Guest guest Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Reflection: The Nature of Change Part of yogic philosophy is the idea of "non attachment." This means that, instead of hanging on desperately to people, activities, or things, we should learn how to flow with the current of life and recognize that change is the only constant. Yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater sums this up nicely: "As the Buddha said, impermanence is the nature of the human condition. This is a truth we know in our minds but tend to resist in our hearts. Change happens all around us, all the time, yet we long for the predictable, the consistent. We want the reassurance that comes from things remaining the same. We find ourselves shocked when people die, even though death is the most predictable part of life." So the next time you notice that you are grasping onto something in your life, ask yourself what it would feel like to appreciate that thing fully while at the same time being prepared, when the time comes, to let it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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