Happiness

There are many of us who are looking for happiness. Though we may have 'lost' happiness, it is not lost for all time. We just tend to look in the wrong places.

We look for moments of happiness in food, shopping, drinking, and other vices. We look for lifelong happiness in family, spouses, friends, and careers. While some of us can make very valid attempts at forcing happiness from these areas of life, we are still forcing happiness.

Happiness is something that just comes once you have accepted a few things. First you need to be content, pleased, at peace with yourself. If you don't like who you are at your core, you will never find lasting happiness. Second, you need to accept that just like moments, happiness is fleeting. Moments pass. Both good and bad. Anything that you feel, can be felt again. Both good and bad. Third, you must accept that happiness is not the goal. If it is your goal, than you are on the wrong path. The goal is peace and truth. Once you have found these within, they can last. They are the foundation that all wonderful emotions are built upon.

Find contentment within and focus on peace and truth. Then happiness will find you.

Eagle Arms

The arms part of Eagle Pose is great for relaxing. It helps open up the shoulders and relieve stress that is held in the shoulders.



To perform Eagle Arms, stick your right arm straight out in front of you. Take the left arm across the body underneath the right arm. Bend the left elbow so that the hand is sticking straight up. Bring the hands together. Inhale as you lift the arms up. Exhale as you lower the arms in front of you. Relax through the shoulder blades. Hold for a few breaths. To come out of the pose, unwind the arms and roll the shoulders back.
Repeat with the left arm sticking straight out in front of you and the right arm underneath.

This is a really good pose for people who work on the computer for many hours. After the release of the pose, the shoulders want to roll back into their natural position, which may be farther back than you are used to having them.

The World is Beautiful

When was the last time you looked out your window and really saw what was going on? How recently have you watched the sun set?

I love early fall. The leaves are at their greenest, the air seems crisper, and the sky goes on forever. Fall approaches with all the excitement of upcoming holidays and family gatherings.

Take a moment each day to let the beauty of the world envelope you. Let the goodness of life penetrate into the depths of you soul. My soul is at peace and the world is beautiful.

My Soul is at Peace

How many of us can say that we have peace in our souls? Have you taken any time lately for yourself to find peace?

With lives that have us running in a thousand directions at the same time it can be hard to consider peace. That is exactly why you need a yoga class. By giving yourself a little time to escape from the expectations and requirements of this world, you can increase productivity when walk out of class.

If you don't find yourself in a yoga class, it is still possible to take a few minutes for yourself. Where ever you are, sit comfortably. Allow your shoulders to relax from your ears. Take a few deep breaths. Let your mind release your to-do list and focus on just the rise and fall of your chest. Take a moment to enjoy the peace that comes from letting the world relax away from you.

Try letting go while you are in class, while you are driving, anytime that you can. Only by letting go can you find inner peace.