SECOND SADHU: COMPASSIONATE ACTION
Ever wonder what the real point of Namaste is? What do you think about the idea that the practice of Namaste could teach us to be more compassionate? There are so many diverse ideas, backgrounds, and beliefs out there, that you are not going to like or agree with everything around you. How do you handle those things that do bother you? I suggest handling them with a gesture of Namaste.
Saying Namaste essentially means "the good in me recognizes and honors the good in you." This is an important practice, because it establishes the yogi in an ideology of non-harm, which is the key to freedom. If you decide to move from this place of understanding and peace, you will learn to control your experiences, rather than be controlled by them. This is referred to in some cultures as the art of mental alchemy. Transform your own mental states and conditions, then you will become more effective within your ever growing circle of influence!
Jack Kornfield once said " ask yourself this, is this a path with heart? If it is, then it is good. If it is not then it is of no use." WOW, what a simply beautiful value system. During this Sadhu, I encourage you to check out more of Jack Kornfields books, meditation kits, and webpages to inspire you to become devoted to compassion in action.
When you are practicing yoga over the next forty days, try to pick a 1.5 hour asana from a book, dvd, studio or whatever. Something new to that you will explore DAILY. There is something to be said about doing a series every day for 40 days. Give it a shot, see how being disciplined opens you up to a fuller potential and deeper understanding of your chosen practice.
During your practice keep coming back to this question, each time you return you thoughts to your breath.
Does this path have heart?
Am I practicing compassion and APPRECIATION right now?
If you are, then it is good... If you are not then it is of no use.
Remember Victor Hugo in Les Miserables?
"Happiness wishes everybody happy." Namaste!
Saying Namaste essentially means "the good in me recognizes and honors the good in you." This is an important practice, because it establishes the yogi in an ideology of non-harm, which is the key to freedom. If you decide to move from this place of understanding and peace, you will learn to control your experiences, rather than be controlled by them. This is referred to in some cultures as the art of mental alchemy. Transform your own mental states and conditions, then you will become more effective within your ever growing circle of influence!
Jack Kornfield once said " ask yourself this, is this a path with heart? If it is, then it is good. If it is not then it is of no use." WOW, what a simply beautiful value system. During this Sadhu, I encourage you to check out more of Jack Kornfields books, meditation kits, and webpages to inspire you to become devoted to compassion in action.
When you are practicing yoga over the next forty days, try to pick a 1.5 hour asana from a book, dvd, studio or whatever. Something new to that you will explore DAILY. There is something to be said about doing a series every day for 40 days. Give it a shot, see how being disciplined opens you up to a fuller potential and deeper understanding of your chosen practice.
During your practice keep coming back to this question, each time you return you thoughts to your breath.
Does this path have heart?
Am I practicing compassion and APPRECIATION right now?
If you are, then it is good... If you are not then it is of no use.
Remember Victor Hugo in Les Miserables?
"Happiness wishes everybody happy." Namaste!