completely overwhelming – I found over a hundred different words for all the different subtle expressions of love. This is great, […] - [Triple Connection](https://alexandermcd.com/triple-connection/): We aim for connectedness – which is perhaps a better way of saying love – not the I love you, but the \’we are connected\’ however there are a lot of different types of connections, and ways of being disconnected. It is easy to see people who are lacking in connection to others – they are course, insensitive, rude. But what about people who are lacking in connection to themselves? They can be self sacrificing, and sometimes surprisingly needy, as they are not able to satisfy their own needs, or to really acknowledge them, but those needs still exist. It […] - [Self Realisation and Self Actualisation](https://alexandermcd.com/self-realisation-and-self-actualisation/): Self realisation is not the end of the journey. You discover yourself, and your deep inner nature, you find the joy of connection with all things, you feel a sense of constant peace – then what? Is that as far as it goes? Do you just sit and meditate for the rest of your life? Or do you take what you have learnt and bring it back into the world. I believe that the deeper and more important reponse is the latter. As we find our sense of connection with all, as we identify not just with our personal small […] - [The Layers of the Mind](https://alexandermcd.com/the-layers-of-the-mind/): Throughout the world in all the spiritual traditions, and even in modern psychology the same understanding about the layers of the mind pops up again and again. It is described in different ways, and in different contexts, but the essence of it is always the same. In yoga they are called the layers of the mind or Koshas. In Christianity St Teresa d\’Ávila described them symbolically as the mansions of the heart – different houses that we can live in inside our heart. The Theosophists describe the 7 rays, Zen and chinese buddhism have an artistic representation based on the […] - [Beyond Love](https://alexandermcd.com/beyond-love/): Is Love the answer? The obvious joke would be that it depends on what the question is – but that is not really accurate. Love is so universal that in some form it is the answer to almost any question that one can ask, but whether or not you have a true answer depends on what you mean by love. The current popular vision of love as portrayed in hollywood movies clearly does not solve our life challenges, and even the more hippy concept of loving all, or unconditional love does not seem to create a true powerful transformation, only […] - [Conflict is only a lack of understanding](https://alexandermcd.com/conflict-is-only-a-lack-of-understanding/): Why is life such a struggle? It seems like conflicts are a constant part of life – the inner conflict resolving the different parts of yourself, conflicts in your family and relationships, political conflict, war, and the conflict between how you wish the world was, and the way it actually is. But in the end all conflict arises from a misperception of the nature of things. Underneath there is rarely if ever a true conflict – only that we do not understand what we are arguing about. The Atheist and the Christian argue about whether or not God exists, but […] - [Alone to All one](https://alexandermcd.com/alone-to-all-one/): There is only one negative emotion. There is only one reason for all the pain and suffering that you go through. Whether you experience anger and frustration, or sadness, fear, guilt, and even the heartache of love – whatever emotional experience you are going through it is caused by the same single issue that is found all over the world, in all people. And similarly there is really only one single positive emotion that fills us with joy and peace. Some would call these emotions Love and Fear, but I find this a confusing and misleading use of words. Better […] - [Everything is Not Equal](https://alexandermcd.com/everything-is-not-equal/): Everything is not equal. That is an untenable concept. If everything is equal there is no distinction between judgment and acceptance, no difference between love and hate, no preference towards equality over differentiation. The whole basis of treating things as equal is based on a judgment – that equality is better, and this falls down by it\’s own argument. If it is good to treat everything as equal, then it is equally good to treat everything as unequal. It becomes a meaningless concept. And yet – it is a very popular concept. Why is such a nonsensical proposition so popular? […] - [How to deal with relationships](https://alexandermcd.com/how-to-deal-with-relationships/): The one key to relationships and some exercises Relationships are simple, if you tune in to them, but if you don\’t quite get the frequency right, if you tune into the wrong radio station somehow everything falls apart. If you can tune into that radio station of relationship harmony then all your relationship issues will be transformed. Yes I do mean romantic relationships, and also the relationships with your parents, friends and community etc. So how do you tune into that station? What is the right frequency? The basic concept is that you need to be in connection with yourself […] - [Joy comes first](https://alexandermcd.com/joy-comes-first/): which comes first? Do you look for the important practical things that need doing? Or do you look for the joy of life