We have a habit of forgetting our true nature .
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JOY : Awaken to the Essence of Who You Truly Are
BY ELIZABETH KIPP
It ’ s funny how easily we can forget the sheer joy of living . Yogic philosophy reveals that joy is our natural state . Spiritual teachings across cultures around the world speak of the Light within each of us . It is a light of awakening , love , and joy . And yet , joy becomes so elusive .
We have a habit of forgetting our true nature .
A friend turned 70 years old the other day and was utterly depressed that she had reached this age . On the other hand , another friend turned 70 and was amazed and thrilled to have made it through so many solar returns . One person weighed down by time , the other buoyed by it . Both of these people are accurate from their point of view . As we experience the challenges in life – sadness and grief , difficulty , illness , betrayal , letdown , etc . – we learn through contrast how they can interfere with joy .
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