16 Feb 2008 Essen, Germany
Category: Religion
As I said yesterday we went to Cologne to the yoga teacher training. Ramona was driving and it was a smooth journey. The navigation started working just in the right moment when she did not know anymore where to go.
I had a lecture for the yoga students today and I talked to them about Patanjali and his Yoga Sutras. The word Dharma also came up as a subject and I explained the meaning of it. Many people translate it with religion. But what is Dharma really? In a way it is religion. It is what you accept in your life as a principle. I am not talking about being Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Jew or Buddhist. It is only about what is right for you. Like this I also see religion. Nobody can tell you what you have to believe. Find out yourself what is good and right for you. trust in your own feelings and listen to your inner voice.
After the lecture we went to Essen for a chakra dance party. This spiritual disco is enjoyed very much because this music is different than in a normal disco. It is nice to balance the chakras while dancing in an Atmosphere without smoke cigarettes and shoes. It is dance in meditative way and meditation in dancing way. We had a lot of fun in Noemi's Center. Noemi is also a good friend of mine since a long time. Sonja and Carolin came from Erkelenz to take part, too. We danced a lot. Dance is the expression of happiness. Be happy, dance, enjoy how your body moves to the wonderful rhythm of music.
Tags:: Happiness, Religion, Acceptance, Dance
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This is an interesting perspective. You have a way with words Swami Ji!
Reply By Dalia on November 06, 2010 11:35
It saddens me to hear of the negative experiences you've had. I hope that one day hearing truths won't remind you of falsehoods that you used to believe and that truth will simply remind you of love.
Reply By Patty on October 25, 2010 01:36
it is funny. While I do believe there are sects of Christianity that are more open and loving, the sect I grew up in would have been very suspicious of the truths that you share, especially when you say things like the most important thing is to love, and definitely when you say you should do what it right for yourself. They would say, and I would have said, "but the body does not know what is right for itself and only seeks corruption." What a terrible way to view your body. as if from the moment it is born it is evil and you spend the rest of your life begging forgiveness for being born evil. Imagine what freedom could be had if they believed that the body and soul are beautiful and made for love. People are suspicious of things that aren't complicated. it amazes me.
Reply By Sharon on October 25, 2010 01:34
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SourceYou can trust people only when you know them and you can only get to know them if they show what they feel. So make a start and show what you feel.
SourceWhenever a scripture of any religion recommends physical punishment, it was written by a man who enjoyed that women and children cannot resist and are physically weaker.
SourceYou need to learn to be happy and satisfied. You should be healthy and feel happy and good with your body.
SourceForgiveness is the biggest jewel of human life. Everybody needs to have this in their heart, otherwise you burn yourself on the fire of your anger. You need to go through your emotions, but then forgive without hurting the other one. Don't keep that in your heart. Learn to forgive.
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SourceSome gurus promise they could liberate you from the cycle of reincarnation. Who would prove that? But the guru makes his money…
SourceLow self-esteem lets people worry about what others think of them. Don't try to be perfect in your action and reaction. You are perfect as you are.
SourceFascinated by celtic or Native American spirituality? Think of their bloody cruelty, too!
SourceReligion is a dictatorship with inflexible outdated laws.
SourceI have found my purpose and meaning of life simply in bringing happiness to others. This is what makes me happy.
SourceI will be happy to feel myself always as being a good student. But I see here many times that this desire of being a master comes. People want to be in charge. They want to be a master and it actually is their unfulfilled wish that shows in this way.
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SourceHuman worship in any religion and culture is always wrong.
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SourceGurus should look for students, not for followers and disciples!
SourceNobody knows what will happen in the future. If we knew what would happen tomorrow, the whole mystery, the adventure, the surprise and the beauty of life would be gone!
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