Way of The Remote Influencer is not a religion. It is however a New Monastic Order. I respect all religions and I respect those who do not follow any religion. This is because we love everyone and hate no one. I will give some definitions below for Monastic and for Monastic Orders.

Monastic.

Of, or relating to, or characteristic of monks or nuns, their manner of life, or their religious obligations: Monastic vows.

Monastic Orders.

Are groups of men and women who dedicate themselves to God and live in an isolated community or alone.

New Monasticism.

New Monasticism is a diverse movement, not limited to a specific religious denomination or church and including varying expressions of contemplative and prophetic life.

Source:

new-monastics.com

Way of The Remote Influencer is a new urban Monastic Order. In the photo above, you will see traditional monks. In Way of The Remote Influencer, we do not wear traditional robes, habits etc. Casual clothes can serve as our habit as we do not want to stand out in a crowd. We will be judged not by the fancy clothes we wear but by the work that we do. When you think about monasteries, there are a few things that come to mind: Training, study, rules, work, ministry, faith, discipline, routines, schedules. Monks follow the aforementioned things for the rest of their lives. Can you imagine how hard it would be to do these things and to not give up. The rewards are well worth the sacrifices we make.

I shot a Youtube video for Way of The Remote Influencer yesterday. I have to admit that I have become quite shy recently. I have anxiety too. I will make more Youtube videos in the future. I wear sunglasses in my videos. This is because I have sleep issues which make my eyes look very tired. That’s why I prefer to wear sunglasses in my videos.

In this video you will see a few of the religious objects that are used in WOTRI. In future posts, I will write more about these objects and I will write about another one of the objects used as well.

Here’s the link to my video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKcevH2osg4

 

 

In Way of The Remote Influencer, I use a triangle instrument as part of my daily rituals. I like the instrument as one does not need to have great skill in order to master this instrument.

Historically, bells have been associated with religious rituals, and are still used to call communities together for religious services. ( Wikipedia. )

I use the triangle instrument in the morning. It reminds me of the tasks that I need to do for the day. I use it in the day, afternoon or evening too if necessary. The triangle sounds like a bell or a chime. Tubular bells are similar in ways to a triangle. This is due to the fact that tubular bells are struck manually with hammers in order for them to produce sound.

 

Monk’s have been known to operate small or even large businesses. They have and still do, make and sell quality products so that they can sustain their monasteries. In the picture above, you will see my custom made RI 22 Smart Pills. I had placed these finished smart pills into a plain, unlabeled pharmacy bottle.

Here is some information about products sold through monasteries.

If you care about quality, the next time you’re looking to buy something, you might consider buying from a monastery.

Think about it, the monks (or nuns) have dedicated their lives to prayer and discipline and perhaps have been making their products for decades or even centuries. It’s probably going to be good! And while monasteries are famous for making beer, you can find all sorts of products being produced in monasteries.

Source:

churchpop.com

I am selling RI 22 Smart Pills through the 0 level distribution model at present. 0 level distribution is when a manufacturer sells directly to the customers. I may change or modify this channel in the future. For now, this channel works fine. I will also be providing my online and in person consulting services related to the production of RI 22 Smart Pills. I can teach clients how they can make their own RI 22 Smart Pills from home. I sell small quantities of RI 22, as my consulting services are the areas I am focusing upon. I am also providing these products and services through my other sites: atoconsultingdotcom.com and schooloftheremoteinfluencer.com

 

Here is a definition of a Religious habit, courtesy of Wikipedia.

A religious habit is a distinctive set of of garments worn by members of a religious order.In the pic above, you will see a Carmelite monk, he is the one kneeling with his arms outstretched. The nuns you see in the other photograph are from the Little sisters. These nuns designed their own unique habits. They had chosen blue denim material for the materials used for their habits.

They made their design simple and comfortable to wear. These nuns wanted to wear habits that were simple and non-threatening. The choice of material they had chosen was one which would signify that they were in harmony with the working people of the world. Their habits say who they are and what they stand for.

In Way of The Remote Influencer, it is up to the E-Monk what they should or would like to wear. I prefer to wear denim jeans, t-shirts or shirts, leather jackets – because they are durable and they keep me warm. I also wear army style jackets – I admire the discipline of soldiers. Denim jackets are also part of what I wear. I also like to wear work style jackets. The other types of garments I wear are athletic and/or martial arts style uniforms. Both of the aforementioned garments signify ‘Training’. Learning and training are important elements in Way of The Remote Influencer. These garments become uniforms of sorts. I am not interested in wearing fancy clothes, shoes etc. My work is what should be important, not the clothes that I wear.