and existence? Do you try to get all of the stresses out of the way and then have some space for relaxation and celebration? Or do you start with finding your peace and joy, and then take action. It should be pretty obvious to anyone that knows me which one I would choose (joy first for those who don\’t know me). But what may not be clear is why that is so important. Of course there are […] - [The Oneness Gospel](https://alexandermcd.com/the-oneness-gospel/): The Oneness Gospel An Esoteric Translation and Commentary Part 2 Yohanan the Baptist - [In The Beginning](https://alexandermcd.com/in-the-beginning/): An esoteric translation and commentary on John 1 That all might experience the joy of divine love, that none might get lost in the darkness of confusion we (that is Seraphim Winslow and I) have attempted to create a Gospel that speaks not just in words and stories, but also in poetry, in sounds and in energy – that is imbued with the holy spirit so that all who read it may be touched not just by the story, but by the inner spirit that the story is intended to convey.  Sacred Texts are intended to speak to you on […] - [What is wealth exactly?](https://alexandermcd.com/what-is-wealth-exactly/) - [Apuse](https://alexandermcd.com/apuse/) - [Collaborate Today](https://alexandermcd.com/collaborate-today/) - [Covid-19 is not just a virus](https://alexandermcd.com/covid-19-is-not-just-a-virus/) - [Ayalah](https://alexandermcd.com/ayalah-2/) - [The Melody of Pride](https://alexandermcd.com/the-melody-of-pride/) - [If you are going to do Yoga...](https://alexandermcd.com/if-you-are-going-to-do-yoga/): I don\’t believe that yoga is truly suited to most of the people of the world. It is a highly refined and elevated spiritual pathway that really starts with unconditional love of all beings. The pathway of yoga is not just the discovery of that love, but the elevation of that love to a transcendent experience where all is one, where my love and I are one. To walk around in the world with this attitude is no small ask, and I would suspect that not more than 1 in 10,000 people have the capacity to truly embody this experience, […] - [My Dearest Dear](https://alexandermcd.com/my-dearest-dear/) - [Pride](https://alexandermcd.com/pride/) - [Fire in my Soul](https://alexandermcd.com/fire-in-my-soul-2/) - [The Melody to fight Jealousy](https://alexandermcd.com/the-melody-to-fight-jealousy/): [bandcamp width=350 height=442 track=2299973221 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false] - [Financial Abundance Melody](https://alexandermcd.com/financial-abundance-melody/) - [Self Esteem Melody](https://alexandermcd.com/self-esteem-melody/) - [Improv Strathspey](https://alexandermcd.com/improv-strathspey/) - [Universal Consciousness of One](https://alexandermcd.com/universal-consciousness-of-one/) - [Kiirtan Malaia](https://alexandermcd.com/kiirtan-malaia/): An online collaboration with Vishnu Verdier - [Ayalah](https://alexandermcd.com/ayalah/): An online collaboration with Perth Kabbalat Shabbat. - [Once Upon a Time](https://alexandermcd.com/once-upon-a-time/): Once long ago I dreamed of playing music. Music was the only thing that made my heart sing. I played everything – recorder, guitar, flute, I even played the bagpipes – and yet throughout that time if there is any other interest that stuck with me it was the spiritual. There was always the assumption that music is an impractical career direction I never really seriously considered music as a career though. There was always the assumption that music is an impractical career direction and one should do something more practical with life. I started studying engineering, and ended up […] - [Fire in my Soul](https://alexandermcd.com/fire-in-my-soul/): A collaboration with Jennifer Renee Hannam. Online Collaboration as this is Corona time.. - [Charnushka](https://alexandermcd.com/charnushka/): Charnushka was our Klezmer band when we were in fremantle. Here are some videos that we still have from that time. It was fun. - [Bhaeravii Violin Meditation](https://alexandermcd.com/bhaeravii-violin-meditation/): Here is a recording of a violin based meditation, based on the bhaeravii scale.  I am exploring the best way to produce meditation music recordings with very limited resources.  What do you think? - [Plagues - biblical and modern](https://alexandermcd.com/plagues-biblical-and-modern/): As I write this the plague of Covid-19 is currently spreading across the world, and it was pointed out to me that it is not an isolated plague, but rather simply the latest in a series that have struck us this year.  First there were the fire storms that struck all over the world, and then the fires were followed in some places by floods, and now this.  When will it end you may ask, and I think the answer is – when we learn the lesson and make the necessary change.  This whole situation is deeply reminiscent of the […] - [Why are co-ops so important?](https://alexandermcd.com/why-are-co-ops-so-important/): Here is a presentation i did at the Start up Huddle.  Showing what\’s so important about co-ops. - [Words of Power or \"Don\'t Translate Your Prayers\"](https://alexandermcd.com/words-of-power-3/): Prayers, Ritual words, Mantras, Chants, Sacred books – the words that you use in spiritual practice and religion are not just prose – they are not just simple statements of fact that we can understand with our rational brain.  