Before we begin.
I'd like to invite you to simply listen.
You don't need to analyze these words or try to understand them with the mind.
Instead allow them to settle gently within you.
Like ripples upon a still lake.
This poem is inspired by Avidya,
The first of the five kleshas described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Avidya,
Often translated as ignorance,
Is more accurately understood as misperception.
The tendency to mistake appearances for reality.
And to forget the deeper truth of who we are.
As you listen.
You may recognize moments from your own life.
Times when fear was created by misunderstanding.
Or when clarity emerged simply because you began to see differently.
May these words remind you that wisdom is not about becoming someone new.
It is about gently removing the veils that hide what has always been present.
So take a slow comfortable breath.
Allow yourself to settle.
And simply listen.
A poem titled The Rope Was Never a Snake.
There was a moment when I believed everything I saw.
Every thought.
Of the feel.
Every story felt like truth.
I called it me.
I held it tightly as if letting go would undo me.
But then.
.
.
A quiet light appeared.
Not loud,
Not forceful,
Just present.
And in that seeing,
Something softened.
Not because the world changed,
But because I did.
The snake disappeared and the rope had always been enough.
And I.
.
.
Had always been.
The One,
Who could see?
Do we have any questions,
Anyone would like to share anything or just send me some hearts.
So I know that you're still over here.
Because sometimes it can be a bit quiet.
So these Yoga Nidra events are part of a series of events that take place every Venice Day.
Thank you,
Laura.
And uh.
.
.
What we have started looking at from this week are the five afflictions.
Today we looked at avidya.
The next week we will be looking at asmita and asmita translates to egoism.
So next week's session will be based on asmita,
Egoism.
Tomorrow,
Thursday is.
.
.
The prosperous heart book discussion club we are we are now on chapter two we are now on week two and week two is titled having enough So if you're a fan of Julia Cameron's work.
And even if you're not.
And if you've been following the book.
And even if you've not been following the book.
There's immense value to be gotten from that event which happens tomorrow.
And that is a one and a half event on the book,
The prosperous heart.
Monday is my life balance series of events and I will be putting up that event in a day or two.
Do give a listen to the tracks I have on inside timer.
Do check out the courses I have on inside timer.
I also have a course on Yoga Nidra for anyone who would just want to go a bit deeper into the Yoga Nidra practice.
And If anyone wants to connect with me whether to give me a suggestion whether to send me feedback,
You can drop me a message to my inside timer teacher profile.
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You can drop me a message on there and finally if any of you are not following me yet,
Do give me a follow.
Thank you,
Sada.
Thank you very much.
Any questions,
Any comments,
Anything?
So with that,
I will wind up today's event.
So I'll close today's event with a short blessing.
May you be Gently released from the burden of miss seeing.
May what is unclear be met not with force but with light.
May you remember again and again.
That you are not what passes but what remains aware.
And in moments of confusion,
May you pause long enough to see that the rope was never a snake.
And neither are you what you have been taught to fear.
Namaste.
