Karma - Obstacles -4

Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. None of these leads to happiness, fulfillment and success. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. When we are distracted, we are often careless and both of these leads to mistakes, injuries and poor judgement. If we truly want to succeed in life, it requires focused effort and a careful approach. Without focus the mind becomes scattered and a scattered mind is exactly what karma yoga teaches us needs to be tamed. If you are trying to master something you must give it your focused attention otherwise nothing is ever completed. We must also be careful with what we do with our energy, otherwise we waste time and effort; nothing gets accomplished, and this can be detrimental to the health of the body, mind and soul. Yoga reminds us to be present and aware, always being careful as to what we think, say and do. This requires conscious awareness and that is what it means to work your karma. If you are aware of the things that distract you and scatter your energy you will be more careful about how you use your energy. Use it for the right purpose, at the right time, with the right amount of focus and you will succeed. Emotion’s, feelings, desires and cravings scatter the life force, and when the life force is scattered it is difficult to find peace and tranquility. This of course takes work and that is what it means to work your karma – let’s get started. END: Life will always present us with obstacles to overcome. Awareness of these obstacles and the valuable lessons they teach us is working your karma. It is easy in today’s world to get distracted by all that is happenings in the world around and outside of you. That is why karma reminds us to still the mind and then to focus on the things that are important; your health, joy and enthusiasm, self-knowledge and self-worth. Master these and be like the warrior; focus on your energy and then carefully use it at the right time, with the right amount of force, for the right purpose, and you will succeed. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend the index finger – your ego. The ego is always looking here and there at the outside world for its worth, validation and enthusiasm. The ego is constantly being distracted in its quest to both survive and to thrive. It forgets that to survive in the world we need focus and caution. Distractions and carelessness can lead to stress and ill health, lack of enthusiasm and self-doubt. Pull you index finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a moment and surrender to the calmness of your soul. The soul reminds us to stop and think before we speak and before we act. When the mind is focused, we can direct our energy to create a more carefully directed life for ourselves and for the world at large To do this remove distractions, stay focused on what is important and be careful where and how you direct your energy. In this you will prosper. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health happiness and peace Doctor Lynn For books, classes, consultations and more http://www.doctorlynn.com