To know your true self you must apply constant effort. That means
we must constantly be aware of the true nature of self and to strive for it;
not to achieve something, but to remove the obstacles in your way which are your
habits. When we think of habits we think of the annoying and repetitive things
we all do. But in yoga habits are wrong ways of thinking, speaking and doing.
They are whatever has come into you from without which cause you to experience
wrong thinking, speaking and doing. This is a block to your true nature.
Let’s say you have the habit of getting a Starbucks coffee
every morning. You tell yourself you cannot function without it. This would be wrong
thinking and a habitual thought that must be removed. Oher wise your energy is
not free flowing. You are controlled by
the impulse or habit of having the coffee. This does not mean you need to give
up the coffee. It simply means you need to give up the notion that you need it
to flow and move. To flow and move through life with balance and ease all you need
is your breath, your health and a clear mind. Let’s work on this.
The struggle in life is not against nature. It is against
the wrong knowledge within you. This is not your true nature. These are habits
and wrong ways of thinking. Your true nature or the ability to flow with life from
a place of ease is within you. You just need to remove the self-imposed habits
to experience it and when you do this you will experience your true nature which
is peaceful and serene and ever flowing.
Doctor Lynn
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