Do you think that you should not be paid for teaching Yoga? Have you ever been told that a spiritual life cannot have prosperity? Do you believe that you should live a life of suffering? Let's talk about three obstacles that people create to avoid prosperity.
First myth: While it is true that prosperity is not all about money, it is also true that many people have an ethical problem with wealth.
The first of these obstacles rests in the belief that one should not be paid for his or her time.
If you can teach me how to improve at golf, skiing, or tennis, you should be paid for it.
Now, I ask you: Is a Yoga teacher's time worth less than an instructor who will teach you a sports skill? Yoga instructors teach methods for improving mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
Is that worth less than a golf, skiing, or tennis lesson? Second myth: A spiritual life cannot be prosperous.
Were all of the temples, churches, mosques, and shrines built for free? Someone had to donate building materials, labor, and permits, to build spiritual gathering places.
In life, nothing is really free.
If you live off the land as a hunter and gatherer, you still have to devote much of your time toward your basic survival.
The homeless devote a lot of time toward gathering returnable bottles.
During the winter season, in northern climates, the homeless spend a significant amount of time keeping warm.
Warmth becomes as important as food.
Some do not succeed and they literally freeze to death.
If you acquire too much wealth from teaching Yoga, please devote it to the nearest charity for the homeless.
To be able to create abundance and donate it to others is a noble deed.
If you volunteer to live in poverty, your time will be devoted toward your basic survival, and it is doubtful you will have the resources to help others.
Third Myth: "I do not deserve prosperity.
" In reality, this is the same as: "I deserve to suffer.
" Whatever you believe becomes your reality.
If you attract suffering, it will surely come to you.
A life of suffering, misery, and poverty is the last thing you want to attract to yourself.
When we look at life, it should be with a balanced viewpoint.
Whatever you give, you will also receive.
If you love others, you will be loved.
If you hate others, you will be hated.
If prosperity comes your way, take it and give your fair share to those who have greater problems.
© Copyright 2009 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications