We've all heard the old saying "what goes around comes around" which is the motto of the philosophical law of karma. It plays well with the golden rule "do unto others as you would want done unto you." Keeping this in mind, let's dive into the meaning of the third law of yoga, the law of karma (also know as the law of cause and effect).
Struggling against old patterns only reinforces them. Deliberately incorporating new behavior, new ideas, and new approaches into your everday life habits gives your mind the opportunity to adopt fresh perspectives. Be patient and loving with yourself, and soon the old conditioning will relax its grip and free you to be your true self in the present.
"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions." ~ Dalai Lama XIV
If you've made a commitment to take better care of yourself this year, perhaps by exercising regularly, learning to meditate, or eating more mindfully, Ayurveda offers powerful teachings to help you move beyond any resistance to changing your old patterns. In fact, the purpose of AYURVEDA (Ah-yur-vay-da), which is a Sanskrit word meaning "wisdom of life," is to maximize the possibility of making good choices. As you go about your day, here are three timeless Ayurvedic principles you can use to move beyond resistance to the fulfillment of your goals:
1. ACCEPT THE NOW. When you accept life as it unfolds, offering no resistance, you become aware of the choices available in this moment. This doesn't imply giving up desires or being a victim, but discovering the freedom to respond creatively.
2. ACCEPT THE SIGNALS OF YOUR BODY. Feel all of your body's sensations. While the mind lives in the past and the future, the body resides in the now and never doubts itself. It knows the truth and will guide you towards the most evolutionary choices.
3. ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMIT. With deepened awareness, you can make new choices, let go of habits that no longer serve you, and commit to taking the next step to achieve your dreams.
[Input from: The Chopra Center 21 Days of Inspiration]
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