YFYI — Yoga For Your Intellect YFYI — #67 — The Work
Sep 23, 2024
Explore the fine balance between mental engagement and personal growth, highlighting perseverance and the yoga of the mind. Hear insights on the discipline required for spiritual advancement, with real-life examples like cold plunges illustrating self-discipline. Learn about the transformative power of e-learning and mentorship, alongside reflections on devotion from an inspiring 97-year-old yogi. Finally, dive into consciousness as a unifying theme, emphasizing deeper self-understanding and the importance of seizing opportunities in life.
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Do The Practice Even When You Don't Want To
- Do the practice even when you don’t feel like it; discipline is the growth engine of sadhana.
- Stick to a course or routine to strengthen the intellect by acting against impulses.
Use The E-Learning Course For Structured Study
- Try the Vedanta e-learning course or app to access structured lectures and student Q&A.
- Use it as a disciplined curriculum when you need external structure to maintain study.
Intellect As A Muscle
- Strengthening the intellect is like strengthening a muscle: use it to govern impulses and attachments.
- That disciplined intellect makes life more efficient and peaceful across domains.