Sacred Actions

I have been a busy, busy lady. So much has been happening. The yoga center opened, Chandra is back, I'm more clear and present for so many reasons and now finally I have something to say.

I've been thinking about action and what it really means. We are constantly making decisions and choices that then end in an outcome. What determines if these actions are seemingly "positive" or "negative"? My first thought is the intent behind the action. Why do we do the things that we do? Sometimes we do things because we want something. An outcome, and expectation and these decisions often turn into lessons that we wished we could have avoided. Sometimes we do things because we need something. Often these decisions and choices then teach us in the end that we are in need of nothing and what we thought we needed was an illusion. So how do we get to the heart of the issue? From what place could try and make decisions that would perhaps be a cleaner path? In the native tradition they teach that all acts are sacred. From tying our shoes to washing the dishes and everything in between. I love this way of thinking about it. when approaching decisions from a place of sacredness it elevates all action to its highest state possible and this often serves as a protection.

Lets work with an example. If we are going to go and rob a bank it may be a bit difficult to find a way to convince ourselves that this is a sacred act. Now this isn't to say that people don't fool themselves into thinking all kinds of things to justify an action that is clearly not the best choice. But if we employ our buddhi or intellect to the situation and run it through the filter of sacredness then it spits out a pretty clear result. If we then are dedicated to recognizing this result and making changes in our thinking accordingly it ends up being very handy. But if you are like me and a bit stubborn this may not be enough. I can come up with all kinds of reasons to "forget" to run decisions and actions through this sacred filter and this is where the real work begins. One step, one day at a time with lots of compassion and unconditional love as I watch myself have to learn the hard way and keep practicing coming back to the filter of sacredness that keeps me grounded and inline with my highest self.

It is short and sweet but really communicates where I have been at for the last few months. Some decisions coming from a better place and others I'm still working on. What can I say, I'm perfect in my imperfection.

May all beings be free from suffering and benefit from this practice. Om Om