One of my favorite yoga principles is a simple reminder to practice. If we knew how to get to enlightenment, we’d all choose it, but we can’t. We can only practice the things that make it possible to have this happy accident.
Whether you are hoping for enlightenment, or just happiness, contentment, or peace of mind, meditation is one of the practices that can increase the odds you’ll achieve it. But so is yoga, and walking, your art form, helping others, your passion.
In stories, even sweeping the path can get you there.
This principle is about practice.
​And really, anything you practice with intention, focus, discipline, and mindfulness leads toward happiness.
Awakening is always an accident. Our practices make us accident prone.
If we want a better life, we must practice those things that make life better.

These days, there are gurus everywhere. Mystic magicians, illumination influencers, light workers, bliss bringers, cosmic catalyzers, and levitated life-stylists are a dime a dozen. But really, if the shaman wears a Viking helmet and red white and blue face paint, he’s probably not the real deal. One of my favorite principles of yoga, this one is like a protective shield against scammers, and a solid, practical, tangible path to your own happiness.
Enlightenment is hard to attain. If anyone actually knew how to make it happen, we’d all do it.