I'm so happy to continue our Gita conversation through your post, Meredith. It's so simple to become absorbed in the joys and sorrows of this world without taking a moment to step back and be present. To our breath, to life itself.
My teacher used to say, 'Change is not a problem to be solved.' Though it can feel otherwise at times.
No questions at this time, Meredith. I'm enjoying our Gita conversation through both of our posts. The conversation in the Gita, our back-and-forth comments, is truly the yoga.
Ooh i see you have a new post. Look forward to reading that a little later. I’m sitting here right now recuperating after gardening. I have two brown thumbs, so I have to put an extra effort. But find there is much satisfaction to be had in gardening. almost as much as reading the Gita 🙏
Love your article meredith - to be certain does give one a sense of security, sometimes we get this when we make choices that lead to better outcomes for ourselves, others & the world - but uncertainty is ever present as you have stated, "we can only be certain of change" each moment is different from the last, will be different from the nxt to come - we can only go with it, thankyou:_)
Beautiful. One of my teachers calls it Detached Engagement. The essence of Karma Yoga, the Nishkama Karma. One of the innovations in the Bhagavad Gita.
It has been years since my World Religions seminary course. I have forgotten most of it, and I’m grateful for your teaching here to remind me of and further advance these lessons- this way of being. Thank you! 🙏🏻
I'm so happy to continue our Gita conversation through your post, Meredith. It's so simple to become absorbed in the joys and sorrows of this world without taking a moment to step back and be present. To our breath, to life itself.
My teacher used to say, 'Change is not a problem to be solved.' Though it can feel otherwise at times.
Beautiful post.
Oh yes, Paulette, the PAUSE... is so essential. Where did we get to with our conversation? Do you remember? Do you have any questions about the Gita?
No questions at this time, Meredith. I'm enjoying our Gita conversation through both of our posts. The conversation in the Gita, our back-and-forth comments, is truly the yoga.
Ooh i see you have a new post. Look forward to reading that a little later. I’m sitting here right now recuperating after gardening. I have two brown thumbs, so I have to put an extra effort. But find there is much satisfaction to be had in gardening. almost as much as reading the Gita 🙏
That's so great you're finding satisfaction in gardening. I'm new to gardening and have similar thumbs!
Love your article meredith - to be certain does give one a sense of security, sometimes we get this when we make choices that lead to better outcomes for ourselves, others & the world - but uncertainty is ever present as you have stated, "we can only be certain of change" each moment is different from the last, will be different from the nxt to come - we can only go with it, thankyou:_)
Amilia, your words read like that of a true philosopher — clear and contemplative. Thank you.
Thankyou - but i read your writings that truly come from the true philosopher!
love this. Very well stated. I appreciate the emphasis on non-attachment. That state of mind leads to peace.
Yes, non- attachment is the key to peace, productivity and prosperity.
Beautiful. One of my teachers calls it Detached Engagement. The essence of Karma Yoga, the Nishkama Karma. One of the innovations in the Bhagavad Gita.
Oh, i like that, yes. Everyone talks about "presence," but they don't talk about selfless action or detached engagement.
It has been years since my World Religions seminary course. I have forgotten most of it, and I’m grateful for your teaching here to remind me of and further advance these lessons- this way of being. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Grateful you’re here. Always important to be reminded of such powerful lessons. Thanks Kim.
So well crafted
Surrender
Observe
Enjoy
The play of life is full of adventures, be open to see and cautious to not attach. You will enjoy the drama in that state.