By Dr. Paul Jerard,
E-RYT 500
In a peaceful world,
diverse societies would recognize and respect the needs, values, and
responsibilities of others. People would put their selves in the shoes of
others to solve important issues. Men, women, and children would learn how to
sacrifice from time to time, in order to do what is best for society as a
whole. Conflict has been thriving around the globe since the beginning of time,
making world peace seem nearly unattainable. The idea of world peace has to
start with each individual. Every person must find an inner peace that allows
him or her to feel calm and centered. Every person would need to operate from a
place within that is not egocentric, but rather empathetic, loving, and
compassionate.
Inner Peace
Those who practice Yoga
know that it is a powerful tool for creating inner peace, one individual at a
time. Yoga is a tool to release daily stress, worry, and annoyance. It urges
you to focus on your body and breathing, as opposed to letting your thoughts
run away, creating more stress and worry. The meditative portion of Yoga
practice helps you live mindfully, or within the present moment. It helps you be
thankful for the little moments in life, that we often let pass by because we
are thinking about something in the past or future. When you are thankful and
present in the current moment, you are able to bring peace to yourself.
Empathy
As inner peace begins to
wash over you, it is much easier to start considering the needs and feelings of
others. When you start using empathy to impact the decisions in your life,
people start seeing you as a compassionate person. Compassionate people resolve
conflicts by putting the needs of others before their own, resulting in a more
peaceful situation for everyone. If everyone in the world acted with compassion
and empathy, conflicts would be reduced and we would be on the path to world
peace.
Encourage Service
Another basic principle of
Yoga involves service to others. Helping others while asking for nothing in
return makes people feel good on the inside, increases self-confidence, and
improves interpersonal relationships. Yoga encourages you to help others in a
way that is meaningful to you. When people act in the interest of others,
instead of constantly pursuing selfish goals, the world becomes a more peaceful
place.
Yoga can indeed bring world
peace, if everyone gets on board. Regardless of our differences, if everyone
follows a path to total enlightenment, the world will be affected in a positive
way.
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