KARMA

And now, something totally new...well, new to me anyway. Doe Zantamata a writer from Florida sent me this wonderful 120 page book in the mail. I think this is a very special book. Aside from the cover, no illustrations. Just modern well written words of wisdom. This is not the kind of book you look over and then stash it on the shelf or in some obscure drawer. No, this book and possibly some others now in the works should quickly become your daily reminder as to what is important in life and how to stay focused on staying happy and therefore healthy as well.

about...KARMA YOGA

Concept

The word karma is derived from the Sanskrit kri, meaning 'to do'. In its most basic sensekarma simply means action, and yoga translates to union. Thus karma yoga literally translates to the path of union through action. However, in Vedantic philosophy the wordkarma means both action and the effects of such action. Karma yoga is described as a way of acting, thinking and willing by which one orients oneself toward realization by acting in accordance with one's duty (dharma) without consideration of personal self-centered desires, likes or dislikes. One acts without being attached to the fruits of one's deeds.

Krishna explains that work done without selfish expectations purifies one's mind and gradually makes an individual fit to see the value of reason. He states that it is not necessary to remain in external solitude, or remain actionless, in order to practice a spiritual life, since the state of action or inaction is primarily determined in the mind.

Colours ( repeated, for the fun of it...)

...found this somewhere, there are a few other meditation panels on file and if I find them I'll be happy to display them on this blog.

I  use a combination of round and triangle pattern creation which I sort of focus on. I will reproduce it here, feel free to copy it, since it is my own idea based loosely on a black and white sketch in an old yoga book, I see no copyrights violations. It is 12x12 inches, the picture is not the best rendition of this frameless acrylic painting and I will try to do it again soon, but here it is for now.