They operate on at least three separate levels simultaneously, and in the combination of those three levels they do not just tell us something, or say something.  They Do something – they change our state of consciousness.  In the best case when well written they elevate us to the state of joyous connection with the divine and with all things, and […] - [Words of Power or \"Don\'t Translate Your Prayers\"](https://alexandermcd.com/words-of-power-2/): Prayers, Ritual words, Mantras, Chants, Sacred books – the words that you use in spiritual practice and religion are not just prose – they are not just simple statements of fact that we can understand with our rational brain.  They operate on at least three separate levels simultaneously, and in the combination of those three levels they do not just tell us something, or say something.  They Do something – they change our state of consciousness.  In the best case when well written they elevate us to the state of joyous connection with the divine and with all things, and […] - [Words of Power or \"Don\'t Translate Your Prayers\"](https://alexandermcd.com/words-of-power/): Prayers, Ritual words, Mantras, Chants, Sacred books – the words that you use in spiritual practice and religion are not just prose – they are not just simple statements of fact that we can understand with our rational brain.  They operate on at least three separate levels simultaneously, and in the combination of those three levels they do not just tell us something, or say something.  They Do something – they change our state of consciousness.  In the best case when well written they elevate us to the state of joyous connection with the divine and with all things, and […] - [The Secret to Relationships](https://alexandermcd.com/the-secret-to-relationships/): I am deeply worried about the state of our relationships.  If we had as many ill people as we have unhealthy relationships then people would be panicking.  Relationship skills are one thing that all of us need to learn. There is one single key that can unlock all of our relationship issues – one skill to learn.  (Well almost all of our relationship issues – it may not be so effective in finding your ideal partner – its better for dealing with the relationships you already have.)  It is not healthy boundaries, or sweetness, or loving yourself, or faith, or […] - [Down in the River to Pray](https://alexandermcd.com/down-in-the-river-to-pray/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J9-fMBBgXE - [Kol Galgal](https://alexandermcd.com/kol-galgal/) - [Turning Narcissus inside out](https://alexandermcd.com/turning-narcissus-inside-out/): https://www.facebook.com/1741120519473919/videos/2215021158567112/UzpfSTc4Njc2MjkzNzoxMDE1NzI1NTI0MjczNzkzOA/ - [Improvised Niggun and Kiirtan](https://alexandermcd.com/improvised-niggun-and-kiirtan/) - [About the backwards niggun](https://alexandermcd.com/about-the-backwards-niggun/) - [Backwards Niggun](https://alexandermcd.com/backwards-niggun/) - [What is Enlightenment](https://alexandermcd.com/what-is-enlightenment/): For many enlightenment is pictured as an unattainable ideal – the removal of all human issues, becoming perfectly wonderfully happy at all times – completely unaffected by the physical world or even by the mental and emotional worlds.  While this is not completely unachievable it does have one quite serious implication that must be considered. When one is entirely unaffected by something one becomes entirely uninterested in it.  When someone becomes unaffected by the physical world, by the needs of the body and the needs of society – they cease to eat or communicate or pay attention to their surroundings.  […] - [How to be an Atheist Christian](https://alexandermcd.com/how-to-be-an-atheist-christian/): I was walking through the city only a few days ago, and met a christian missionary handing out flyers as they do and asking leading questions – \”Do you believe in Jesus?\” etc.  It was quite an unpleasant experience – exacerbated by the fact that i actually had met this particular christian before in more pleasant circumstances and felt that i had to treat him as a friend and not just an annoyance.  I am sure most readers will be familiar with this situation – how do you deal with missionaries? I am sure this poor behaviour from a group […] - [Love is Not the Answer](https://alexandermcd.com/love-is-not-the-answer/): Love is not only not the answer it is so dangerous as to possibly be our greatest problem.  The concept of love contains in it a duality – \”I love you\” – \”You love me\” – This means that You and I are separate.  I expect some might say that this is true – You and I are separate, and in the physical universe this is true, but talk to any mystic who perceives the deeper nature of the universe and they will tell you that there is no separation, that we are all one and all connected.  