Greetings Sadhakas,
This week in class we are exploring letting go of our attachments.
Love the whole
world as a mother loves her only child.
-The Buddha
My grandmother
could not read or write, and she was a woman of few words, but by her example,
by the very power of her presence, she taught me that we are all children of
God, no matter what our country, religion, race, or sex. To use the language of
traditional Hinduism, she was aware of the unity of life that binds us all together,
and she was able, gradually, to transmit her awareness to me.
A favorite
expression of my granny's was, "Life cannot make a selfish person
happy." It has taken me half a lifetime to understand the profundity of
her simple words, warning that happiness cannot come from possessing another
person, or from any selfish attachment. But she would also always add,
"Life cannot help but make a selfless person happy." Like spiritual
teachers of all the world's religions, she taught that happiness is to be found
in learning how to love others more than I love myself.
Words to Live By:
Inspiration for Every Day – Eknath Easwaran
The homework is to observe what it is that
your are attached to the most. Learn for yourself what it might take to let go
of this attachment a little bit at a time. Start with easier things like
chocolate and move on to harder things like people. See how your Yoga practices
can nurture you on this path.
Blessings,
paul cheek
Rushing Water Yoga
360.834.5994
www.rushingwateryoga.com
Serving Yoga to Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver Washington
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