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Newsletter:
October, 2001 - What Are We Look for?
So much has happened since the web site come up last May. On
Maui
there is an attitude of heightened awareness and intense knowing
of
the importance of each moment. And a tremendous gratitude for
the
beauty that surrounds us.
At Hale Pule, a lovely soul, Bogey, took his next step on
October llth. He was an incredibly loving and forgiving being,
showering affection on all of those who came to practice and
study here. He was of great service to myself and to others in
his later days as he continued to be loving and strong in spirit
as his body deteriorated toward death. It was an honor to care
for him to the end. He is remembered fondly by many.
There is much talk about Yoga these days. It has become very
fashionable to attend Yoga classes. It is a wonderful thing that
many people are interested in taking better care of themselves.
But what are we really looking for? And is that what we find in
Yoga?
We might go to a Yoga class to feel better, to be more
comfortable in our
body, or to look better. Some people are attracted to Yoga
because they
want a greater sense of themselves or a connection with their
Source. We
may not realize that it is the connection to our inner selves
that allows us to
feel better, look better and feel more comfortable in our body
and as part
of the world.
Yoga is the practice of allowing our every action and inaction
to have, at its
core, the ultimate goal of connection with our higher Self or
our Source. The
Yoga practices help us learn to pay attention to all of life and
not to compartmentalize it. For example, “I do Yoga, but when it
comes to my job I
do it the way I always have.” Or, “When I go shopping I lose
myself and then
end up with things I do not need or want.” The various practices
of Yoga can helpus learn to live from a perspective of
completeness and abundance so that we can see more clearly our
own needs, that of others, and our place in the flow of life
from moment to moment.
I have spoken with a number of people recently who realized they
wanted to
reduce the amount of material ‘stuff’ in their lives. We all use
various guideline to this. One very effective one is to ask our
selves the question, "Does this item or activity support my
spiritual nature or my growth as a spiritual being?” If the
answer isn’t “yes”, then it may be time to let go. We hang on
for all kinds of reasons, most of which are related to feeding
the ego and an image or mask of who we think we are supposed to
be. The notion of letting go requires the courageto allow life
to move and flow, realizing I may not know what is coming next.
The practices of Yoga help us learn to live with an attitude of
exploration. Gentle persistence in Yoga practices is one of the
best ways to develop an attitude of patience toward self and
others. The study and practice of the Yamas and Niyamas are one
of the main tools to begin to spiritualize our everyday living.
Read a bit each day and offer it to your spiritual self without
judgment or analysis. A moment of silence to digest, then pay
attention to what happens. Be a witness to your own amazing
life.
The class schedule at Hale Pule will be changing and expanding
in mid-January to include 2 individual practice classes and one
additional class for all levels. For those of you thinking
about, or planning a retreat, Maui is as soft and sweet as
ever. Hope to see you soon.
In love and light,
myra
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