When we are in love or in a state of love, all is well. Harmony, abundance and joy exude from our pores. Our sensate memory of pain, suffering and loss recede into the background of our consciousness. They seem to magically fade away at least for a period of time. And, although they may still occupy an apartment in our resident temple, they are not blocking off the entrance doorway. The same Continue Reading
Good Intentions Unconsciously Causing Harm
A while back, I wrote a blog on compassion and finding God through yoga, and searched for a photo to represent the essence of the article. I choose a picture of the Dalai Lama. Apparently that image which was freely accessible on the web needed to be paid for. I was surprised when I received a letter notifying me that I owed the License Compliance Services of Dalai Lama money for using this image. Continue Reading
Free Compassion: Practicing Yoga Off The Mat
What is Free Compassion? A liberated state of being unattached to the craving desires grounded in lower self (ego-fear), and openly – willingly extending heartfelt love, empathy and understanding freely to all. Random Acts of Kindness are one way to practice yoga off the mat and in the world, so is FREE COMPASSION. Our technologically focused society has disrupted our connection to one Continue Reading