Santosa
The second of the five observances of the Yoga Sutra
In the second limb of eight of the Astanga path of yoga
Santosa… contentment with the moment that is
Or in other words, my surrender with my war with reality
This is not complacency with what is, but reverence
True contentment bubbles up from within
Never can it consistent from external sources
The amount of peace I have with life
Equals the amount of my contentment
No events are good, no events are bad, but all things
Are the opportunity for life to shine through us
Stillness… steady, firm, unyielding, unwavering
Heart open to love and to be loved
Life brings us the chance to walk in Santosa
To be still in perfect contentment
To be still inside
Allowing destiny to unfold before me
Walk in the perfect path of Santosa
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2014