Last night in my yoga class we talked a lot about love and being in love. Not necessarily with a person, but with yourself and your body. While this doesnt have anything really to do with the picture or title of today's blog, I did a lot of thinking last night about the 10 precepts that Buddhism teaches and how I have been straying from them for the past few weeks. In Hinduism, Sheeva is the unmovable force that in yoga we call our ouja breath. I need to incorportate Sheeva into other aspects of my life...these just to name a few:

Not to intentionally or maliciously kill, but to cherish all life.
Not to steal, but to respect the possessions and lifetime of others.
Not to misuse sexual energy, but to be honest and respectful in mind and action.
Not to intentionally deceive, but to speak the truth.
Not to misuse drugs or alcohol, but to keep the mind clear.
Not to speak of others’ faults, but to be understanding and sympathetic.
Not to praise oneself by criticizing others, but to overcome one’s own shortcomings.
Not to withhold spiritual or material aid, but to give it freely when needed.
Not to give vent to anger, but to seek its source.
Not to speak ill of the Three Treasures, but to cherish and uphold them.

I chose today's picture because it captures my two heros.