Greetings Sadhakas,
This week in class we are exploring patience and learning to L O V E.
You learn to speak
by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in
just the same way, you learn to love by loving.
–
Saint Francis de Sales
In learning to
love, we start where we are - somewhat selfish, somewhat self-centered, but
with a deep desire to relate lovingly to each other, to move closer and closer
together. Love grows by practice; there is no other way. There will be setbacks
as well as progress. But there is one immediate consolation: we don't have to
wait until our love is perfect to reap the benefits of it. Even with a little
progress, everyone benefits - not only those we live with, but ourselves as
well.
Words to Live By:
Inspiration for Every Day – Eknath Easwaran
The homework is to apply your Yoga
practices to your practice of Love. Just as in Asana there is always setbacks
and progress. Use the patience you cultivate through the ups and downs of your
Yoga practices to help you keep coming back to your commitment to Love.
Blessings,
paul cheek
Rushing Water Yoga
360.834.5994
www.rushingwateryoga.com
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