James Walsh Yoga

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Anything you cultivate, care for, or grow with intention (like a garden, yoga practice, or a clear and still mind) will have unwanted, elements to it.  The analogy of weeding is a good one as it draws up a physical image of a garden with unwanted characteristics in it that must be pulled out. Our minds, mine included, are the same.  "Weeds" like anger, etc. will pop up.  Left too long, they'll grow stronger and one gets accustomed to seeing them to the point where one just accepts it....." that's just me" is an overly popular phrase that's used today to excuse all sorts of ridiculous, underdeveloped behaviors. Time to begin today's practice, and weed the mental garden.... Part II: As always, I'm writing Part II on my mat after my practice has concluded.  Weeds grow back for sure.  Sometimes, in as little as one day.   Time to enter the world.  Namste

Friday, September 15, 2023, There's a saying that, " No Rain Drop Feels Responsible For The Flood ". In the contemporary world we live in, connectivity with others (primarily through Social Media), has led to a lot of destructive behaviors that no-one/single person ever feels responsible for: "We're so divided"... "Things are so polarized"... "Everyone seems on edge"... "There's so much hatred in the world..." I've used the phrase of a " a teaspoon of gasoline"  before, and it, essentially means the same thing as the "raindrop" analogy......one, incrementally, moves things into the wrong direction.  One, incrementally adds to the flood that will destroy....one, incrementally adds a teaspoon of gasoline onto the fire. You can only control yourself.  You can control what you say in person and online.  Don't spend your time arguing and remarking with someone who lives in another hemisphere.  Part II:...