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What is a Yogi?

3/9/2016

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When I think about what I want to share with you, what feels the most authentic is living a simple lifestyle.  Also, with all of the information out there, sometimes I feel overwhelmed and I'm sure I'm not alone in that, so when I add more to this blog, I promise it will be short and to the point! 

Being a Simple Yogi brings the most meaning for me and as I think about what this means, the first question that comes to mind is 'What is a Yogi?' Is it physically practicing yoga? Not really, no.  I think what makes you a Yogi is to "practice" what you preach and from personal experience let me tell you, it is not easy!

One of the biggest things I preach is Ahimsa - Nonharming in thoughts, words and actions.  I struggle with negative thoughts about myself and others, but because I make it a practice to do this less, I am very aware when those negative thoughts enter. Most of the time I catch it and choose not to speak because even though I've hurt myself with these thoughts, I don't want to hurt others and I have control over that. Here's the kicker - After years of practice, I have lessened these negative thoughts, heck I've lessened all of my thoughts :) but even though they aren't completely gone, I experience less suffering and more quality conversations.

SO with the definition of Yogi, my 1st question to you is - What do you preach? My 2nd question is then - Do you practice it?  Consider this as you move throughout your day and maybe you'll make different choices, change your thoughts and be happier!
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Stacy Youst
3/9/2016 07:05:38 pm

This can be my daily intention for the whole year! It may take me that long to really get into it.

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Stephanie Forest
3/9/2016 08:14:54 pm

Yes, Stacy, I am working on this regularly throughout my day. Always more challenges; but I think worth the effort:)

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Melissa Kleehammer link
3/10/2016 08:41:48 am

So glad you're working on this, Stephanie, and yep, very worth it!

Melissa Kleehammer link
3/10/2016 08:40:43 am

And that's OK Stacy! Sometimes stuff like this takes a long time for us just to sit with it, before any action takes place.

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