Thougth For Today - 10/31/08

We all have experience this in Yoga class - working that pose that challenges us, makes us look on the inside, and teaches us about ourselves. On many days it might be inaccessible, something we only imagine doing, such as a full split. But once and a while, for a glorious moment, we try it and actually succeed.

This happen to me the other day I was doing a full split and was actually able to bring my forearms to the floor while in the split. That was the moment that taught me a great lesson during that class. I went into the pose, realized I was actually doing it, and then realized the fear was not there, but total excitement.
As you allow your body to move to the next level in your Yoga practice, take this next level into your daily life. See yourself going beyond your usual comfort level.

Don't be terrified or fearful. This is your opportunity for growth and freedom!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 10/30/08

We are living in challenging and dangerous times. There is only one way we can make it. We must have the power of God living in our lives. Patience is one of the powers - it cannot be stopped. No matter what the circumstances, it will not quit. Temperance is another power in that it can master all unruly desires of your flesh (no matter what they are). The greatest of these powers to me is Love. LOVE NEVER FAILS!

If you don't have these powers in your life. Then, do what you need to get them operating there. Let God and His precious Son Jesus be Lord of your life. With God in your life, darkness can not hurt, harm or cause any danger to you. The power of God will just flow through you and correct any problems that come your way.

God will keep you steadfast when all the people around you are falling down. God will keep you on your feet when governments fail and when the storms of life come knocking at your door.

Guys, this is where my source is - in God and His Son Jesus. I have lived this for many, many years. It works. God has never fail me. If you have not experienced the above, will you today? If you do, you will never fail!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 10/29/08

My spiritual life is based on the Bible – the Word of God. The Bible is my foundation for life. Without which I’m unable to build anything that will last.

My practice of Yoga has increased my awareness of just how much my spiritual life is based in the teaching of Jesus. Yoga has not taken away or disturbed my spiritual roots in Christianity, but it has given me deeper insight of what God is all about. God is LOVE!

Love has no selfish desires. Love is always at ease. Love is never restless and never disappointed. Love is always craving to serving others. Love wants to remove suffering from people. These are just a few things Love does.

Ok, if you don’t believe me – try this. Find someone to make happy. When you make them happy, you will see happiness in their face. Then, check yourself out – you will feel happy too!

Experience the joy of just giving something for the sake of giving. Afterward, you will wait passionately for the opportunity to get that joy over and over again.

This is what Love (God) is all about! And, starting my personal practice of Yoga which I now do 24/7 has brought out more of God (Love) in me. Nothing else really matters. Everything else will pass away. But, Love (God) will eternally be here.

Much love,
Joseph