Not Two

Yoga means union. The idea that everything is connected, and that in “reality” there is only one of us - "Not two". Only the permanent is worth identifying with. There is, however, also the concept of Dharma. You will experience separateness and be on a path that is different from everyone else. 

Your actions matter. Actions have consequences. Maya is the experience we have that separates us from everything and everyone else. An illusion of reality, that is temporary and so not worth identifying with, and yet beautiful and still worth engaging with. In all shapes and forms. 

Part of detachment comes with awareness of how things have manifested/appeared/demonstrated. Noticing the emotion you are passing through but not being angry. 

You can view your mind as a controlled hallucination. Inputs come in – we feel, touch, smell, hear, and see. Then inside we ignore, accept, twist, contextualise, forget, project, and connect dots to create an impression of the world. We try make sense of the outside by finding patterns, and then acting. 

Acting in a way where we think we have a degree of control over the way our actions matter. If you want to still the waves of anxiety, and see beyond what is there... you have to deal with what is there. 

Realise what works where you are. Be aware of your story. Have a purpose... then create your meaning.

Not Separate