Yoga & More Awareness
Sunday, 15 June 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | Quinta dos Chões
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Yoga & More Awareness
Sunday, 15 June 2025
10:00 a.m.
Quinta dos Chões
Loved ones,
How do you actually take in world events?
Do you let the news in, or have you completely shut yourself off from everything that does not contribute to the beautiful society we are privileged to be part of? Because you can't handle negativity?
Does the news affect your day?
I get limited news (by my own choice) via news sites and a social platform. So I haven't completely shut myself off because I like to know what's going on in the world. All the misery will eventually affect even this remote corner where we live. If only in the prices of basic necessities, which continue to rise, and possible restrictions on free movement.
Now that it's Iran's turn, I thought: will prices rise even more, as they did during the Ukraine crisis? As if the grain used to bake bread here in Portugal at the local bakery comes from Eastern Europe. And let's not forget the sunflower oil. Another fact is that prices are going up, and when there is peace, they will not go down again. How is that possible? And no one is complaining about it. Everything is normal, apparently.
And there are many other things that surprise me somewhat. I am no longer shocked by anything. No, not that. Too much has happened since 2020 for that. Besides, there was already a lot going on before that. However, there was no need for the majority of the world's population to take notice. That need usually only arises when restrictions or shortages become a reality.
I am bringing up this subject – which no one really wants to talk about because it is negative – because it has everything to do with how consciously you live your life. The level of your consciousness determines how joyfully you can experience life despite all the mess in the world. That is the power of being able to control your consciousness. You are the only one who determines where your attention goes. No one else. When you relinquish control of your consciousness to chance, you are certainly a victim of the world because your life energy disappears into a deep pit.
Tomorrow, I want to do another training session with you on directing consciousness. Of course, we will start with physical yoga, which is also all about being consciously present. This will quiet the mind and make it easier to train the thinking that usually takes us everywhere. Simply because we are completely unaware of our possibilities and powers.
I hope to see you tomorrow around the pool at Quinta dos Chões.
In love for the world and everyone, Liesbeth