Your body is the outward expression of your mind. Your mind is the inward expression of your body. Healing comes when we care for both the mind and the body simultaneously. We cant just wash the outside of the cup, we must clean the inside as well. When the inside and outside are clean then there is balance, concentration, cheerfulness, and fitness for Self-realization What are some ways that you care for your body AND your mind?

I stopped drinking alcohol 30 days ago and now I deleted my most used social media apps and it feels amazing. It’s like I have gained back 5 hours of my day. Plus, I don’t have to see any political posts (not interested in either side) and I don’t see any surfing and snowboarding happening that just makes me crave to travel and not happy. Now I see people in traffic, at the park or at lunch endless scrolling and think that was me a couple days ago. Now I look down at my phone for a second and realize there’s nothing to “check”. Wow, it feels good.

https://fathom.video/share/k2ZwpAi2KMxYKquwB7mYtopLj3KPyWey Key Takeaways - Political strife stems from forgetting our oneness. The yogic response is to act from peace and love, not anger, to heal the collective. - Reincarnation is driven by the mind's karma. The mind (intellect, ego, thoughts) is reborn to fulfill desires, a cycle that ends only by realizing one's true nature as consciousness. - Clear karma by surrendering the ego or through meditation. Liberation is the state of contentment that is revealed when the mind stops seeking fulfillment externally. - Be a model of consciousness, not a preacher. Your role is to embody peace, allowing others to be inspired by your example, as they are on their own karmic path. Topics The Yogic View of Political Strife - Root Cause: Forgetting our shared nature as one consciousness, leading to identification with divisive labels (e.g., race, nationality). - Yogic Response:Actively engage with injustice from a place of peace and love.Avoid violence or anger, which only create more disturbance.The motivation is not obligation, but a natural pull to help, as the suffering of others is literally your own. - Retreat vs. Engagement: Retreats are temporary tools for gaining clarity, not a permanent state. The goal is to bring that stillness back into the world. Reincarnation & Karma - What Reincarnates: The mind (intellect, ego, thoughts, senses), not the physical body. - Why Reincarnation Occurs: To fulfill desires (karma). The mind is reborn into situations that allow it to "scratch an itch" (e.g., a desire for wealth). - The Cycle: The mind seeks happiness externally through countless lives, eventually realizing this path is futile. This leads it to turn inward and seek peace within. - Liberation: The cycle ends when one realizes their true nature as consciousness, stopping the creation of new karma. Past karma may still play out, but the mind is no longer bound by seeking.

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