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Peace: Where To Find It & Where To Lose It

Monday, August 31, 2020 (Part I) Peace will never come from the following: Social Media Your Television/Your Phone/Your Computer Politicians/Politics "News"/Celebrities/Entertainment Industry The four bullets listed above will rob you of your peace; always.  Be aware, mindful, and conscious of how much of them you consume.    Peace can be cultivated through diligence and practice from the following areas:  Learning to control your mind, and the thoughts that flit through your head Like exercising a physical muscle, learning to control your mind/brain takes daily practice.  Sometimes your brain cooperates, and sometimes it doesn't.    Prayer and Meditation Through prayer and meditation, you can learn to keep your perspective(s) clear.  What is important in your life?  What do you need? Breathe Control There's a reason that people who are hyperventilating seem out of control.  Control your breathing, and you'll gain control over the rest ...

The Rebuild

Wednesday, August 26. 2020, (Part I) Was unable to practice due to injury for a few months.  As I come back to my mat this morning, my first thought is how much I've missed my practice, the connection(s) and understanding(s) that come, and the physical benefits of a practice.   Any rebuild will benefit you more if it's slow, methodical, and disciplined.  Time to begin.... Wednesday, August 26, 2020 (Part II) Went through my standard meditation and prayer sequence (10-15 minutes), warm up (5-10 minutes), Surya Namaskar/Sun Salute A, and closing sequence. I'll be back on my mat tomorrow to continue the rebuild.  Namaste