In this […] - [Oneness doesn\'t have to be sombre](https://alexandermcd.com/oneness-doesnt-have-to-be-sombre-3/) - [Oneness doesn\'t have to be sombre](https://alexandermcd.com/oneness-doesnt-have-to-be-sombre-2/) - [Oneness doesn\'t have to be sombre](https://alexandermcd.com/oneness-doesnt-have-to-be-sombre/) - [Flow part 7](https://alexandermcd.com/flow-part-7/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Md_IQaxljQ - [Flow part 6](https://alexandermcd.com/flow-part-6/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzvLP_5vSg8 - [Flow part 4](https://alexandermcd.com/flow-part-4/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d02o3he80c - [Flow part 3](https://alexandermcd.com/flow-part-3/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6Al0d5TqM - [Flow part 2](https://alexandermcd.com/flow-part-2/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEcUzKpFMgk - [Flow Intro](https://alexandermcd.com/flow-intro/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AT5iGFQSbA - [Business Plans in your flow](https://alexandermcd.com/business-plans-in-your-flow/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL1CK3Yr4cg - [Who is God](https://alexandermcd.com/who-is-god/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJP30Qi8IM8 - [Dealing with Emotions](https://alexandermcd.com/dealing-with-emotions/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFgqqZwVWfI - [Permaculture - its not just gardening](https://alexandermcd.com/permaculture-its-not-just-gardening/): an introduction to the 9 permaculture zones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlzzh2CZAYg - [Explanation of Crystal Energy from Master Channel Steven North](https://alexandermcd.com/explanation-of-crystal-energy-from-master-channel-steven-north/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsziqX4-1jw&t=41s - [From Laziness to Flow](https://alexandermcd.com/from-laziness-to-flow/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlKvzm84t-U - [Meaning](https://alexandermcd.com/meaning/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPPgOT8Mo-c - [How does Astrology work?](https://alexandermcd.com/how-does-astrology-work/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94_se2OKXbI&t=1s - [Microvita](https://alexandermcd.com/microvita/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDnR263phwc - [Dialectic Materialism & Sublation](https://alexandermcd.com/dialectic-materialism-sublation/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttpOmWOGcmI - [Harmony with Steven North](https://alexandermcd.com/harmony-with-steven-north/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zANGpplwjao&t=27s - [The Importance of Intuition](https://alexandermcd.com/the-importance-of-intuition/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dj8_xmFYsw&t=53s - [The Five Questions](https://alexandermcd.com/the-five-questions/) ## Pages - [Get In Touch](https://alexandermcd.com/get-in-touch/): Ready to explore your next step?You can either book a conversation directly or send a question if you’re not sure yet. 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Any gift can also be a curse- sensitivity is great, but it makes you sensitive (duh) and a brilliant intellect might make you less understanding of other people who do not have such an intellect etc. Flow When we use our gifts well we go into a state of flow – of easy natural work. This is where we are most effective. This is […] - [Environment and Society](https://alexandermcd.com/environment-and-society/): When you ask people what they dream of in an ideal world, it is always very similar – community, connection, beautiful gardens, abundance and sharing etc. and yet we are surrounded by such a plethora of conflicts that seem so difficult to resolve. Why is that? How can it be that we agree so much on the big things, but when it comes to the little things there is so much conflict? The truth is that in our deepest desires there is little conflict. We dream of positive things that synergise, but when we refuse to believe in our dreams […] - [Centring](https://alexandermcd.com/centring/): Centring is a cross-cutting issue that affects the way we approach many different areas of our lives. Principally how we approach our businesses, our approach to leadership, and the kind of personal development techniques that work for us. This is a development of the understanding of the chakras (the energy centres up and down the centre of the body). In my own research I found that every person has a particular chakra or energy centre that is predominant, and that helps to bring all the others into balance. When we focus our mind in that key centre many aspects of […] - [Win-Win](https://alexandermcd.com/win-win/): A life of harmony and connection is a life of negotiation – now that might not sound very exciting, but that is only because you have not experienced the power and joy of effective win-win negotiation. True effective negotiation allows you to have your cake and eat it too, to get all the things you wanted for yourself, to share them with others, and to give the things that they would like as well, and just to sweeten the mix it leads to loving connections and friendships with the people around you. Negotiation whether done consciously or unconsciously, through conversation […] - [Happiness](https://alexandermcd.com/happiness/): There are three types of happiness – the happiness that comes from receiving and having things, the happiness that comes from giving and doing, and the happiness that comes from being, presence and connection. When we rely on the first as our main source of happiness we become needy and addictive. When we rely on the second we become energetic, caring, but stressed. When we rely on the third as the main foundation of our happiness then life can be a joy. It can also include the other ones as the presence and connection can lead us to meaningful action […] - [Relationships](https://alexandermcd.com/relationships/): The resolution of all our life issues starts with presence and in relationship it is no different, but there is a specific kind of presence that is called for in relationships and this is called differentiation. Differentiation is the ability to be connected with yourself while connected deeply with others, and also of course with the infinite. Differentiation can be learnt in various ways, and is most commonly simply picked up by being around others who have that presence, but there are a few exercises that you can do to learn this. Having learnt to be present your next step […] - [Basic Concepts](https://alexandermcd.com/basic-concepts/): The One Key There is one cause to most if not all of our problems – they can be categorised as different forms of disharmony, or disconnection. When we become in conflict with life and reality, then our life and our reality become difficult. When we come into harmony and connection with life and the world around us then life and our experience becomes easy and joyous. This one key has been described in many different words – harmony, connection, oneness etc. I will use the term connection because it is the one that people seem to find the easiest […] - [Courses](https://alexandermcd.com/courses-2/) - [Term Conditions](https://alexandermcd.com/lp-term-conditions/) - [Become A Teacher](https://alexandermcd.com/lp-become-a-teacher/) - [Instructor](https://alexandermcd.com/instructor/) - [Instructors](https://alexandermcd.com/instructors/) - [Profile](https://alexandermcd.com/lp-profile/) - [Checkout](https://alexandermcd.com/lp-checkout/) - [Project Alegria](https://alexandermcd.com/alegria/): Feel the Joy, Experience the love and peace. Joy is essential to our wellbeing on so many levels. Let us share and celebrate that joy of deep spiritual connection Audios The sound recordings – amateur home recordings, but always with that essence of joy and connection. - [Terms and Conditions](https://alexandermcd.com/terms-and-conditions/): Coming Soon - [Checkout](https://alexandermcd.com/checkout/) - [Podcast](https://alexandermcd.com/podcast/) - [Home](https://alexandermcd.com/home-2-2/): ABOUT ME Alexander McDonell is a Spiritual Teacher, Facilitator and Musician. - [My Journey](https://alexandermcd.com/my-journey/): I began my spiritual journey at the age of 4 being taught to meditate, and to join in (for short periods) with my parents in their spiritual practice. In my early years in school i did not see myself as being particular spiritual, but I was always the sensitive one who couldn\’t handle any harshness or cruelty, and I always had a very developed sense of honour. In my teen years I began meditating daily, and there was nothing very special about it, only that I believed it was good for me. Then when i was about 18 I went […] - [Flowing to Success](https://alexandermcd.com/success-coaching-2/): Discover your Strengths Flow through the difficulties, and focus on what you do best. The Power of Flow Flow is the greatest power in business. When we do those things that are easy and flowing for us, then we create the most impact for our time, love the journey and never burn out. Unfortunately it is all too easy to focus on the difficulties instead of the strengths. Work at your best, and incidentally improve the rest of your life at the same time. The Flow Styles Everyone has their own approach to flow. How do you find yours. Here […] - [Success Coaching](https://alexandermcd.com/success-coaching/): Discover your Strengths Flow through the difficulties, and focus on what you do best. The Power of Flow Flow is the greatest power in business. When we do those things that are easy and flowing for us, then we create the most impact for our time, love the journey and never burn out. Unfortunately it is all too easy to focus on the difficulties instead of the strengths. Work at your best, and incidentally improve the rest of your life at the same time. The Flow Styles Everyone has their own approach to flow. How do you find yours. Here […] - [Spiritual Awakening](https://alexandermcd.com/spiritual-awakening/): Enlightenment is a practical thing Not just your inner happiness, but also your gifts to the world Spiritual Pathways Each of us centres ourselves in one particular chakra. All of them are operational, but one is stronger than the others, and depending on this the whole attitude to life, and the natural spiritual pathway is completely different. Find your path to self realisation and self actualisation. The Centrings Begin your journey to awakening now – follow your path to a life of joy and meaning. - [Music Teaching](https://alexandermcd.com/music-school-2/): Music for Life Taking people to their full potential to have a career in music Musical Styles Each different style of music is also an expression of a different approach to life and the world. Finding your musical style is also about finding your path through life. Discover your style and through that discover your approach to career, business and success in life. Simply learning music that speaks to your soul is a great step towards transforming your life, but if you want to go further then let us discover the secrets of developing your career in that music. The […] - [Music School](https://alexandermcd.com/music-school/): Music for Life Taking people to their full potential to have a career in music Musical Styles Each different style of music is also an expression of a different approach to life and the world. Finding your musical style is also about finding your path through life. Discover your style and through