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The Secret To Success An Answer I Was Not Expecting

The secret to success I was not expecting

Many moons ago I was pretty hung up on the idea of pursuing wealth and creating a fortune, now nothing at all wrong with that but my personal priorities have changed a lot since those days.

But during my fortune hunting endeavours, I used to write a personal development newsletter and interviewed some successful business owners that achieved a high level of success (most who I met during my days managing a Mercedes-Benz dealership).

There was one of these interviews however that really shifted my gears and it also ended up being the last of those kind of interviews.

This guy was worth a trailer load of money, the wealthiest guy I had met and he was in his mid 40’s (the house he lived in at the time was worth over $10 million 15 years ago). Had a wonderful family and was really living the western world dream.

And more importantly incredibly humble with zero pretension.

He was a natural starter for my search for the secrets to success and he agreed to catch up for a coffee and an interview.

An interview that caught me off guard, massively.

So I start asking the scripted questions: what’s your secret to your success, what drove you, if you could go back in time what would you say to your 20 year old self. You know the ones.

But he ended up cutting through all that.

“Rich, you know what you really want to know don’t you? It is nothing to do with any of those questions.”

Ah, no, pretty sure if I can understand all that, I can emulate, model and start to follow suit… and hopefully make a fortune as well and start living the dream!

“Nope, you don’t.”

Here’s where it went a little mystical. And confronting as we were sitting in a food court in a large shopping mall.

“Rich give me both your hands”

Yeah, yeah, I hear you, I thought the same thing.

Hmm, okay, what the… your freaking me out a little here. But I figured he was about to give me some powerhouse insight into the money market or a secret illuminati handshake.

So there we sat – remember in a food court in a shopping mall – Elbows on the tables and he held both my hands.

“Now close your eyes.”

Hold on, now I’m starting to get more than a little concerned, my inner dialogue screaming at me “what in the world is going on, what is everyone going to think…” I am sure you get the idea.

But I thought what the hell, if this is the secret to untold fortune, I’m playing all in.

The first few minutes my mind was still running the what will people think dialogue.

But then it all disappeared.

All the noise and all the internal mind chatter.

My mind was totally at peace, no thought, total surrender and I kinda felt like I was sitting on the top of a stunning mountain, bathed in nature just a whole lot of love and light. I felt so connected to a source beyond myself. Then after a few minutes he brought me out and back into the smell and sounds of Maccas and the masses.

It was incredibly profound and beyond logic.

And reflecting on this now, seems fanciful, but this was legit.

Now I knew this guy was a very spiritual guy – from our previous conversations.

But this was next level, kinda like he had some psychic ability, like he actually saw in my youthful crazy mind, searching for answers for self worth in the material world. A quest that no matter if achieved or not would never deliver fulfilment. So he decided to intervene and bring me back to the search for self fulfilment rather than material fulfilment (a search that I was on prior to my wealth pursuits).

And this was from a guy who literally had everything money could buy. He used it wisely as a tool to experience life but did not judge himself or others based on wealth. So really in a position of authority to advise that fulfilment does not come from wealth.

Like Jim Carrey’s saying: “I wish everyone could experience fame and fortune so they can see it is not the answer”.

Yet the power of the western system drags us into this myth and pursuit where we continually exchange our time for money, now I’m not one of those guys that gets too hung up on this, I get it we need to partake, serve and support but the biggest issue is when we attach ourselves, our sense of self to what we do, how much we earn or how much we do not. Success is great and man has achieved so many amazing things.

Here’s the great thing about Vedic Philosophy as per Maharishi saying: Life is given to enjoy, one should live 200% of life.

Ambitions and desires are a way to grow in life and we live 100% with a rich inner life and 100% in the relative world.

What’s that mean?

Well our happiness, contentment and fulfilment comes from within yet we still live in the relative world and get to play full out in that realm to, so if we want nice cars, houses, clothes, what ever it may be, we can. But with no attachment as they really at the end of the day mean nothing. Its the love in our heart, the joy in our minds and light in our eyes that cultivates true happiness.

Hence why some with everything are so miserable and some with nothing can be so happy.

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Jeff's story, Arriving at meditation after medication, psychologists and councilors

“The course I completed with Rich Muir on the practice of Vedic meditation has been life changing. What led me to this course: After many years of working in stressful service and sales positions and having marriage breakdowns I finally cracked. At 62 years of of age I couldn’t do life anymore. I awoke one night and felt like I was having a heart attack. It was frightening at first with my heart racing and my limbs feeling numb and my lungs gasping for breath. Eventually I settled down but when I went to the doctors the next day and told him what had happened he told me that i had had
an anxiety attack and could of had a stroke. My concern was that I really didn’t care if I had died.

My doctor suggested taking a couple of weeks off work but after another month nothing had changed. I eventually had to resign from my job. I couldn’t think, I couldn’t face customers or meet budgets. I just wanted to hide. I wanted my cave.

When I reflect Over the past few years I had been to psychologist, counselors, prescribed antidepressants and other medications. Nothing had worked. Nothing made me feel any better. I couldn’t sleep, I was getting fat, overeating all the wrong types of food, not exercising and drinking too much to escape. To escape what I couldn’t fix. I had been able to fix anything as an electrical engineer in the mines but I couldn’t fix me. I had lost my way. I needed to do something.

