Renunciation is not about selling everything and wandering the world as a monk in order to achieve true spiritual release. Renunciation is not clinging to things, not controling things, not forcing things.
The wind does not force the stone to erode. The sun does not force the flower to bloom.
In fact, when we try to renounce something we are only taking it on ourselves, picking it up and making it attached to us. For example, the minute you deprive yourself of something - like chocolate or coffee or red meat - is the moment you want that thing. Then, there exists an internal struggle, one that often leads to feelings of guilt or inadequecy.
We cannot change ourself, but if you allow yourself to realize Self, then change becomes a natural flowing, a gentle expression of calm that allows us to weather any storm.
Om Peace!
Yogini Valarie Devi
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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