EQUAL ONENESS

By Fabienne Marneau, CH

Bonjour,

“A wise yogi sees everyone as equal”

͠      Bhagavad Gita 5.18

The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu scripture that teaches about the path to enlightenment. This passage from the Gita emphasizes the importance of treating all people with respect and love.

One of the main messages of the Bhagavad Gita is to see everyone as equal, regardless of their social status, religion, gender, or race, even species respecting animals as part of the creation.

We can learn from the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and apply it to our own lives. When we see everyone as equal, we show respect and love for all people; this attitude can lead to inner peace and happiness.

After watching a video from HappyJackYoga.com, I understood why I am always seeking justice and fairness. A few months ago, I was once again facing what I felt was an injustice and a lack of respect toward others. It triggered in me an extreme reaction that was disproportionate to the importance of the situation and lead me to react without compassion and understanding toward the person that I felt in disagreement with.

There is a fine line between knowing the truth about what we perceive as unfair, unjust, and the way we convey our opinion. Communication must also involve respect and compassion.

Because of my acute sense of equality, I have a tendency not to see authority as important. After all, if all equal, why should I? However, respecting others as equals, no matter who they are or what they have done also applies to those we are in disagreement with.

A good tip on how to improve communication and strive to embody fairness in your life is to raise self-awareness in regard to your own behavior and triggers. It will then be easier to begin to see others as equals and create more peace in the world.

By admitting openly that we overreacted using inappropriate excess of force in the attitude, tone of voice, and physical presence in general; we can move closer to self-transformation and ease the discomfort that was created. 

By respecting and loving everyone, a yogi (you and I) brings peace to the world. Yogis believe that by following this path, we can achieve inner peace and happiness. Isn’t what really matter most after all?

In Gratitude, Love, and Respect, 

Fabienne

͠    We will practice Equal Oneness in our next Soul Alchemy Workshop