I felt like my body and mind were in different places..

I started reading all different types of self help book, I read a book from the library called “ the effortless mind” by Will Williams on Vedic meditation. Something inside me knew this form of meditation was for me. I searched on line and found that Rich Muir was conducting a course in Brisbane in January. I had to see it was for me so I booked in.

When I told friends and family I got mixed reviews. My mates at pool said I would be wearing orange robes and chanting at next weeks comp while my family were supportive and just wanted their husband, son, father and grandfather back. I had lost my way.

The course I attend on Vedic Meditation run by Rich was enlightening. I was given my mantra and joined the small group to learn the practice. I didn’t find it hard to relax with Rich and after each session it seemed to get easier to relax.

Since the course Rich has followed up and I am finding that the practice is about letting go of all thoughts. Sounds strange but I am finding that by Letting your own mind play out each thought as It comes into your mind It lets both sides of your mind create, examine, play out and release all these thoughts.

After the 2 x 20 mins I do each day I open my eyes and as well as feeling relaxed the world around me seems clearer. I feel No stress, no anxiety, no negatives thoughts. It sometimes makes me smile.
I can honestly say I am slowly but surely finding the path of my life’s journey.
I am centering my mind and finding direction and peace. Allowing what happens to just happen I am so much more relaxed about the future and putting the past where it belongs.

I want to thank Rich and would recommend and encourage everyone to find their own journey through this practice.”
Jeff West

Queries on cost

When it comes to the investment for the course, some people are a little surprised whilst others are not. And I have to say I totally get it. When I learnt the technique I paid my teacher $1,000 and when I told my wife I was going to pay that to learn to meditate, she more than rolled her eyes…

But I just knew the technique was for me. Having failed and explored many other forms of meditation for 8 years but I knew I needed to meditate. And with the Vedic technique from the outset, there was something that really resonated about the history, the technique, the science and the mantras that called to me.

Yet I still had to get my head around the cost, with 3 children and living costs it seemed like a lot at first. However, when I consider it compared to learning Vipassana (10 day noble silence meditation retreats) I had to give up 2 weeks of work and a donation. So in hindsight, giving up 2 weeks of work plus the donation, the cost far exceeded the investment in the Vedic technique.

Here’s a few comparisons to highlight the value of Vedic Meditation:

  • Four sessions with a psychologist @ $250 a n hour = $1,000
  • If you do a Gym/Yoga/Pilates class the average class is about $15-20 so if you went once a week that’s $884-1000 for 1 year.
  • Car registration approximately $750
  • House insurance over $1,000
  • Coffee a day for year over $1,500

You get the idea. Where as this is a technique you will use for a lifetime, and you get free access to group meditations around the world with other Vedic Meditation teachers (and with us), ongoing support and you can re-sit the course again if you want a refresher.

Beyond all that, the benefits of this investment in yourself far outweigh the cost as you will be living a happier, less stressed, more present, creative and peaceful life, and that is why many students who have learnt this technique believe it to be the best investment they have made and call it priceless.

Accommodation Details

You have the following accommodation options when attending the Reconnect Retreat 2022 at the Amara Retreat centre.

  • Main house twin share room bunk $1,100. Sold Out
  • Main house twin share $1,500. 1 spots remaining
  • Main house private room $2,000 Sold Out.
  • 2X Cabin twin share $2,000 per person – private rooms with double bed each (or share cabin with a friend $3,500*). The Cabins are self contained. 1 spot left
Payment

To secure your spot on the Rounding retreat you can either pay in full upfront or pay a $500 deposit with the remaining amount due 2 months prior to the retreat.

Payment plans

If you would like to pay it over a period of months please let us know. This option is only available when booking at least 3 months out from the retreat.

Inclusions

Here is what is included in the 4 day retreat:

  • The powerful practice of Vedic Rounding
  • The incredible power of breathwork and cold exposure
  • 1 X body treatment
  • Daily group rounding sessions
  • Daily immersions in nature
  • 1 X special group session
  • All food
  • Accommodation
Terms

*The deposit is non-refundable unless the retreat cannot proceed due to Covid restrictions. Which in the event of the retreat not proceeding a transfer to a future retreat will be offered or a refund of the deposit also offered.

* Full payment is required 2 months out from the retreat and upon full payment if you have to pull out, no refund can be offered unless we can find someone to take your place. The refund will be minus the deposit paid.

* It is the individuals responsibility to make all travel arrangements to the retreat.

* It is the individuals responsibility to ensure that at the retreat if there are any health concerns or issues the hosts need to be made aware of are communicated.

Optional Extras

During the retreat we can organise the following options for you.

  • Private massage
  • Wellness consult
  • Private sessions with the facilitators/mentors*

All at an additional cost. Please contact for more information.

*These may not be available due to the individuals schedules.

Accommodation

Ruby Baby Bus

Shanti Cabin

Gaia Bell Tent

Aura Bell Tent

Amara Retreat Guest House

Kailani Bell Tent