Cleanse Journal Day 12

Yogic principle for the day: the external discipline of TRUTHFULNESS.

What does this principle mean to me?

See Cleanse Journal Day 2.

“Knowledge (Jnana) does not come about from practice of yoga methods alone. Perfection in knowledge comes after the expression of virtue (dharma) through the means of yoga. The practice of yogic methods is not the means by itself, yet it is only out of that practice of yoga that the perfection in knowledge comes about. And so it is said by the teachers: ‘Yoga is for the purpose of knowledge of truth’” Shankara.

The philosophical meaning of the word “Satya” is “unchangeable,” “that which has no distortion,” “that which is beyond distinctions of time, space, and person,” “that which pervades the universe in all its constancy.”

There is a more subtle meaning of the word, “Satya,” which is Citsvaru’pa, the Supreme consciousness or Purusha. In Sadhana, or intuitional practice, the meaning of “Satya” is “Parahit'artham' va'unmanaso yatha'rthatvam' satyam” i.e., Satya is the benevolent use of words and the mind for the welfare of others.

Truthfulness has always been important to me, even articulations of “brutal realities.” I find being truthful with myself has allowed me to accelerate my growth. But now, to incorporate ahimsa, I’d like to routinely express the greys, the softer and subtler, shades of truth. Being a communications professional, do I ever know how to bend the truth to be persuasive. Also, does one have to express their truth at every opportunity? I think not.

How do I honour it on a daily basis? What could I improve?

• But now, to incorporate ahimsa into the discipline of truth, by subtler interpretations and expressions of truth.
• Experiment with silence.
  

Observations regarding the practice of my assignments:
Day 12 was, again, enjoyable. My body felt tremendously alive, once again, when I awoke. My skin is clear and glowing. I performed a neti-pot nasal cleanse.

Sleep record:
I was not too tired Tuesday night, yet slept long, again, now about 20 minutes less.

Additional thoughts or feelings:
Otherwise, this is easy. Glowing from the good news received yesterday. Have to try to see into the future as I deal with making best career choices. I am at peace and optimistic about the future.