What a deep and useful exploration — how the 8 limbs of Yoga and relate to the teachings of Mindfulness, especially during this stimulating time of transition back into the world. The posture and breath bring us back to center again. As does poetic renderings, supporting each week’s theme.
Awareness (John Austin)
Awareness-
her gaze is so constant,
our every move
watched
with such affection,
a ceaseless vigil
without condition
or agenda,
silent,
patient,
unrelenting in her
embrace. (entire poem here)
The Mirror (Hafiz)
Look how a mirror will reflect
with perfect equanimity
all actions before it.
There is no act in this world
that will ever cause the mirror
to look away.
There is no act in the is world
that will ever make the mirror
say, “no.”
The mirror, like perfect love,
will just keep giving of itself
to all before it.
JUL
2021