Yogic principle for the day: the external discipline of CONTENTMENT.What does this principle mean to me?
See notes from Cleanse Day 7.
The second niyama outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras is santosha , or contentment. Santosha is the state of cheerfulness and a condition for enlightenment. The practice of aparigraha (keeping needs simple) leads to santosha. Contentment brings happiness; discontentment brings unhappiness.
Contentment and peace of mind exist independently of present circumstances. At any time, we can create contentment, choose contentment, rather than waiting to somehow become content.
How do I honour it on a daily basis? What could I improve?
Contentment is not a virtue to be shown off.
Place one-pointed focus upon the Divine and identify as spirit.
Be aware and content with and accept and explore present circumstances in each moment.
Choose to be craving-free now. As one is craving-free, contentment is experienced.
Place one-pointed focus upon the Divine and identify as spirit.
Be aware and content with and accept and explore present circumstances in each moment.
Choose to be craving-free now. As one is craving-free, contentment is experienced.
Sleep record:
I was not tired Sunday night, yet slept long, again.
Additional thoughts or feelings:
This is easy. I continue to be generally quiet, at peace and optimistic about the future.
I was not tired Sunday night, yet slept long, again.
Additional thoughts or feelings:
This is easy. I continue to be generally quiet, at peace and optimistic about the future.
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