Archive for July 10th, 2009

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

The concept of deriving achievement from Yoga practice is nothing new. Yoga has the ability to alter anyone’s direction in life. Throughout history, it has been possible to reach mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial goals by practicing or teaching Yoga.

The debate over whether achievement is good, or not, depends upon what we do with an opportunity. If one makes great financial achievements, and contributes large donations to charity, is that wrong? If one becomes a magnet of mental power, but uses it toward negatively manipulating students, is that right?

Common sense tells you that some people make the most of an opportunity, while some people will waste the same good fortune. Most people will not recognize an opportunity, and many more will not take action toward a successful outcome.

Karma: It is often said, that only 5% of those who have an opportunity will act on it. That is why the first method of achievement is action (karma). The actions we take, or fail to take, determine our path in life. We can change our course at any time.

However, our actions should be beneficial to those around us. If we are promoting, or enhancing well-being, this is a just cause. At the same time, any cause or action you take should be something for which you have a true passion. In this way, you will see your actions through, and complete your mission.

Transcendental Thought: Limited thinking holds most of us back, but transcendental thought encourages each of us to go far beyond what is expected. It is easy to criticize everything, but the mind works very hard to come up with possible solutions.

The answer to reducing your work is to listen to outside opinions. When we rationally consider the positive and negative opinions of others – there is usually a logical solution buried within the mixture of information. The hard part is to extract information with impartial judgment.

Faith: To have faith in oneself is very powerful. To have faith, in the power of prayer, is also very powerful. It does not matter what your religion is, because the answers to your spiritual growth are within your religion. Too much time and energy is wasted on fighting over differences.

If Yoga practitioners truly want unity, it is time to have faith in our ability to establish friendships. Making gestures of friendship, to others, is a start.

War, hatred, and violence, ruin lives. In fact, hatred and intolerance often ruin opportunities for generations.

© Copyright 2009 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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