Why do some Yoga Gurus frown on the concept of prosperity? What does a prosperous life mean to them? How do you define prosperity? If you want to be prosperous, how would you go about cultivating abundant energy? Let's take a journey into Yogic philosophy and the energy surrounding the cultivation of prosperity.
Is a prosperous life bad? Is abundance the reason for a miserable existence? The reason prosperity is scorned by some is based upon what a person does with it. Will a person become greedy or generous, when faced with a sudden windfall of wealth? It all depends on the person. Greed and selfishness are the true roots of the problem.
There seems to be an ageless conflict between spiritual growth and economic growth. Some people see prosperity only as material wealth. This is how the dividing line between Yoga and money was arrived at. Yet, all of us wish a newborn child and a newlywed couple a long and prosperous life.
Prosperity has many definitions, and the most important qualities of a prosperous life are not tangible. Prosperity can be defined as any of the following: Comfort, joy, inner peace, love, an easy life, or fortunate financial circumstances. The opposite of prosperity is misery, inner turmoil, sadness, rage, or poverty.
Only a person, who is consumed with intense hatred, would wish misery, sadness, rage, or poverty, on another being. Therefore, look at abundance and prosperity for what they are. Prosperity and abundance are tools to help everyone.
If you want to be prosperous, how would you go about cultivating the energy of abundance? Firstly, you should realize that you deserve prosperity as much as anyone else. So many people feel that they are not worthy of a comfortable life. This sort of change in your thinking requires you to re-program your mind and envision success.
The second step is to engage The Law of Karma by taking positive action. Do not wait for your dreams to happen by wishing for them. You must move forward, toward your dreams, with a plan of action. Just by making small changes each day, you are on the path to prosperity.
Your meditation or Yoga practice time should be filled with positive energy. You could view meditation and Yoga as time spent "charging your batteries." The ancient Yogis realized that the cultivation of energy, which we know as Prana, was time well spent. Complete presence in the moment, during meditation or Yoga practice, allows you to draw positive energy from your surroundings.
Copyright 2009 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
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Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html
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