there will always be light.
from this day on, may 18th will be known around the world as a day of sadness and death... it is the day that the sparkle left guruji's eyes forever...
but when i look at it a little closer and from a different angle, i also see it encompassed in radiant light, love and hope.
sitting in the shala, surrounded by pattabhi jois' family, friends and students, meditating and praying, i realized how incredibly grateful i am... to this man and for my life. this man laying before me on the floor, covered in garlands of flowers and rice, has changed my life forever... and i never even met him before this day.
guruji gave this world a yoga that has healed my body, mind and soul. he has shown me the peace and light that life brings. his energy permeates the shala, the world and my whole being. through this practice, he has taught me that i have the strength and power to heal myself. if this amazing being never existed, i wouldn't be here, in this space, at this time... and for that, i am eternally grateful.
so instead of grieving his death, i will celebrate his life... for no matter how indirectly, he has changed my life and given me strength... and love for myself.
Soo well said Lizzie... that I can only agree with you. The man I never met.. has given me something that has helped me change my life for the better, something that's given me strength to see thru everything and faith and belief that I can go beyond it all...much love and peace to him. Thank you Guruji.
ReplyDeleteOm Namah Shivaya. A great life indeed. xxx
ReplyDeletewow... you two are on such a higher level!thank you for keeping all of us posted. we owe you greatly for that. please dont stop updating! take care, miss ya! D
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