Yoga

“Know thou the soul (atman, self) as riding in a chariot,

The body as the chariot.

Know thour the intellect (buddhi) as the chariot-driver, 

And the mind (manas) as the reins.

The senses (indriya), they say, are the horses;

The objects of sense, what they range over...

He who has not understanding,

Whose mind is not constantly held firm-- 

His senses are uncontrolled, 

Like the vicious forces of a chariot-driver.

He, however, who has the understanding of a chariot-driver,

A man who reins in his mind--

He reaches the end of his journey,

The highest place of Vishnu.”

-the Sutras of Patanjali

This is what Yoga will do for you. It helps me in every area of life, stimulating my mind, spirit and body both during and after my sessions. Who wants to join me for classes in good old SLC this summer? 

How Often

How often do you feel the need to recreate yourself? Or just to change something about yourself? How often do you think, "I need to be better at this and this and this.." so that you can feel happy? These thoughts cross my mind every single day. I always need to be healthier, I always need to look prettier, I always need to act happier and I always need to try something new. Wanting to improve is a healthy notion, but it can be weary. I am often impatient and not so good at forgiving myself when I don't succeed at my goal right away. Other people seem so content with themselves. Maybe that's because it's a personal conversation.. I'm not sure. I'm struggling. I don't hate myself, but I want so badly to be better.

LOTR

Gandalf is one sassy wizard.
And I quote:


[Stuck in a snowstorm and trying to stay hidden in secret]


"But though they had brought wood and kindlings by the advice of Boromir, it passed the skill of Elf or even Dwarf to strike a flame that would hold amid the swirling wind or catch in the wet fuel. At last reluctantly Gandalf himself took a hand. Picking up a faggot he held it aloft for a moment, and then with a word of command, naur an edraith ammen! he thrust the end of his staff into the midst of it. At once a great spout of green and blue flame sprang out, and the wood flared and sputtered.


'If there are any to see, then I at least am revealed to them,' he said. 'I have written Gandalf is here in signs that all can read from Rivendell to the mouths of Anduin.'


[Still stuck in a snowstorm]


'If Gandalf would go before us with a bright flame, he might melt a path for you,' said Legolas. 


..'If Elves could fly over mountains, they might fetch the Sun to save us,' answered Galdalf.