mind clearer 038a: contentment

From an attitude of contentment, unexcelled happiness, mental comfort, joy, and satisfaction is obtained. santosha anuttamah sukha labhahYoga Sutras 2.42, translated by Swami Jnaneshvara The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a centuries-old text discussing certain yoga principles and practices, includes in its second chapter a listing of eight rungs, or limbs, of the practice. Of these, … Continue reading mind clearer 038a: contentment

stress reducer 835

In the middle of a fresh bout of worry, agitation, bad-tripping, and stressing, the following appeared in my mind: The worried mind abides not in Truth. The Truth-abiding mind worries not. The sick mind does not heal itself from disease without help. The worried mind does not free itself from its suffering without help. After … Continue reading stress reducer 835

disease preventer 997: joy

Durable joy--a state of contentment not dependent on external circumstances--is an ingredient in robust health. Lack of joy is an essential root condition of sickness. In order to abide in a joyful mind, it's necessary to recognize where our existence is joyless. So how do we work on leveling-up from such unhappy states? Living in … Continue reading disease preventer 997: joy