Connections

Here's a marvelous quote that I want to share:
"When the heart is right, 'for' and 'against' are forgotten." Thomas Merton

So often in our lives, we get sucked into the mindset that some of us are "right" and some of us are "wrong." There is simply way too much time spent in comparison and contrast. Whether we are comparing our bodies to those of others, or comparing ideas and bickering or getting indignant about the fact that others disagree with us, we get pretty caught up in seeing what is different and distancing as opposed to what is shared or common between us.

When you spend some time on your yoga mat, remind yourself that yoga is not just a practice meant to "yoke" or bring union to the various parts of ourselves; it is also a practice that helps us get in touch with our sameness and our connection to all living beings. When we see that we all have strengths and we all have weaknesses, we can approach our interactions with more softness and compassion.

Get your heart "right" and watch as it helps you move through the day with more grace and a sense of connection to all.