Mithya

 "However strong or beautiful this body may be, its culmination is in those three pounds of ashes. And still people are so attached to it. Glory be to God."

-Sarada Devi

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Real Peace

“Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.

Whoever has God lacks nothing;

God alone suffices.”

-St. Teresa of Avila

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Real Surrender

 “The heat of midnight tears will bring you to God.” 

― Mīrābāī

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All One

 

• “Whether you worship Christ, Krishna, Kali or Allah, you actually worship the one Light that is also in you, since It pervades all things.”

-Anandamayi Ma

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Jai Hind: Helping India

India is the birthplace of yoga, and those of us who benefit from it understand this connection and feel the pain of those who suffering from the current, deadly wave of COVID-19.  There are many ways we can help, including:

-Operation Shanti in Mysore was started by ashtanga students to help street children, and currently serves local children and street moms. The group "Envisions... A world in which the poor are given the opportunity to reach their full potential in life."  Now, they are partnering with Wasatch Ayurveda & Yoga  to help provide Covid relief to those who live in Mysore, India and are being severely affected by thesecond, deadly wave of Covid-19. The money raised goes  directly to trusted people in Mysore via Operation Shanti, and dispersed to individuals they know are suffering now for lack of food and basics. Learn more about Covid Aid for Mysore and donate here.

The  Yoga Alliance also has a couple of recommendations:

American India Foundation, working on health facility, frontline health worker, and community-centered interventions in India.

Global Giving, helping on-the-ground nonprofits  treat COVID-19 patients and more.

Real Joy

 

There is no fire like passion, No crime like hatred,

No sorrow like separation, No sickness like hunger,

And no joy like the joy of freedom.*

--Lord Buddha, the Dhammapada

*from craving

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