Greetings Yogis and
Yoginis,
This week in class we are considering patience.
This week in class we are considering patience.
Adopt the pace of
nature, her secret is patience.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Poets like to write about love, popular singers like to
glorify love, but nobody bothers to sing the praises of patience. I once heard
of a man who prayed to God, "Give me patience, O Lord, and give it to me
now!" That man was not born with a patient nature. Most of us aren't - but
we can develop it through practice.
You will find opportunities every day if you look for them.
In a situation where there is a lot of friction, where people differ from you
and aren't shy about letting you know it, don't run away. Move closer to them.
You may have to grit your teeth; you may have to bite your lip to keep from giving
vent to a harsh retort. And then, of course, you need to smile too, which
doesn't come easily with your lip between your teeth. It is a demanding art to
do this gracefully. But it is an art that can be learned.
Words to Live By: Inspiration for Every Day – Eknath
Easwaran
The homework is
to work on developing a practice for patience and love.
Start by cultivating patience and love for yourself. Be gentle and loving with yourself. Forgive yourself when you stray. Use positive affirmations and remind yourself
that tomorrow you will be more patient, more loving and more forgiving. Extend this practice to all beings.
Blessings,
paul cheek
Rushing Water Yoga
paul cheek
Rushing Water Yoga
Serving Yoga to Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver Washington
