07/05/2020
"How am I getting through this? I try not to ask "why me!" When you brood, you are inviting anxiety/stress into your life. Instead, having the attitude to accept and say - "try me" solves half your problem. I apply this simple algorithm of turning inward and asking myself if I can do anything to change the current situation. If yes, act on it; if not, surrender to it. Surrendering is usually considered weak or giving up, while in reality, it is simply accepting a situation. It requires a lot of courage to accept who we are and what we are facing. When we come to terms with all of life's imperfections, we transcend our ego and start to think clearly. There is nothing I can do about this lockdown, the entire world is going through this. But, we can stay home, learn new skills, meditate, exercise, spend time with family & self and also do things that are not so important. Apart from work, I'm also trying to write, learn classical music online, practice advanced yoga postures, read more, etc. I welcome each day and try to take it as it comes. As of today, I am starting a new blog called "Yoga, off the mat". The thing is people think Yoga is always on the mat - you twist your body, you stand upside down, do some movements, etc.. It's much more than that right? Even before we get to the part where you perform an asana on a mat, we have to practice something called social discipline and self-discipline. Take "non-violence" for example, it's not only for the outside world, but it applies to yourself also. Not just at a mental level, also at a physical level. You must know your body's and mind's limits and respect that. Learn to be kind to yourself. Another example is non-stealing. We often overlook the fact that even stealing someone's time and energy is a form of theft. It's not just material things. These are some things I would like to write about. This blog is all about showcasing how yoga is a practice for everyday life and not just on the mat! It is a great time to reflect and create something that matters. Don't you think?"