25/02/2022
One of the most important things I have learned from this practice is that the horrific dysfunction that exists within in our global family today—war, violence, terrorism, poverty, etc.—is happening because there is a perpetuation of this sense of separation on a global level. A sense of "other-ness." An "us" against "them."
All of our planetary problems are a manifestation of our individual actions and collective thoughts.
Because most beings don't have the proper tools or skills to deal with our shadow self, we often put fear above love and righteousness over understanding. We do this out of habit and familiarity.
Then, also out of habit, we repress our feelings. We get addicted to our tension and need for control. We make someone else wrong in order to be right. We assign blame and feel victimized. We shut down and stop caring. All of this leads to apathy. Apathy is the true evil, perpetuating this sense of separation and leaving devastation in its wake, because apathy means we just don't care.
Yoga teaches us that if any one of us buys into the myth of separation or disconnection, then we are part of the problem.
If we want to change what is happening within our planet and create an environment for peace, we must first transform ourselves. The first course of true action is to explore where in our own personal lives we are still living in separation.
Where do you perceive a "you" and a "them"? Who do you still blame for your hurt? Who are you still holding responsible for your pain 10 years later, 40 years later? Where are you acting as if you are a victim? Where are you still addicted to the "story"? Who are your teachers? How have the events in your life conspired to open your heart to love?
Words by Seane Corne