Thoughts on Yoga
Your Genius Potential
2008-04-03
I believe we all have genius inside of us. What makes one person a potential genius and not someone else? We say we believe that all people are created equal. If that’s true then we are all potential geniuses. If one person has genius in them we all do.Those who know how to bring it out of themselves are the ones we recognize as “genius.” The rest of us end up thinking that genius is out of our reach, something that is one in a million.
The problem is that we as a society don’t recognize enough types of genius. I think there are as many types of genius as there are individuals on the planet. We all have things we are very good at, and things we are not so good at. Something at which we excel can be our personal form of genius. The fact that we can do some things well points to our potential genius in one or more of those areas. If we can combine our aptitude with great love and dedication, then genius can come forth.
Why can’t we recognize that there is a genius category for raising children? For managing a household? For tending a garden? For cooking? For organizing events? For communing with nature? For Yoga? The list of possible genius categories is literally endless. What’s your potential genius?
I invite you this week to treat yourself as a genius in the making. Combine your abilities with your love and determination. Have confidence in your gifts. Approach your daily tasks as offerings. Nothing is too humble to shine with the light of divine inspiration. Most of all, have fun!
See you at yoga class.