Make your life your Message

I have recently gotten word that my mentor, friend and guiding light has passed.  A wonderful human being in every sense of the word, a true teacher and mentor who unselfishly shared his yogic knowledge without reserve and who inspired me to continually pursue the truth in everything I do.  His lessons of unconditional love and peace will be cherished always and I am forever grateful for his friendship and words of wisdom.  His most valuable lessons were not spoken but lived.  He is the one who inspired me to raise funds back in 2005 with the Yogifitness website for the Tsunami events in southeast Asia and then Katrina here at home.

 

I remember when Raj returned to India after he finished his assignment with his company here.  I felt that I was loosing a great teacher and that I needed to learn more.  He responded by saying that I already learned the most important lessons from him and that the rest of my lessons will come from within.  Its not the breath work, asana practice, meditation that is important.  Those are just tools of maintenance.  Its what I DO with my life that counts.  Its about sharing, learning, helping others. Its about challening oneself always and leaving this existence better than when we arrived. So my fellow Yogis and Yoginis, Friends, Family, fellow Athletes, Coaches, Do what you Do Best and challenge yourself daily.  In honor of my teacher, contemplate on his words above and discover the inner treasures in you.

 

Namaste