“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”–Martin Luther King
The vow of Sankalpa
Many of us have broken our New Year’s resolutions already.
A Sankalpa is different; it is a positive, sustaining vow.
“When you say something with your whole being… it can change the world.” ~ Thich nhat Hanh
Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word meaning connecting to your heartfelt desire. San refers to connection with the highest truth and honoring the meaning of one’s life. Kalpa is a vow. Thus Sankalpa is a “vow and commitment we make to support our highest truth”. ~ Rod Stryker Continue reading “The vow of Sankalpa”
The virtue of Ahimsa
In ancient times, Patanjali, the codifier of Yoga formulated a set of ethical guidelines (yamas), the first being Ahimsa, which means “non harming”. The person practices the virtue of Ahimsa in thought, word and deed. This person will emit harmonious vibrations.
Globally, the practice of Ahimsa can foster world peace. In medicine, Ahimsa can be compared to the Hippocratic oath: “First do no harm.” Continue reading “The virtue of Ahimsa”