Dear Friends, In a previous post we talked about the temporary nature of the world and our place in it, and how any attempts to find permanence and security in worldly interests, which are temporary by nature, will inevitably lead to frustration and disappointment at the very least, and oftentimes, emotional trauma much worse than that. Does… Continue reading Focusing On The Positive
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How To Maintain Consistency In Your Meditation Practice
Dear Friends, One of the problems that many people have with regard to their meditation and yoga practice is maintaining consistency. I know because I’m one of them. Fortunately though I have a good teacher, so I know what to do when I sometimes get distracted. The advice that he gave me a long time… Continue reading How To Maintain Consistency In Your Meditation Practice
The Flowers of Spiritual Growth Part I
One of the nice examples of rich symbolism that can be found in Yoga teaching is the comparison of spiritual growth with the growth of plants that in their maturity produce sweet smelling flowers. Some people may think that this example is overly naïve and simplistic, but sometimes simple is the best way to go. So… Continue reading The Flowers of Spiritual Growth Part I
The Flowers of Spiritual Growth Part II
In our last article we mentioned that if we want our plant of spirituality to grow strongly, then just as in the growing of ordinary plants – we need good soil, regular watering, regular weeding and also some careful protection for our spiritual growth. Good soil can be compared to peacefulness and soft heartedness, and… Continue reading The Flowers of Spiritual Growth Part II