“In order to practice being whole, an inner fire, constant
study, and a devotion to things spiritual are required. The purpose of such a
practice is to reduce difficulties and help bring about realization”- In
essence, before a person can reach the state of wholeness they must develop a
passion that ignites and motivates, constantly study the works or
words of those who know and understand what it means to be whole, and be
dedicated to those things which are spiritual. One thing that I have learned
throughout the years is that life and the mastering of life’s experiences is
oftentimes a life-long process. We as people tend to grow through our
experiences; regardless of whether the growth is manifested spiritually,
intellectually, or physically. With every encounter life throws our way there
is some lesson being learned or even taught. Like the sutra says, we must
practice the art of being whole in order to gain understanding and bring about
realization. By practicing the principles listed above we are better able to
hold ourselves accountable and focus on what is important. Although this sutra
is talking about reaching the state of wholeness, you can apply the principles
or saying of this sutra to everyday life.
We definitely continue to grow and develop throughout our entire life. I personally never want to stop learning and growing. Taking yoga this semester is part of my life-long journey of growth. Life's ups and downs and my personal experiences definitely continue to teach me how to be a more whole, healthy individual. I'm glad that I'm able to take yoga this semester in order to achieve better wholeness. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you that we can apply what the sutras are trying to teach about the practice of yoga to our everyday lives. I think that applying sutras in everyday life will definitely help bring about more wholeness to the world.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree as well. With anything in life, study and practice are how you learn them and apply them to your life. You want to be good at basketball? You need to study how to do that and practice. Want to be a physicist? You have to study it and practice physics. I feel like the more you learn and educate yourself, the more whole you will become.
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