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Universal Principles of Yoga - Forgiveness
Yogic philosophy has many components, and similarities, to classical western
philosophy - yet Yoga still remains somewhat of a mystery. Is Yoga a threat to
any of today’s Western religions or is it a compliment?
Let’s take a close look at the component of forgiveness and see how the
teachings of Yoga will improve your life for the best, regardless of your
religion.
Why is it so hard for people to forgive themselves or others? It is easier today
than it has ever been for people to shut off the outside world and play with
"electronic toys." Why should today’s children try to develop social skills or
bonds with their peers? They have all they need, or do they have everything?
Due to consumerism, today’s children are bored by all the toys, but they are
stimulated by action with each other. Children, who sit in front of the
television, often complain about boredom. When they play real games, go to a
Yoga class, or participate in dance, music, or a sport, you see healthy and
vibrant children.
The consumption of electronic gadgets has led adults and children to think
about: "Me, myself, and I," more than ever. In this social climate, why should
anyone forgive? Why should adults or children take a Yoga class, when there are
so many more toys to play with?
Intolerance is a natural part of humanity, but consumerism has led to a
self-centered path, where the world is wrong and I am right. It is easy to see
how fundamentalism can weave its way into this social climate. Why forgive when
you can get revenge? Why talk when you can sue?
This is why Yoga can help heal today’s world. Yoga teaches us about the law of
Karma. Today, we may say, "What goes around comes around," but "What we sow, we
shall reap," is a scarier thought. Karma is the law of cause and effect.
You can see the path humankind is on, but what can you do about it? It starts
with each of us. Open your heart and bond with your children. Make time for
family and friends. Shut the electronics off and work on your spiritual, mental,
and physical health. Yoga is about good health in many different aspects.
We live in an electronic world, but we know it is not entirely healthy. We
cannot run and hide from electronics, consumerism, and materialism when we are
surrounded by it, but we can make wiser choices about our free time.
Yoga offers adults and children insight. This allows all of us to better
ourselves and put past mistakes behind. We all make mistakes because we are
human.
Forgiveness allows us to leave hate behind and spend our energy on more
constructive pursuits, such as enjoying time with our friends or family.
This is just one more reason why the universal principles of Yoga pose no threat
to any religion. Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, and Moslems are taught the
same, or similar, moral codes. We have to forgive each other and learn to live
in peace.
Copyright 2007 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
by Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training
at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA. He has been a certified Master Yoga
teacher since 1995.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
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