Creativity and the Yogic Path
Mary Taylor
Residue from our yoga practice shows up in life in such unique and unexpected ways that sometimes we don’t even notice. In retrospect we may realize that decisions we’ve made or interactions with others were mysteriously informed by the feelings of steadiness and introspection that a good practice left in its wake. But often the benefit of practice goes unnoticed until gradually over time we progress along an imagined path toward we’ve defined as the path toward becoming a yogi. To the astonishment of those of us who practice diligently for years, there are always those we meet along the way who, even before they step onto the mat, seem to be natural born yogis. Not because they can do parlor tricks like grabbing heels in a backbend or putting their foot in their armpit on purpose, but because they are fully at home in the generous, caring realms that are the residue of a good practice. Thes are people who have extraordinary awareness of the world and others and are naturally caring, reflective and compassionate. Fred Mclean is one such natural.
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