Maya however does not mean that the world is an illusion, but
rather that illusion rests in our point of view. The shapes and structures we
see around us are really the concepts of our measuring and categorizing minds.
In the Hindu view like the Buddhist view, all things are
fluid and ever changing. Since the illusion is constantly changing, Karma
(meaning action) is the active principle behind the force of creation.
As long as we believe in the illusion of life and that we are
separate (ego driven) from the rest of the universe we are bound by Karma. To
break the bonds of Karma is to realize the divinity (unity) in all of life.
Yoga, which means yoke, is a way to join the eternal energy
of the universe. There are many kinds of Yoga, each suited to a different
temperament and level of development. All however strive towards developing an
intrinsic balance that will help you to maintain your balance in life while
being able to compensate for the
stressful influences which constantly threaten to upset your balance and
harmony. The key word here is balance. Stress, ill health, weight problems,
addictions, relationship problems, financial problems, or whatever we perceive
to be our earthy problems is the result of an unbalanced energy system. To
correct this we must implement a program that allows us to rediscover our
balance and then maintain it.
Learning to balance energy is the process of lifestyle
change. Without it we simply will swing back and forth or up and down and never
reach states of physical, mental and spiritual balance.
The reason why fad diets, and quick fix exercise programs or
crisis intervention don’t always work is because we are not dealing with the
inner core of energy and balance. Once we learn to harness this energy our
choices, attitudes and perceptions drastically change.
We see the illusion for what it is – we are not the material
world, but the material world is here to teach us the lessons of life. Maya – remember your perceptions and your attitudes are the illusion-
nothing is permanent - everything changes. The only reality is that we are all
connected in the great web of life. Respect yourself, respect others and respect
the universe for we are all connected.
Doctor Lynn http://www.doctorlynn.com
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