“To all the mothers and sisters and wives and friends, I
want to offer my love and respect to the end.”
~ Adam Yauch
Swami Satchidananda shared a story about a question he
received from a student. It was posted
through the daily FB feed some time ago and apologize that I cannot find the
link to share. I’ll do my best to
retell.
The student, a mother of 3 small children, wrote to Swami Satchidananda to seek guidance. She was so busy taking
care of her family that she did not have time to do her daily practice and
worship. Swami Satchidananda replied that taking
care of her family IS worship—an act of selfless service and devotion. His advice was to worship, clothe, and bathe
her children as if she were worshiping, clothing, and bathing the Lord. Which is to say, continue to do exactly what
she has been doing all along.
I am proud to say that my wife is a much better yogi than I
can ever hope to be, raising our son and keeping the house and me in good
working order. She works in true service, and I am grateful.
There is no need to travel to far off lands in search of
spiritual teachers. Look to your wife,
to your mother. These are the saints we
should emulate.
Happy Mother’s Day!
In gratitude.
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