Know thyself. These were the words inscribed almost as a warning in the pronaos of the Temple of Apollo in...
What does "Know Thyself" really mean? We explore answers - mundane and profound - with our signature no-nonsense, practical, see-for-yourself approach.
KNOWING YOURSELF...... The moment is....NOW,... you are dressed in your favorite movable clothing, on a special "magic carpet" costing anywhere from $10-$200....The room is dimly lit and you are flanked by stretchy, seemingly advanced practitioners of a great art form. The music is soft and unfamiliar, the scent is light but calls to mind what a far off land rich in wisdom may smell of. The temperature is pleasant and the decor simple but evokes a joyous and peaceful response. A voice comes from somewhere nearby and suggests that you start to contort your body in a manner in which you are unsure that you will be able to enter, no less exit... Your mind considers this and the obvious alternative, going to the bathroom or being reminded of a sudden emergency of having a latte'..... You decide to attempt to venture into this geometric shape that the instructor asks you to make with your body,... You look around and everyone seems to know exactly what to do EXCEPT YOU! ... How could it be?....You begin by following the instructions and ... whoa! low and behold, you almost look like your fellow yogi,... Suddenly, a warm, sensation works through your foot,... No, wait,... those are pins and needles because your foot is beginning to FALL asleep! and suddenly you are reminded of a time when your cousin Joey played a joke on you as a child and you start to relive this past experience, ... Oh no! your thoughts shift and you start tripping down memory lane, ... Oh! and then,... the instructor,... the horrible torture guide that she is...asks you to further cause discomfort to yourself and maneuver another portion of a limb into a place you are CERTAIN it was not intended to be...EVER! ...... and then,... the TEACHER... asks you to BE STILL,... in this annoying syrupy voice..... you sneak a peak and the other practitioners all seem to be perfectly happy and at ease,... some making sounds that appear to support the fact that they are actually ENJOYING themselves.... geeez! What are you doing here? Why did you decide to come to YOGA today !!!!???? and herein lies the ultimate question? To stay or not to stay?.... You have to stay in the class,... it would be FAR too dramatic to get up and leave the CLASS! AAaaahhhh.... but, you could gently and slowly back out of this POSTURE... OR,.. you could stay.....So,... you first,... TAKE A DEEP breath,... and sit with yourself,... wait,... so many voices in that head trying to make a decision! ....stay, go, bagel, coffee, the dog, oil change, purple shirt, next year, last week,... oh my! So,... the decision is to release thoughts and open to the possibilities of sitting with yourself in this asana ( yoga seat/ yoga posture) or knowing that it is not the correct time( body or mind or spirit or hamstring) to stay and carefully, while breathing, release and exit gracefully from the shape. Sitting with yourself in a shape ( yoga pose) can be VERY enlightening,...I mentioned in a blogpost the relationship with self,... this is where we are here. Can you sit with yourself,... release the chatter, clear the screen in the mind,... calm yourself, release from sensory awareness, breath,.. observe. I bring up the alternative ( exiting the posture ) because I truly believe sometimes, we need to just dissolve the ego and listen to the body,...( or that chattering little mind!) therefore, I remind students to HONOR where they are... and knowing thyself is the beginning of wisdom. There is POWER in BOTH,...obviously as we become more FLEXIBLE in MIND ( the body is hopeful to also follow), we able to see more clearly that discomfort, challenge, these things PUSH our boundaries and here we are...BOUNDARIES... should you stay or "SHOULD YOU GO?" well.....Limits are, in my opinion a little less pliable... As compared to a "boundary". Therefore my point here,...*wait, I am getting there! ha! My point is on the mat, we FIND our boundaries, sometimes our limits,... the boundaries, I feel,.. are set but you can negotiate at times with said boundaries.... We, as humans, constantly have our boundaries "tested",... this occurs on the mat ( because most things on the mat are reflecting or will be reflected OFF the mat in our daily lives),...So, "should you stay or should you go"? The next time you find yourself in a precarious position....This question MAY rise up...As yogi's, we realize there is great power in the KNOWING, great wisdom boils up at this crucial moments,... can you be AWAKE enough to SIT WITH YOURSELF,....? to LISTEN and to discern, ... through the many voices that may be present and make a choice/decision for your HIGHEST good, in that moment to STAY OR GO.... The lessons will come,... even if you push them away,...they will continue to TRY to come to you. Spending time with yourself on the mat, provides an opportunity to get to know yourself more deeply,... thereby giving rise to a chance to hear something to that MAY inspire you to get to know thyself a bit better. .....take a deep breath, swing your leg around your neck like a scarf and relax.......peace! Namaste'
