"The majority of the 'great religions' which have sought union with God in prayer have also pointed out ways to achieve it. Just as the Catholic Church rejects nothing of what is true and holy in these religions, neither should these ways be rejected out of hand simply because they are not Christian. On the contrary, one can take from them what is useful so long as the Christian conception of prayer, its logic and requirements are never obscured. It is within the context of all of this that these bits and pieces should be taken up and expressed anew…" - Excerpt from "Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on some aspects of Christian Meditation" by Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)



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Saturday, May 09, 2009

True North

There is a phrase that Baron Baptiste uses while teaching yoga- "Follow Your True North", that is, find and stay true to who you really are at the deepest level.

Since I first started yoga, I've noticed a subtle "pressure" by the yoga teachers I've had to change, to come into the "yogic light", if you will. My true north is not the same as my yoga teacher's, no matter how great a teacher they may be!

What yoga has done for me is made me more aware of who I am, and who I am meant to be.
If I lose my connection to my faith by giving way to ambition to succeed, I lose my inspiration, and I am not following my true north-being true to myself at the deepest level....
If you're Not living in your true north, you can't be happy.
My True North is to Live my deepest beliefs and desires, to make them a reality...and to express this through teaching...more of an art than a science...
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2 comments:

Michelle said...

Well said! I just found your blog and LOVE it. Thank you for writing :)

9:59 AM
Melisa said...

Thank you for reading and commenting Michelle!! I briefly looked at your website, I know what you are talking about: searching for a way the ties with God can be strengthened. I think the deeper you get in the spiritual journey, the more that desire takes front and center in your heart and life...the desire to know God is an expression of love in itself!

4:17 PM

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