Satya (Truthfulness) – November 2022 Challenge

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Happy Thursday Yogis! Also, Happy Thanksgiving to my US Yogis!

Today is Satya or Truthfulness Day! We are staying synced up with our 30 Day Challenge group. We are continuing on with weaving practice of each of the Yamas into our day. Last time we practiced the second of the Yamas with a kind truth, but today we will examine and practice from a different angle.

cool perspective looking out rainy window at ocean and tropical mountain islands under rainy gray sky - satya truth truthfulness self honesty Quote: Being honest when you’re dealing with others is easier to do because your honesty is on the table for all to view… Being honest with yourself is more difficult because you only have to justify it in private where no one can see it. - Jeffrey Gitomer
Being honest when you’re dealing with others is easier to do because your honesty is on the table for all to view… Being honest with yourself is more difficult because you only have to justify it in private where no one can see it. – Jeffrey Gitomer

Today’s Daily Yogi Practice is to actively exercise Satya / truthfulness with ourselves. Need ideas? It can be big or small.

This usually means examining mindsets, practices, or people in our life that may not be serving us. For example, maybe you are like me and should really examine eating less candy and more veggies. Or maybe you have other unhealthy practices like smoking, or a medical issue you have been putting off getting examined. Perhaps you have “friends” who cut you down to bring themselves up or consistently take but never offer support.

We usually know deep down what truths we need to accept… perhaps meditate to allow these thoughts to come up. Accepting difficult truths is a big step, and do not push yourself to do anything until you are ready. But, if you decide you are up for it, plan a course of action to resolve what you had been avoiding.

If you are visiting or zooming family for Thanksgiving today, arguments are common around the holiday table. Rather than thinking you are projecting Satya on others (remember Satya is KIND truth), reflect on something shared with me by a wise friend – “we can either be right, or be happy” and reflect on whether engaging in conflict will make you happy.

Please remember this can be a difficult practice, so be gentle with yourself!

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Please comment and share how you decided to practice Satya with yourself today. This can be difficult, but honestly is always the best policy. Always remember, be kind!

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