Archive for April 23rd, 2009

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

How can Yoga give you the insight and vision to develop a life plan that is optimistic? What holds you back from opportunities? These questions become life riddles for those of us who lose our way during the journey of life. Let’s take an in-depth look at these two riddles and create a positive life plan for you.

1. How can Yoga give you the insight and vision to develop a life plan that is optimistic? The practice of Yoga was developed as a method of training the mind, body, and spirit. Once this is achieved, we can reduce suffering which occurs during the course of life.

Yoga is not magic. All forms of Yoga are maintenance systems for mental, spiritual, emotional and physical health. Once a practitioner has developed self-control, inner peace and balance, he or she is able to envision a life with purpose.

Having a life purpose is the foundation of optimism. As much as it may pain you, listen to a pessimist and you will see the opposite. Someone who is scornfully negative has no purpose other than to cast doubt on all ideas and solutions.

At this point, your first step is to carefully listen to others and look within. You will find inner vision and purpose. It is just a matter of realizing that advice is based upon opinions. You will not find a solution by listening to a pessimist because he or she is incapable of solving problems. After all, it is easier to criticize than it is to contribute.

2. What holds us back from opportunities? In a few words it is “lack of focus.” This is not to blame anyone for missed opportunities, but this happens every day to people around the world. If you know your life purpose you must have goals.

Once you recognize your purpose, and you have goals, your mindset is similar to an archeologist. If we walk through a national park, most people will not see what an archeologist sees because the archeologist’s eye is trained to recognize past history.

Your second step is to write down opportunities you missed and future opportunities you seek. Each of us finds what we expect to find in life. If we see life as a terrible ordeal, it is likely that our wish will be granted. If we see unlimited possibilities in life, there is a good chance we will be focused enough to recognize an opportunity when it arises.

© Copyright 2009 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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