My last day of practicing yoga with Saraswathi Jois was on Tuesday, but I am very happy to continue moving. I am very happy with how the trip and Saraswathi have added to my practice, though it definitely evolved much differently than I expected. Ashtanga can be grueling at time. I think this is one … Read more
This story can be read alone, or as the 17th section of the wanderer story. You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 or the latest story here: The Wanderer, Part 16 Tas woke up on a table in the middle of Fei’s chamber, his stomach was in agony and he could barely move … Read more
This story can be read alone, or as the 16th section of the wanderer story. You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 or the latest story here: The Wanderer, Part 15 Tas slipped in and out of sleep throughout the entire morning ceremony. He felt like he hadn’t rested at all the night … Read more
This story can be read alone, or as the 15th section of the wanderer story. You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 or the latest story here: The Wanderer, Part 14 Tas slowly ambled through a dark forest, he was lost. He didn’t know exactly where he was, but thought himself to be … Read more
This story can be read alone, or as the 14th section of the wanderer story. Please see the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 or the latest story here: The Wanderer, Part 13 Tas woke to find himself surrounded by dark shadows. He was alone, but he didn’t know where. He found a path down to a … Read more
The ego is a concept used to describe consciousness, made famous by Sigmund Freud and used consistently in religion to talk about the principles of “reality” and the functioning of the mind. The ego is an illusion, ultimately it does not exist outside of your own head. There are three primary reasons for the existence … Read more
Please read the first parts of the story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 The Wanderer, Part 2 The Wanderer, Part 3 The Wanderer, Part 4 The Wanderer, Part 5 The Wanderer, Part 6 The Wanderer, Part 7 The Wanderer, Part 8 The Wanderer, Part 9 The Wanderer, Part 10 Tas woke up comfortably, soft cushions … Read more
Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, love, fortune, and is considered the embodiment of beauty. She is the wife of Vishnu and carries his active energy. Her fours arms represent purusartha, or the four primary aims of human life: Dharma, Kama, Artha, and Moksha and representations of her can be found in many … Read more
Please read the first parts of the story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 The Wanderer, Part 2 The Wanderer, Part 3 The Wanderer, Part 4 The Wanderer, Part 5 The Wanderer, Part 6 The Wanderer, Part 7 The Wanderer, Part 8 The Wanderer, Part 9 Tas woke on a soft cushioned cot, his body felt … Read more