I find this so true with my life and what I see in others. For instance, my money projects have definitely gotten me down and I'm in the middle of one again. But I'm so aware now of how I get around money, it's really no big deal anymore, because I know now that it's going to be okay. I direct my attention to what brings me joy in my life--my husband, family, my cats, massage school. Yes! I would rather go with joy. It feels better and is more in alignment with who I truly am.
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(From yogajournal.com daily insight)
Yoga is much more than a physical practice. It is also a philosophy about the way we should live. According to yogic philosophy, we cause ourselves pain by desiring things we don't have, but think that we need. In other words, we hurt ourselves by yearning after what's out of reach.
Santosa is a niyama, or guiding principle of yoga. This principle encourages us to develop contentment. It prescribes the merit of striving to be grateful for what we have rather than yearning for new and different things. The word "santosa" is also sometimes translated as happiness, because, by finding contentment with what we have, we also find joy, relaxation, and peace.
You can practice santosa in all aspects of your life-toward your family, friends, and your career.
IN THIS ISSUE
Cultivate Your Connections
http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/455
1 comment:
Hey Liz...just wanted to give you the exciting news that today I went to my first yoga class ever! Yea! So proud of myself...why did I wait so long? It was wonderful.
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