September 1 2010
Today I am contemplating the second niyama, which indicates it is an ongoing practice.

To be present and content means without internal conflict. It seems stilling the mind in meditation is a place to begin. Finding the quiet joy that arises within the heart is the true contentment. It can't be found outside myself.

Accepting the reality of the immediate situation and being patient with what is.

Also 'have what you have and don't want what you don't have' makes much sense.

Yvonne wrote the following quote on my get well card in June.
"I went everywhere with longing in my eyes,until here in my own house I feel Truth filling my sight."
Rumi