 

Through my research, I have found out that Way of The Remote Influencer is an online monastery, a religious organization, a religious order and a new religious movement. As I have mentioned in a previous post, I believe research is one the gifts I was given by God.

Contemplative religious orders are ones where the monks and nuns devote all of their time in prayer for their communities and the world at large. Monasteries have been called the ‘power houses’ of the church as they contribute the ‘ministry of prayer’ to the world. Contemplative orders usually have a more rigorous schedule than active orders.

Active orders do most of their work outside of their monasteries. They teach, provide social and health care work, provide service to the poor. Their ministry work can entail a variety of work.

In Way of The Remote Influencer, it is up to the E-Monk whether they want to focus on one or both of the orders as described above. I am following  a blend or a balance of both the contemplative and the active orders. I cannot force E-Monks to follow a particular path. The choice is theirs to make. I will support the chosen path that the E-Monks have decided upon. Pressure and dogma, strict rules are not part of Way of The Remote Influencer. Did you like the photo of the monks? I have deep respect and admiration for monks and nuns from the various religions around the world. In future posts, I will write about clothes, outfits etc for WOTRI E-Monks.

Here is a segment from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The observance and practice of religion or belief may include not only ceremonial acts but also such customs as the observation of dietary regulations.

Here is a segment from the bible.

And God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of this earth, and every tree with seeds in its fruit. You shall have them for food.’

In Way of The Remote Influencer, E-monks should consume food and drink that is suitable for their own specific needs. I use dietary supplements as part of my health regime. I also eat and drink items which are ideal for my body. I cannot force E-monks to take supplements. This would be a dictatorship if I were to do this. If the use of supplements is something that the E-monks want or need to implement, then they should be allowed to do so. It’s advisable to seek advice from a doctor first though.

I even eat chocolate, in moderation. This is because chocolate contains feel good chemicals. Dietary supplements are classed as foods. Dietary supplements are made out of natural substances. Dietary practices are also known to exist in Hinduism, ayurvedic medicine.

 

 

 

 

Managing and distributing information plays an important part in Way of The Remote Influencer – WOTRI online monastery. ( If you would like to learn more about this area, please contact me via e-mail so that I can send the PDF file over to you: anand@schooloftheremoteinfluencer.com )

Did you know that monks used to copy manuscripts and books? The room or rooms in which this work was done were called Scriptoriums. Here is what Wikepedia says about this:

The act of transcription became an act of meditation and prayer, not a simple replication of letters.

In my photo above, you will see the various folders that I have made multiple backs ups of. These are just some of the PC folders that I manage. I have hundreds of PDF research files stored in my ‘Research’ folders. I am adding to this folder on an ongoing basis. I share some of this information with fellow E-monks and students. I have made multiple back ups of this folder as well.

This practice serves several purposes: It is an act of faith. It can be used to help people with. It is a spiritual exercise.

 

 

 

‘Let everyone be sure to do his very best for me, for then he will have the personal satisfaction of work well done and won’t need to compare himself to anyone else’. (Galatians 6:4 LB)

The above is a text from the bible. I agree with this text. When we strive to be the best that we can be, things are put into perspective. We don’t need to live the lives that others have in mind for us. I have encountered comparisons being made through my own personal experiences in life. These comparisons had had a negative effect on me.

If you look through Facebook and other social media platforms, you will see how your friends and family are having a great time, they have busy social lives, they go on vacations to exotic locations, they show the new products they have bought. The list goes on. It could easily bring one down. This would especially be the case when we do not have the aforementioned things. However, what we do have is our gifts. The key is to discover our gifts and to develop them once we have discovered them. Our lives and the lives of others will improve when we do this.

 

 

 

I was ordained as a minister through the Universal Life Church on August 13th 2012. I have chosen this date as a holiday for Way of The Remote Influencer – WOTRI online monastery.

Fellow WOTRI E-monks can celebrate this day in their own way. I did not want to create a rigid and dogmatic monastery. I will balance my celebration along with my prayer and monastic work today.