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Pop Spirituality I love

Maybe few weeks ago, I received a feed from Deepak Chopra that really resonated with me. He’s been introduced by Oprah enough and with all those best seller self-help books – which I have not read any of.  But I love this – loosely quoting him:

If you want to experience peak state,  transcendence, that “flow”, the lightness of being, there are 3 steps:

 

  1. Start by NOT identifying with your personal history;

  2. Eliminate the need for approval and self-importance;

  3. Be aware in the present moment

To not dwell on the past and not letting the past determine who you are today is the first step – to let go of the past, the “sanskaras” – the groove and patterns and habits that imprints but does not serve you today; Then to be more grounded and centered in self-acceptance and love that you no longer seek outside validation.  To no longer be insecure and weak; and then finally, to be fully engaged and conscious in the here and now.

Actually he summarized the main tenet of yogic philosophy very simply – a bit more is missing but for now, give this a try.  It sounds easy and yet so hard to do … but whenever I do, I am able to slip into that state of yoga, that ultimate effortless being who is free and … light.

Hoping to create that safe space and hold that space so we can all regain that lightness and ease of being.

 

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De-cluttering Spring Cleaning not exactly KonMari style

To find few certificates still in envelopes mixed up with study materials and binders and folders …it’s only been half a year so the paper still smells fresh but no doubt about to collect dust and forgotten unless if … I do something with it.

So shouldn’t I do something with this?  I don’t mean to frame it – shouldn’t I do something with this designation to be of more help – to share this great practice ?

Feeling like I am going to “lose it” if I don’t use it as this lays to waste as just a piece of paper if I don’t incorporate all the learning into the day-to-day.

Taking the time to set an intention for this day … to be more purposeful, mindful and joyful:)

Have you too had the feeling that you have all the skills and talents but somehow you are not revealing them or keeping them to yourself and not sharing?  And do you wonder why?  Is it lack of opportunities to match the skill-set to the right outlet? Is it because you are insecure to channel the energy to the right direction with clear intentions?  Do you feel sometimes that your essence, your truth that could actually help someone, is only that – an intention but not directed to an actual action due to a mis-match of your intention with what you are actually doing (or not doing)?  We all wrestle with emotions of vulnerability that we are quick to guard and protect.

What if … rather than being on guard, we …are just okay with being vulnerable … that’s not weakness… but true strength I think.  We may layer upon layer grow thick skin but … they still needs to be porous … as we invite our centering “porous” breath of Oneness:)

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Yoga Mat Care

Had this Manduka re-salted to see if the non-skid quality would improve. The hot sweaty season is coming and nothing is as unpleasant as smell of sweaty mats unrolled upon being rolled up untended stored and transported in super heated car trunks. Our olfactory is such great part of our yogic experience so recommend routine mat care …

As for just cleaning, salt and hose. Or here’s a nice formula to mix in a spray bottle:

1/2 c witch hazel

1/4 c vodka or alcohol

Few drops Tea Tree essential oil

Optional- other oils can be added-

For example

– grapefruit lemon or lime

for the energizing citrus scents*

– Clove Rosemary Cypress Eucalyptus

For clarity, select forestry scents

– lavender- rose – geranium

For that relaxing dreamy scents

But if you are the practical kind, just …alcohol to eliminate germs bacteria growth. Would check the manufacturer care instructions to see if alcohol spray does not fade any designs if any. A wipe with water wet towel might be needed. I have also used baby wipes !

* btw per a Japanese scientists it’s been shown that inhaling grapefruit scents actually helps with weight reduction – really? Nice!