Paper Type: Value Poster Paper (Matte) Your walls are a reflection of your personality, so let them speak with your favorite quotes, art, or designs printed on our custom Giclee posters! Choose from up to 5 unique, high quality paper types to meet your creative or business needs. All are great options that feature a smooth surface with vibrant full color printing. Using pigment-based inks (rather than dye-based inks), your photos and artwork will be printed at the highest resolution, preserving all their original detail and their full-color spectrum. Browse through standard or custom size posters and framing options to create art that’s a perfect representation of you. Gallery quality Giclee prints Ideal for vibrant artwork and photo reproduction Matte finish with an acid-free smooth surface Pigment-based inks for full-color spectrum high-resolution printing 45 lb., 7.5 point thick poster paper Available in custom sizing up to 60” Frame available on all standard sizes Frames include Non-Glare Acrylic Glazing
A collection of 25 journal prompts for self-knowledge and self-discovery. Personal growth and personal development always start with self-reflection, and these prompts are perfect for this. They can also be used as guided meditation prompts or morning pages prompts. Journaling and writing is a great
Here's the thing- Becoming a polymath is all about balance and relativity. Figuring out the exact best path for yourself is a journey that only you yourself can undertake. Pursue too many things at one time and you'll spread yourself too thin, only developing a cursory knowledge of subjects. Focus too narrowly and you'll lack the breadth of knowledge that is so characteristic of the renaissance person.
Know Thyself Then You Will Understand
kushandwizdom: “ More picture quotes here ”
Ancient wisdom and truth that can never be forgotten nor lost. Master yourself before trying to master others.… by milianybonet
Accomplished poet, writer and author, Colleen Millsteed enthralls her readers once again with her prose, writing of the fight against one's mind.
UNFRAMED PRINTS INFO Professionally Printed on Ultra-Premium Luster Photo Paper 11 mil thick Slightly glossy Fingerprint resistant Frame NOT included Made to Order These prints will last a lifetime behind glass FRAMED PRINTS INFO 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick paper Paper weight: 260 g/m² .75” (1.9 cm) thick Ayous wood frame Hanging hardware included Acrylite front protector Lightweight MOUNTED CANVAS Canvas prints are printed on Acid-free, PH-neutral, poly-cotton base. Printed on textured and fade-resistant canvas. Canvas is a great option because of its minimalist beauty without the expense of framing and matting. Mounting brackets included Hand-glued solid wood stretcher bars 1.5″ (3.81 cm) deep
They who know the life of life, the Eye of the Eye, the ear of the ear, the mind of the mind, they have comprehended the ancient, primeval Brahman. This eternal being that can never be proved, is t…
How recording your story now benefits you: peace, perspective, gratitude, recognizing strengths, lowering stress, and a stronger sense of self. This is a must-read for self-care! #familyhistoryfriday #goodforyou #tellyourstory #empowerment
The Soul is the cause or source of the living body. The Soul cannot be a body, but something relative to a body. That is why it is in a body, and a body of a definite kind… ~ Aristotle www.…
Dig deep inside, battle self-doubt and become the person you know you can be. Richard Skinner on the healing powers of writing a novel
Beautiful 'Know thyself Socrates' Poster Print by Oliver Herlemann ✓ Printed on Metal ✓ Easy Magnet Mounting ✓ Worldwide Shipping. Buy online at DISPLATE.
To thine own self be true. ~ Socrates
You suppose you are the trouble But you are the cure You suppose that you are the lock on the door But you are the key that opens it It’s too bad that you want to be someone else You don̵…
Understanding dissolves fear. When we understand the true nature of our being, fears dissipate. We are spiritual beings, not human beings… ~ Dr. Brian Weiss www.mynzahosiris.wordpress.com
A #Poem
