Satya Yoga

heyam duhkham anagatam
the suffering from pain that has not yet arisen is avoidable

This simple and yet impactful verse caught my immediate attention while I was writing the July article. It made me realize we can avoid pain / sorrow with our knowledge, wisdom and awareness.

When we overeat, we end up with a bloated stomach, stomach-ache, weight gain. We should watch what we eat or perhaps cut down the serving portion.

When we buy things out of impulse, we end up with wastage and harming the environment. Do we really need the same t-shirt in 5 different colours or another new hand phone, camera or computer to stay ahead of technology.
When we are with friends or communities that are ‘toxic’, they pull us down and make us miserable. A true friend will never judge or attempt to change you; they love you for who you are.

With the right knowledge comes right action. Think twice. We write our own script to our life through our thoughts, action and speech.