that discover your approach to career, business and success in life. Simply learning music that speaks to your soul is a great step towards transforming your life, but if you want to go further then let us discover the secrets of developing your career in that music. The […] - [The Oneness Manifesto](https://alexandermcd.com/the-oneness-manifesto/): Watch out for the new book coming soon: Here is a taste: There is only one negative emotion. There is only one reason for all the pain and suffering that you go through. Whether you experience anger and frustration, or sadness, fear, guilt, and even the heartache of love – whatever emotional experience you are going through it is caused by the same single issue that is found all over the world, in all people. And similarly there is really only one single positive emotion that fills us with joy and peace. 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He went on a 10 year inner journey to discover why an experience that seems so profound did not make him happy, and how to find happiness. In the end after many dead ends, and no one who could guide him on the right path he stumbled for himself on the experience of oneness that transcends and includes love, […] - [The Opposite of Stress](https://alexandermcd.com/the-opposite-of-stress/): Not relaxation but joy The opposite of stress is not floppy relaxation – lying in bed doing nothing, or self indulgence – a day at the spa, rather it is the joy in action that allows you to effortlessly, and energetically create and actively engage in the world. If you love your job, and love your life do you lie in bed in the morning? Maybe sometimes, but mostly you will bounce out of bed excited to explore the next thing that is happening, the next wonderful experience in life. 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For people who are devoted to making a difference in the world, for whom simply being peaceful and contended is not enough – they want to make the world a better place, and themselves better people. Tools to Change the World Planet Earth needs impassioned activists working together to raise consciousness and transform society.  This 10 […] - [Audio Lessons](https://alexandermcd.com/audio-lessons/) - [Resources](https://alexandermcd.com/resources/): Here are resources to help you learn and develop in Oneness and in conscious approaches to life. Please make use of all this as much as possible. 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Not everyone follows the same pathway, or should, but there are universal principles that apply to everyone. You can listen to my talks here, or contact me below for more personal guidance. Spiritual Guidance Services - [Alexander McDonell](https://alexandermcd.com/about-alexander-2/): Teacher of Oneness Alexander McDonell grew up with meditation and yoga, and remembers first meditating at the age of 4. He spent his youth playing music and seeking spiritual understanding. After getting thoroughly lost on the way he eventually discovered Oneness – the experience of connection with all things. He now spends most of his time talking about this experience – why it’s important, how to get there, and how to make use of it. Alexander is passionate about the practical applications of this experience of Oneness and uses it to create solutions in all areas of life including business, […] - [About Alexander](https://alexandermcd.com/): Alexander McDonell grew up with meditation and yoga, and remembers first meditating at the age of 4. He spent his youth playing music and seeking spiritual understanding. After getting thoroughly lost on the way he eventually discovered Oneness – the experience of connection with all things. He now spends most of his time talking about this experience – why it’s important, how to get there, and how to make use of it. Alexander is passionate about the practical applications of this experience of Oneness and uses it to create solutions in all areas of life including business, politics, relationships, and […] - [Facilitation & Coaching](https://alexandermcd.com/facilitation/) - [Music](https://alexandermcd.com/music/): I also love to express the same principles through music.  Music is a great way to learn about the principles of resonance.  It is when we find our own truth, touch the hearts of the audience, and resonate in harmony with the beauty of the universe that the true power of music is unleashed. I play violin – often wild passionate folk music, and sometimes deep soulful lead lines – everything is about the open heart and the connection with the deep nature of the universe. Listen to my music here: - [Contact](https://alexandermcd.com/contact-2/): [contact-form-7 id=\”ecca533\” title=\”Contact form 1\”] - [History](https://alexandermcd.com/history/): Spiritual Beginnings Alexander began his exploration of oneness at the age of 4 when he first starting learning meditation.  Through his youth he dedicated himself to the study of music and the exploration of yoga and meditation. He became disillusioned about his yogic practice when he had a realisation of the nature of the universe that was ecstatic, but painful, and looked for an approach that was more relaxing and peaceful.  Eventually finding it through taoist practice and the experience of oneness through meditation. Having had such a difficult time finding his own spiritual path he decided to help others find […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)