Coming to the Mat
For those who have come to grow, the whole world is a garden. For those who have come to learn, the whole world is a university. For those who have come to know God, the whole world is a prayer mat. — M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
Relax, and take this in before you practice today. Breathe into these words. this idea. Feel the difference. Most of the time, when I come to the mat, the whole world is a place to confirm my low self-esteem. I come to the mat to strive, to control, to win. Coming to the mat to win, I lose. What if I came to the mat to grow, to learn, to know God? — Rolf Gates, Meditations from the Mat
May 2nd, 2007 at 9:27 pm
What loving meditative thoughts for today…beautiful mat…
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:31 am
My purple yoga mat is my best friend. It knows me, my insecurities, my weaknesses.
It helps me and supports me and cheers for me in my morning yoga practice.