Excessive Yang

May 4th, 2008 | Teachings |



We speak quite often of keeping a harmonic balance within. When we become unbalanced, it is often because our yang has taken a dominant position. The yang which is the aggressive, ambitious side of us, takes control and pushes the yin down to less than needed levels. As a result, the yang gets us into affairs that are often regrettable and cause suffering. It is true than some suffer because of too little yang, but that is not in the majority of circumstances where imbalance occurs.

Look around you and you see and hear excessive yang. Yelling, loud music, and egos out of control are the result of too much yang. Sadly, most people do not know how to keep a healthy balance. Culture and society encourage an abundance of yang. This is not good. When yangs collide, there is bound to be great struggle. A yin will yield to a yang, yet overcome. Softness overcoming hardness.

Is it of the utmost importance that we keep everything balanced within. Cultivate the yin by letting go of desires and attachments. Do not meet the oncoming wave head on, but instead turn to lessen the blow and cut through it easier. We must remove the excess of yang and maintain harmony of the mind. This is the way to flow with the universe and enjoy harmony within.

 

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