{"id":22155,"date":"2022-05-17T11:45:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T09:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/odakayoga.com\/?p=22155"},"modified":"2022-05-17T11:45:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T09:45:17","slug":"do-you-know-your-dharma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odakayoga.com\/en\/blog\/do-you-know-your-dharma\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know your Dharma?"},"content":{"rendered":"

“The most important thing in life is to choose one direction, and forget the others.”<\/em>
\n– cit. Kasturba Gandhi<\/em><\/p>\n

It can happen to everyone at some point to feel confused, to look at their own life and feel the
\nweight of the years that have passed with the anxiety of an increasingly uncertain future. It is in
\nthese moments that we ask ourselves where we are going, what meaning are we giving to our life,
\nwhat direction to take and what we must do to deserve a space, a happy place in this world.<\/p>\n

If these words resonate in you you are in a fundamental moment of your life, you have accumulated
\nexperience and knowledge and perhaps the time has come to consciously follow your Dharma<\/strong>.
\nDharma is a Sanskrit word that has different meanings according to the philosophical or religious
\ncurrent. However, a widely accepted explanation of Dharma is: to live in harmony and order<\/strong>
\nwith the universe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If many unpleasant things happen it is because we should all return to reflect on the Dharma.
\nI think things happen because they have to happen. Even the unpleasant ones teach us something
\nimportant and invite us to rediscover what is most precious hidden: Love, Peace and Balance. If
\neach of us knew their role, that purpose that makes you get out of bed in the morning with a smile,
\nif each of us were happy and in harmony with universal laws, perhaps the world would really be a
\nbetter place. Each of us should make peace with the Dharma way and stop ignoring it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. ” -cit. Pablo Picasso<\/em><\/p>\n

To know your Dharma, the direction to follow for a life in harmony, you must start to stop being
\ndistracted by what takes away your energy, by illusions, as well as by all those thoughts that create
\ninfinite roads in front of you but without any destination. Stop wasting your strength in actions that
\nlead you nowhere you want. Stop creating disharmony by making bad choices that will continue to
\naffect your life by moving further and further away from your essence. Begin to become aware of<\/strong>
\nwhat makes you unique. Ask yourself what you love, because probably “that something” is<\/strong>
\nwhat the world around you needs and to offer it you must first know it. Be the alchemist of<\/strong>
\nyourself and through love transform every defect into a value to be given<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When you follow the path of the Dharma you will stop feeling struggling, you will realign with the
\nperfect flow of the Universe and each piece of that wonderful puzzle that represents you will finally
\nbegin to find its perfect combination to form that wonderful image of you that you always have
\ndreamed. It may not be easy, but in the end you will feel at peace, useful, grateful, and your life will
\ngain value.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to find out what your Dharma is so that you can feel free, satisfied with<\/strong>
\nyour life and bring love and happiness to you and the whole world:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Learn to observe: observe things, people and situations that occur on time in your life. Observe
\nyour emotions, observe everything. The things that bother you are the ones that teach you to have
\nmore patience and strength. The things that make you happy in the soul are the ones to follow and
\nnurture.
\n2. Learn to know yourself, and not identify with your thoughts. There are many I’s within us.
\nRemember who you are! Find out what makes you special, find out what you can do to bring more
\njoy, love and peace with your unique talents. There is no one in the world who has your
\ncombination of lived experiences and gifts to offer.<\/p>\n

3. Choose a practice that connects you to your spiritual side. Whether it is yoga, meditation,
\npainting or walking in the woods, it is important to connect with your most spiritual part because it
\nis in your deepest self that the information about your Dharma is found and it is in these practices
\nthat you will find the way forward.
\n4. Do not use your rational side too much in the pursuit of the Dharma. Purify your thoughts and
\nfollow your heart! F. Dostoevsky suggests: “Love life more than its logic, only then will you
\nunderstand its meaning.”
\n5. Change shape, explore, become the best version of yourself. Don’t let yourself be swayed,
\ndon’t betray the essence of love you have inside. Follow your mission! Follow your Dharma!<\/p>\n

“As long as you carry a dream in your heart, you will never lose the meaning of life.” – Mahatma<\/em>
\nGandhi<\/em><\/p>\n

Your very affectionate<\/em>
\nVivian Mil.<\/em>
\n– Odaka Yoga Teacher RYT 500<\/em>
\nInstagram: @ararisko_harmony_yoga_<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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