

On pain, Buddha and enlightenment
Our human destiny is to have suffering.
(Shunryu Suzuki Roshi)
When we start with Yoga, or practice meditation, we think that it is a healing art, which will lead us away from pain and misery.
We think that when we do it correctly, we will be super flexible and carry a smile on our face all day long.
We will stay young forever, become immortal and invincible.
We imagine ourselves as picture perfect calmness and serenity.
Or maybe that was just me 17 years ago. I did hav