Modern Social Activism

It is my humble opinion that the sheer volume of charitable organizations in this country quells the spirit of social activism.  It’s been my experience that the majority of these organizations require a financial “donation.”  And isn’t that the American way to throw money at our problems?  Here’s a hundred dollars to get that poor child off of my television.  If social activism has become an act of raising money than it castrates the “lower class” (majority) and gives a false sense of altruism to the middle and upper class in this country.  Social activism should be about raising the awareness of injustices, of failed systems, and impending crisis!  Uniting to democratically fight the powers that be, not financially (impossible!), but with our humanity!

Save your money, increase your awareness!

Questions/comments please

What is your defintion of Slavery?

Thoughts coming soon....

Yoga-piphany

For those of you that are saying what the heck is that... Every now and then a Yoga student experiences an "Ah-ha."  A discovery about one's self.  A movement pattern, a missing breath, a handstand etc...

My Yoga-piphany happened while planning a Yoga class...

Sharon Gannon said "A good teacher lives for their students and is only interested in facilitating the student’s enlightenment."

Since our own ideas of enlightenment or realization can be different, my goal as a teacher is to "soften" those rigid or blocked areas of the body, mind, and subtle bodies.  By softening those areas within, we invite self-discovery.  Does that make sense?

So the idea of "Yoga-Court" in my humble opinion is not a court of public opinion, but the realization as a teacher of your own intentions.  I shouldn't simply teach a certain way because it is popular; I need to teach what's in my heart.  I needn't worry about the results only the genuine love that I can offer.  It is all that I can offer :)

Humbly yours,
Justin