Letting go

There’s always a bigger picture, and we are really tiny in comparison to the larger picture at play. We are small in comparison to that which is outside of us. There is a cycle of growth and decay that is outside our control. Our mind often gets stuck on specific objects of desire, creating attachment which leads to suffering.  We tend to clutch on to things outside of our control which only worsens our suffering. When a person says “more for me, more for me”, then he is obsessed with fear. The practice of Aparigraha/Non-attachment (one of the Yamas) helps free us from this cycle of suffering and fear. Non-attachment simply means having confidence in one’s existence and abundance. The one who is stingy is afraid of themselves and has no idea of their strengths. On the mat, it is about letting go of our attachment to the poses and how they should look and feel, while being unattached to the benefits you think you’re getting.