"Every new beginning comes from some
other beginning's end." ~Seneca
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Dear Sweet Yogis and Yoginis
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The New Year is off and running and we at OM Sweet Om welcome the opportunity to begin anew our journey torward greater wisdom and happiness and health, also known as enlightenment. The Buddha defined enlightment as being fully awake, reminding us gentlely to be patient stating that "enlightment comes as a firefly, not as a sunset". Whether you are one who embraces the opportunity to create change by making New Year's resolutions or one who rejects the notion as contrived and trite I think it is fair to say that we all recognize that we are not perfect fully awakened beings.and as such we are grateful for the opportunity to change and grow that exists within each moment of our lives. On the one hand we do not need an officially declared day to renew our efforts to realize our higher nature, but on the other it doesn't hurt to join in on the fun as a community and remember together what we are here to do.
"Then, without realizing it, you try to improve yourself at the start of each new day; of course, you achieve quite a lot in the course of time. Anyone can do this, it costs nothing and is certainly very helpful. Whoever doesn't know it must learn and find by experience that a quiet conscience makes one strong."~Anne Frank
Our yoga practice equips us well for this journey in many ways. Yoga is a very power vehicle for creating and supporting transformation within our bodies and minds leading to a realization of spirit and the bliss associated with that experience. Our practice teaches us to be present and breathe open to all kinds of energy, emotions and sensations.(especially the ones that make us want to run). Through our practice we learn to control our senses, moving away from compulsive behaviors liberating the mind and body of impurity and ignorance, which interferes with our ability to connect to our innate joy necessary to realize the inner self.
"The key to change... is to let go of fear."~Rosanne Cash
When we open to being present to whatever comes our way witnessing with loving kindness our responses to gifts and challenges alike we taste the sweetness of living an authentic life! Fully Awake!
Happy New Year Everybody!
WE hope to see you soon at Om Sweet Om.
Love and Peace and More love,
Lisa and Gail
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