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Cato
Germany
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 Posted - Sep 05 2018 : 11:21:58 AM
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Hi,
in the next months, there will be several days when I definitely won't be able to do my twice daily practice due to the cirmumstances (probably event not short meditation only sessions). I really do want to practice twice daily and I definitely don't like those days coming. However, how serious can it be to miss a session now and then? Wouldn't it be advisable to practice acceptance of those cirmumstances and so to say switch to practicing yamas and niyamas for example? |
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jusmail
India
491 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2018 : 11:58:08 AM
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| Missing a session here and there doesn't matter. But since you expect things to be tight, you can make do with at least a couple of minutes of meditation followed by few minutes of rest. That should take care of your requirements. |
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Chard
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Posted - Sep 06 2018 : 11:42:36 AM
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Hi Cato! Thank you for your post. Yes I believe acceptance is the key. There are times that we as people living in our modern day society must miss sessions. I certainly have! Whether it be having newborns, young children, being sick etc. I'm reminded that its about acceptance. I love the serenity prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference." Sometimes I know for myself its difficult to say, hmm is this my own laziness or getting into bad habits that is getting me off the cushion and how can I find accountability around my Sadhana or is there a situation out of my control happening that I must flow with. Sometimes I've needed to do just 5 min. and let go of perfectionism around doing exactly 20 min. because of life circumstance. Just those mindful 5 min. can be helpful as a place holder for when I can do my full practice.
Thanks for sharing Cato! Best to you! Chard |
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adishivayogi
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2018 : 5:51:23 PM
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| I missed two years and figured I had only fallen off the path. Only to find myself addicted to heroin and completely broken. Destroyed my life and in the end also my ego. That’s what I get for praying to kali to come destroy my ego. She leaves you so broken you really have no choice but drop the act |
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faileforever
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2018 : 10:38:55 PM
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| When I encounter this situation I try to squeeze in even just a few minutes with some rest, it does help! Good luck:) |
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