Week Nine : The Power of Change
As an always-aspiring yogi and spiritual being, “change” means doing my best to find — and live in — the “flow.” Shutting off the voices that tell me something is wrong … leaving the “should” at the door… and embracing the fact that my own deepest knowing comes from a higher intelligence.
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This week, we give ourselves the space to say “no” to all that does not serve us. By clearing away the debris in our lives, we have the opportunity to make space for what really matters. Try saying “no” to something and see how it feels!
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The more you study a deity, the more attuned with it you will become. The more you will feel its sway on your life. Some people choose to study secular “deities” like political figures or causes. They spend their time and intellect on earthly things and are, therefore, bringing these Earthly influences closer.
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If you simply reframe your current activity — the thing you’re doing right now (presumably reading this blog) — as being in service rather than self-serving, you’ve done it. You’re there. Sutra 45 tells us that if we do something fully in service, we gain Samadhi.
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When we practice Pratyahara, we withdraw the senses. It’s not that there is nothing to taste; it’s that we are choosing not to taste it. Sounds will inevitably happen around us. We choose not to hear them. Taste doesn’t just happen. Neither does smell. How we process, label and experience them is wholly done in the mind.
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As I started to meditate on the idea of Mindfulness, I heard myself sounding like all of the clichés that riddle the yoga community and social media. I know that I roll my eyes every time I see a yoga influencer talking about their “mindfulness practice” that includes sitting in a gorgeous outfit in full hair and makeup peacefully gazing on a million dollar view. I want more for us.
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As a human in the world, you have undoubtedly seen ads, read books, watched talkshows and listened to podcasts that advocate we find greater work/life balance. What that means, I realize, is that we’re supposed to “leave work at the office” so that we can spend time with our families and friends, as well as cultivate ample alone-time to pursue other hobbies and interests (like yoga and meditation).
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I was once intimidated by yoga classes, relying on DVDs for the first decade of my vinyasa practice. It wasn’t until my 30s that I joined a yoga class, and everything changed. I took my first regular yoga classes at the gym (something I took for Lent one year) and I first experienced how we were united in breath and movement. This shared practice not only brought me closer to others in the room but began to reveal something deeper.
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At Daily Flow, my mission is to help people establish their own personal daily mindfulness practice. In this post, I dive into the how and why of creating a consistent routine that enhances well-being, manages stress, and fosters self-awareness. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, these actionable steps will help you build a foundation for long-term success.
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