Back to Meditation - Day #5

From the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali:

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Yoga

is experienced

in that mind

which has

ceased

to identify itself

with its

vacillating waves of perception.

 

Once we have arrived in stillness in our meditation, we can begin to “see” our thoughts.  Taking a small step back to watch them.   Becoming the observer.  We are not our thoughts.  Thoughts are just waves and we can learn to ride them, direct them, choose them….. or let them go completely. 

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The vacillating waves of perceptions

are stilled through consistent earnest practice

and

dispassionate non-attachment.

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That practice

is indeed firmly grounded

when it is pursued incessantly,

with reverence,

for a long time.

 

Every day…..at least 10 minutes.

Tomorrow I will introduce a new technique to work with.  I welcome any feedback that you have on your experiences as well as any questions.

Breathing in, breathing out,

SARAH