Letting Go

It's a crazy world we're living in. Just now tonight I had almost forgotten about the mini yoga workshop, when suddenly 4 people arrive. You have to imagine that i was always doing it with like 1 or 2 people, and sometimes nobody showed up. But then when I let go, and put the least amount of effort, it suddenly happens that people come. I was so happily surprised; I even gave one of the girls a YWC CD for free!

That same girl was also really interested in doing the yes+ course. I need to get more people now, because she would really love it, and so would they. Are things finally moving in Dresden? Looks like it! Let's see what's up next. Wednesday I'm going to the meditation evening again, so maybe I can catch some more lost souls there. Either way, this little event really motivated me when I was needing it most. Thanks! You can be sure I'll gladly continue freezing my ass off flyering now.

About one week left, it's definitely possible. Three more yoga nights to introduce people to spirituality. It's gonna be an exciting game! Like those football games where your favorite team is losing, and time is ticking, but they're working for it, and they might just pull it off! I remember seeing Liverpool beat AC Milan or whatever team it was, from a 3-0 to a 3-3, and then they even managed to take it during extra time. I was watching it in Paris, when I was there with school. Must have been 2004. It's probably on youtube.

I must say that my favorite yes+ participants are those who never did anything similar, are a little bit sceptical, but still have the open mindedness to at least come and check it out. Just lovely. Such was one of the girls who was here tonight. Afterwards I asked her how she liked it, and she was really happy that she came. And that's it; doing something new is always a rewarding experience, even if it doesn't seem so at first glance. Because not all our experiences are labled as good.

This is why I don't like to label an experience as good or bad. It's just an experience, and nothing more or less. Every experience can help you find truth, help you find you, help you grow. You just gotta let go and enjoy the ride. You don't have any control over this rollercoaster anyway; it's just happening, and it will keep on happening. Whoever was afraid of losing sight of the events that occured to one's life, was the one who made up the illusion of control. There is no control, but in thinking there is, lies salvation.

Really? I think the only thing that can come from that idea is frustration; as soon as events take on a turn which is not to your likings, you'll start tearing your hair out and scream. Figuratively speaking, but sure some people actually do this. Just let go and relax. I believe everything happens for good, but you need to be able to perceive this, to recognize it. When is our perception clear? When we're relaxed. So what is the last thing we should do when the shit hits the fan? Exactly.

Most people are coca cola machines; you press a button, knowing exactly what will come out. Most of human behaviour has got nothing to do with consciousness or reason, even though people would like to believe so. As Oscar Wilde so eloquenty put: "One is tempted to define man as a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason."

It takes time and practice to become aware of these tendencies, but it's definitely worth it. Trust me, you don't wanna be a football of your own software program. If there's anything you would like to control, I would say don't let your emotions control you.