Ahimsa translates from Sanskrit to non-striking. It is a natural human compulsion to want to strike out (or inward) when fear appears. Remember, things are coming from you—everything, from your cell phone screen to the environment breathing you now.

Ahimsa is the first Yama Yogi Virtue. The Yamas are 5 ethical commitments to follow to be a real yogi. Ahimsa is the practice of being careful not to harm others, including every living creature since all beings feel pain and wish to avoid it.

Why a cell phone screen?

Vitality is present when in alignment with our values. The outside environment is a reflection of what is going on inside of us. This consciousness awareness connects to our breath and the perception of the world at this very moment in time. The state of wellness is the result of practicing Ahimsa.

Things run smoothly and work with ease. Reactions are a form of fear. A misguided worldview can block vital life forces, causing dis - ease. One reaction can ruin a life.

This begins to show up in small things like a crack in your cell phone screen. When ignored, it doesn’t go away but snowballs in the subconscious space to revisit us later.

I am enough, ah hung.

Homework

On The Mat

Becoming the lotus flower. Set your intention to become the lotus flower. Lotus flower grows from the dirtiest part of the pond, through the waters, and towards the light. When lotus blooms, the aroma spreads throughout the land as an offering. The most fragrant, sweet aroma.

Bring attention to the rhythm of your breath. The rhythm of your breath creates the aroma we share with the world.

For The Day

Let go of anger. Today, let us weed our inner garden, instead of reacting to something we don’t like and perceive as outside of self. Today we choose to let go of our normal pattern of doing something. We are all here so we are not alone. Who are you grateful, for today?