KNOWLEDGE The Four Things that Block our karmic work

The first is the karma that blocks knowledge. Our knowledge of the world is gained through the six senses. Knowledge is a powerful tool. When knowledge is blocked, one cannot see the subtle connection between things and events. It is like a person who is emotionally cruel to their partner and cannot understand why the partner is cold. Understanding this power of knowledge can empower us to break free from such karmic blocks, patterns, and habits. Studying karma is a journey towards softening and changing our karma. But this transformation is only possible with knowledge. Knowledge is the key to finding meaning, direction, and ultimate happiness. According to karma, ignorance is the source of all suffering, and this suffering results from blocking our ability to learn through gaining knowledge of the world from within and without. Embracing knowledge empowers us to transform our lives. The world exists so that we might have real experiences through which we might gain knowledge of our actualized being. We are here to learn and master life, and the way to do this is to be flexible and open, balanced and steady, strong and steadfast. It also requires being calm and peaceful, removing distractions, and practicing self-reflection. Let’s get started. END: Yoga is a powerful reminder to seek calmness, detach from distractions and desires, and practice self-reflection. These practices lead to a more profound sense of wisdom and inspire us to continue learning. We are here to gain wisdom, and the only way to do so is by acquiring knowledge. Karma reminds us to stay open to learning every moment of our lives because, as the saying goes, 'the more you know, the more you know you don’t know.' This is wisdom. Self-reflection, an active and engaging process, is a key component in this journey. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend the index finger – the symbol of the ego. Yoga is about centering and balancing our energy. This produces supreme knowledge, but the problem is that the ego interferes. It considers itself all-knowing and superior based on criteria, experience, and material gains. We call this egotistical karma. Our energy then becomes scattered, and we lose sight of the true nature of our existence; it is to gain wisdom. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Wisdom is the ability to discern the real from the unreal, the permanent from the impermanent. Everything in the material world is constantly changing. The only real and permanent thing is the eternal nature of self. So, “To thine own self be true.” Self-reflect and stay open to gaining proper knowledge of the world from within and without. In this commitment to authenticity and integrity, you will be wise. 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

HABITS – established patterns that are either wise or foolish

The habits you form result from repeated actions you initiate over lifetimes of experience, whether wise or foolish. They are repetitive thoughts, patterns, or habits that deepen over time. If negative impressions get ingrained, the mental and emotional self cannot integrate with the other layers of self—the physical, energetic, higher wisdom, and, ultimately, bliss. Once you establish a pattern, it takes conscious work to dissolve it or constant work to maintain it in the case of a positive pattern. According to karma, ignorance is the source of all suffering, resulting from the four patterns of karma that obscure or conceal the truth. Once the truth is revealed, we can begin the work to transcend our karma. Through the practice of yoga, you are not just exercising your body but also shaping your mind and soul. The repetitive nature of yoga, focusing on balance, strength, and flexibility, helps us establish a life of healthy habits. As our body becomes stronger and more flexible, so do our thoughts and words, aligning with a positive way of interacting with others and ourselves. Over the next four weeks, we will work on the four patterns that hinder us from experiencing physical, mental, and soulful bliss. This journey holds the promise of personal growth and transformation, as we learn to dissolve negative habits and enhance positive ones through the power of yoga. Let’s get started END: As you navigate through your week, the key is to be mindful of your habits, whether wise or foolish. Remember, self-awareness is the catalyst for change, enabling us to transform negative behavior into positive and cultivate positive and worthy habits. Stay conscious of your thoughts, words, and actions. In doing so, you will be the architect of your transformation. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend your index finger—feel the ego pull you from your center. It’s important to note that the ego is not inherently good or bad—it simply exists as part of the human experience. The key to controlling the ego lies in finding balance and harmony between our identities and the interconnectedness of all beings. Pull your finger in and place the thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Through yoga, we become more aware of our wise or foolish habits. Soulful awareness empowers us to dissolve negative habits while diligently enhancing positive habits. It takes work. That’s karma. Be aware of what you think, say, and do. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn For classes, courses, books, consultations, and more http://www.doctorlynn.com

How to soften or lighten your karma

Our work here on Earth is to transcend the four great passions, deceit, greed, anger, and pride, which are the root cause of all our so-called problems. All four play a part in our lives. One will be stronger than the others, and it will be our lesson to learn in this lifetime. As we lessen the intensity of a passion through awareness, our aura softens, and we take on a new, softer coloration as we change. The practice of karma yoga is one way to soften the coloration. Karma teaches that with the proper work, the coloration of your aura will improve about every twelve years, with significant coloration changes happening between the ages of twenty-nine and a half to thirty-two, fifty to fifty-two and a half, or eighty-eight and a half to ninety-one. These cycles can begin one and a half years earlier and thus end one and a half years sooner. Although the soul has an infinite ability for creativity, it only has three central activities: thinking, speaking, and doing. These three activities create our karma, and all karma seeks expression through our thoughts, words, and deeds. So, to soften your karma, pay attention to what you think, say, and do. It's important to remember that it takes awareness, and awareness requires balance, flexibility, and strength. This emphasis on awareness empowers you and puts you in control of your life. Let's get started. END: To lighten or soften your karma (aura), you must manifest specific actions and inhibit others. Practicing yoga (physical) helps us learn to become motionless and balanced without losing consciousness. Practicing yoga is how we eradicate karma, being balanced and still body, mind, and soul while holding onto awareness. Awareness is our "witnessing consciousness," the observing principle of life. EGO: Flip your palm up and extend your index finger. Feel the ego pull you from your center. Desiring satisfaction for the sensory self, we are driven by the ego, where we fall prey to the four great passions: deceit, greed, anger, and pride. Our human cravings and desires bring about discontent and suffering. As long as we are caught in the cycle of discontentment, we can never find balance and peace. Cravings and desires cloud our awareness; thus, we become what in karma is known as the "ignorant, unaware self." Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to your soul. Sit still and be aware of the calmness and peace within the body, the mind, and the soul. This is your witnessing consciousness—the observing principle of life. It reminds us to stay balanced, flexible, strong, and peaceful with our thoughts, words, and deeds. This emphasis on balance and peace in your soulful growth should make you feel calm and reassured, bringing a sense of tranquility to your life. In this, you work your karma. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace Doctor Lynn For books, classes, consultation, and more, http://www.doctorlynn.com