According to the Vedas, religion operates based on a set of do’s and don’ts. Religion provides these guidelines to ensure that our pursuit of wealth and joy in this world is sustainable, non-harmful, and ultimately beneficial for our spiritual growth. The do’s refer to actions that are ultimately good for us but may not come naturally. The don’ts a

"Reality cannot be ignored except at a price; and the longer the ignorance is persisted in, the higher and more terrible becomes the price that must be paid." (Aldous Huxley)

"The fastest way to get the next pose is to perfect the ones you already have."

(Sharath Jois, Mysore 2011)

Arenius

In the sun-scorched sands of the fifth century Egyptian desert, lived a man named Arenius. Determined to carve a path towards a holy life, he abandoned the bustling streets of Alexandria, its markets filled with trinkets and treasures, for the stark and solemn embrace of the desert. He traded the comfort of silken sheets for a rough straw ma

Always make space available. Space for feelings, for free thoughts, for development, for yourself. Space for your partner, your children, your friends. Space in the form of time, in the form of attention, in the form of listening.

Give space away.

Take responsibility for what you can influence:

- Your body

- Your mind

- Your environment

That's more than enough ambition.

“The first question I ask myself when something doesn't seem to be beautiful is why do I think it's not beautiful. And very shortly you discover that there is no reason.” ― John Cage

“Do you think that I count the days? There is only one day left, always starting over: it is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk.” -Jean-Paul Sartre

The good life is one inspired by love

and guided by knowledge.

(Bertrand Russell)