Yesterday, the ending was cut off right when the Wise Guys info was making a point. As a reminder and a conclusion— the student had asked the Swami why he seemed to be more troubled than before even after he had started doing the yoga practices. Wasn’tyoga supposed to produce peacefulness and mental serenity with clarity?

And the Swami responded by saying that the student was simply becoming more sensitive and aware, thus paying the price for that sensitivity. “Everything happening to you now was also happening to you before, but you were undeveloped and coarse in your awareness, not as acutely conscious of it as you are now. Since you are becoming sensitized, you are also becoming more critical of your own life. Mistakes, failures, and character flaws which you have a carried all your life without caring much about them suddenly loom up clear and ugly before you, exposing themselves in the light of your newly developed awareness.”

The Swami continued by saying that as one develops the practice further, and that as one grows in Non-attachment, one develops a state of steady understanding in which one can observe oneself, one’s thoughts, one’s actions clearly without feeling exulted in pride nor disgusted with shame. This Non-attachment allows one to view oneself honestly without negative emotions. From this state of steady wisdom, one is not pulled nor pushed, not repelled nor compelled but rather one can discern more wisely and act with clarity. This steady state is the position that allows a shift in consciousness.

Short and sweet — aim for stillness in Non-attachment to grow discernment and thus realize greater radiance. Stillness is the portal to realize Being. Bliss. Easy for me to say . . . .

What will the Wise Guys say today? Stick around and find out