Consternation

As I deepen into the path of yoga, I am patiently waiting for the "nice" people to surface...but, unexpectedly, it's quite the opposite that manifest. I have found, through the years (not that many, but a few admittedly) that there is more arrogance and self-righteousness amongst "yogis" than even the general population. This is a problem. I LOVE yoga...I love the philosophy and the devotion, the humility, the dedication, the concept that we are all, at one stage of life or the other, on the same path of destruction. I find this egoism the most prevalent among those people who call themselves 'teachers' of yoga. I've heard it said that it's because we are all damaged that we pursue this path of yoga...and, yeah, I get it...I'm just as messed up as the next girl and I humbly admit that it's yoga that keeps me from blowing my brains out...but, people! Those in the know must live by example! Just because someone has a 500 hr RYT (you know who you are) does NOT, necessarily, mean you have more of what it takes as a teacher than someone with an 200 hr or even less. REMEMBER WHERE YOU COME FROM! Remember your teachers! Remember them as if they were watching all that you say and do...would they agree with you?? Would they be proud??? Would they ADMIT that they were your teacher...seriously?? Arrogance is the Devils playground...assess your values. Assess your intentions. Know the difference between "bold and assertive" and "arrogant and ego-centric"...they are NOT the same.

Many Blessings and Much Love, Kim