“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Carl Sagan.  I love this quote because I am on a constant quest of self study and even though I think I know what’s best or what’s coming for me, the truth is I have no idea.  However, I love, love the idea that something incredible is waiting to be known! Self inquiry at its best!

 

Santosha - how are you doing? Do you feel a sense of inner calm and contentment? Or maybe this month you are using this focus to become aware of your lack of Santosha and even better…maybe you are uncovering your blocks!

The first week I spoke of 2 means to the end of Santosha - gratitude and acceptance.  Last week we explored a couple of blocks - “the grass is greener” thinking as well as planning and getting ready for the next thing - both of these ways of living take away any chance of feeling a calm, content center in the moment.

Is there anything else blocking your Santosha?  Take a few minutes to write out anything blocking your chances of living a life of Santosha.  Don’t confuse Santosha with fulfilled desires or blocks meaning unfulfilled desires.  Take the time to honestly appraise where you are right now and how you are feeling.  Step away from false kinds of contentment and penetrate into the meditative process of contentment.  This is true Santosha, an unshakeable inner calm no matter what - it is available to all of us if we choose to do the work!!!

Life is not easy and for whatever reason right now I am surrounded by people struggling with illnesses, losses and tragedies.  As my husband says…”this is not a dress rehearsal”, this is life right now.  I am always honest so I need to out myself and let you know I am bogged down with complete self inflicted inner turmoil that is blocking my Santosha! However, I am working overtime to overcome this!  My discomfort is of my own doing and the good news is my Santosha is also of my own doing!!  This is not a dress rehersal, so lets live life fully and not miss the moment.  The sun is shining, the beach is beautiful, I am healthy for today as is my family - lets do the work, but keep it simple and know we can all commit today to making peace with ourselves!!!