Non
greed – it I said that if we could practice this one
suggestion we would not need to practice the others. Greed creates craving and
cravings cause us to act violently.
Greed causes us to lie and manipulate for our own gain. With greed we
take what we want without respect. The
mind is always scattered because with greed we always want more.
Non greed does not mean we should not enjoy life. It
simply means we should not reach out beyond our soulful propriety to physically
take, mentally want or verbally try to persuade, coax or flatter someone into
doing something for our own benefit.
When the mind becomes obsessed with greed the life
forced gets scattered. Therefore the mind needs to detach; not from the object
of desire, but from the obsessive desire to possess. On a verbal level we should
not talk too much especially about other people and trivial things.
Physical non-greed means we should not be too attached
to anything; even our family and friends. Do not become jealous or envious of others
good fortune. Be aware that even good fortune brings with it certain obligations
and complications. Be satisfied with what you have and what you have earned through
your own efforts.
It is also important to pay your debts. These include
be indebted to your parents, family, friends and your culture. For a noble soul
it is easy to repay debts. It means to make the world a better place. This is called the noble obligation. If you
receive more in this life than you need; funnel your wealth into noble and humanitarian
causes.
The soul established in non-greed begins to understand
what he or she is, what he or she has and what he or she is mostly likely to encounter
in the next reincarnation. We are simply
souls passing through this incarnation. Do with this life as you will. It is suggested
that you Practice non-greed – be generous.
Yoga is about balancing the energy of your body, mind
and soul. The yamas are suggestion or guidepost for achieving a state of contentment
and happiness. Use them to improve your life and you will make the world a better
place. The yamas should be followed as they pertain to each situation in life. If
you are craving something like a candy bar the mind will become scattered by the
craving. Perhaps it is better to buy the candy bar, eat half of it, throw the rest
away and then spend the rest of the day without a scattered mind. There is no
cookbook for life. Each situation in life is uniquely different. So it is
suggested that with each situation in life we; be kind, be honest, be respectful,
be pure and be generous. In this we make the world a better place.
Doctor Lynnhttp://www.doctorlynn.com
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