Turning to practice during difficult times

At difficult times in our lives, it’s common to feel overwhelmed and find it hard to find time to practice.

Parables and true stories abound of yogic sages and meditators telling us to do just the opposite–to turn even more than usual to the practices for support during our most difficult times.

I have always tried to follow this advice not to “solve” any problems, but to find the space the practices can provide–the support and love that arises, bringing greater balance or equilibrium or calm, engendering greater compassion for myself and others.

Turning to yoga and meditation at difficult times has always been a good turn, a turn that’s only intensifying my love and appreciation for the practices that are always there for you… if you only turn to them.