 The quote by William Faulkner seems especially timely in our world of chaos. Most of the disputes going on around us seem to have such an obvious answer to me, but, apparently, obvious is the last thing it is. Have you been emailed hundreds of causes asking you to sign their petitions? Whenever I sign, it usually asks if I want to add any comments. I always write, "Compassion." Why is compassion not an obvious go-to? If we were to execute compassion for all living peoples and animals, none of our dilemmas would be that difficult to solve! If I were argumentative and politically inclined, which I am not, I would give examples. But, I have zero interest in arguing with people who just don't get it; it is an exhausting waste of energy. I continue to find you cannot impose an attitude of compassion on those who do not already own it. So, we believers in humanity must manifest change through our examples and our execution.
You cannot expect (claim) people should be kind and respectful to you if you walk around exerting the opposite energy towards others. See? We are not here on Earth to claim but to practice. Practice what? Practice everything! Practice kindness. Practice compassion. Practice healthier habits for you and the Earth. Practice listening. Practice forgiveness. Mentor, mentor, mentor. Chant shanti for peace whenever you think about it; write it on your to-do list for the times you don't. Infiltrate negativity with the beauty and brightness of your blissful spirit. We can not eradicate darkness. Darkness exists, because light exists. But, we can strive to take them out of balance so the light prevails and makes its way into the cobwebby corners. "We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us thru that darkness to a safe and sane future." JFK Om shanti shanti shanti -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yoga Class Schedule/Workshops *Gentle/Restorative classes every Wednesday evening from 6-7:15pm. Healing Arts Metaphysical, 4 E Wilson Street, Batavia (parking lot in back) All Levels, Walk-ins, $15 *Gentle/Restorative classes every Sunday from 10-11:15am. Healing Arts Metaphysical, 4 E Wilson Street, Batavia (parking lot in back) All Levels, Walk-ins, $15 *Inspired Vinyasa (Level 1), Tuesday's 10-11:15am, 1 E Benton St,, Aurora, downstairs. Parking in back or on street. $12/class, walk-in, all levels. Even more exciting, I will be making a monthly donation to the Aurora Food Pantry as part of the agreement for using this space. Work out, find peace and give back all at the same time! WE WILL HAVE CLASS SUNDAY JULY 8!! Originally, we were not scheduled to:) NO CLASSES ON: Wed. July 4 (Healing Arts closed) Tues. July 24 Sun. July 29 Tues. July 31 Wed. Aug 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEXT FUN YOGA FIELD TRIPS!!! UPDATE to Paddle Board Yoga Field Trip!!! Erase the previous date and location from your minds...we are now scheduled for Friday September 7 at The Labs in Aurora. This class is in a pool, and the boards are tethered. Our first group will be from 5-6pm and our second, from 6-7pm. Both classes max out at 8 spots so I need RSVP's to hold your place. Please tell me which time slot you prefer, and then, let me know if either would work. $20/person for the hour class. The early group can stay and watch the later group and vice versa. Should be fun!! Attire: bathing suits (with shorts over) or yoga tight leggings with rash guard t-shirt, bathing suit top, or t-shirt. Avoid loose clothes; choose breathable:) The Labs is located at 3000 Thayer Ct #500, Aurora. If interested, email me back at [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEATURED HEALING STONE: Red Jasper by Maryann Sanfilipp, Crystal Writer Extraordinaire It appears that we will be in for a very hot summer and will need all the stamina and endurance that we can muster to survive the heat and humidity. Red Jasper might just be the stone to assist with this daunting task. Ancient peoples and civilizations revered Jasper as a sacred and powerful stone that protects the physical and spiritual realm. These stones were used to bring rain to the environment, thus healing it, and healing to the body and spirit. Jaspers were used by physicians and healers throughout the centuries to support the circulatory and respiratory systems. This is a great stone for those who need support to recover from physical weakness or illness. Today, Red Jasper is still known as a stone of endurance and a stimulator or chi and stabilizer of one’s energies. It activates the root chakra stimulating the rise of energy throughout the chakras thus cleansing and strengthening the aura. When carried, it does its work gradually, rubbing off on the owner the more it is used. Some of the benefits include: aiding in quick thinking, promoting organizational abilities and stimulating the imagination. It provides insight into difficult situations and can be used as a “worry bead.” It is also a stone of protection that can be kept in the car to help prevent accidents, theft or road rage. As we dive headlong into the challenges of a hot summer, Jasper just might offer the protection we will need.
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