I have the urge to talk about politics, about the present situation that we are living in Portugal and I question myself - what does Yoga got to do with politics?Simple. The path of Yoga is a path on the search for truth, compassion and unity.
Yoga should permeate all aspects of your life, as it is a way of living, much broader than a physical activity.
And you cannot close your eyes when it is clear that politicians tell one thing today in Portugal and another thing tomorrow in the European Union quarters. You cannot ignore when decisions are made behind closed doors, in Portugal and in the European Union, serving the interests of a few major companies with thirst for power and profit without regarding the most basic values of life, like food sovereignty.
On the Portuguese political scenario, I advise you to see the speech of the Leader of the Portuguese Bar Association (Lawyers Official Association) who says "Corruption has spread to all levels of the Portuguese State"
I could only find it in Portuguese, but it would be very important to have an English version.
On the European Union behind doors, I advise you to get informed about the issue of Patents on Animals and Plants.
On the 18th April the European Union intends to approve an European Directive on creating a monopoly of seeds for agriculture - so that the only allowed seeds will be the ones sold by a small number of companies. This Directive puts our biodiversity at stake and the farmers on the hands of these companies.
yoga and politics? interesting to see the two words put together... indeed yoga develops midfullness and such tool helps become more aware of everything around you and what affects you. what you say is true , important decisions are made behind closed doors by people with no connection to reality , and these decisions change our lives in irreversable ways. in my view, the best thing to to is to become aware, to read, to speak , to be informed and not to ignore what is being done in our name. to be awake! have a look at this video " the shock doctrine " by Naomi Klein - 'The only way to resist shock is to know what is happening and why? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSF0e6oO_tw thanks for the post, my friend :)
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