Monday reflection

 Monday Reflection – The Body Is Wisdom, The Soul Is Silence

This morning, I rose at 4 o’clock with quiet gratitude in my heart. The still air and soft pull of the full moon guided me before the first light of dawn. As I began my yoga, something opened inside me — a deep knowing that yoga itself is wisdom and that the body is the teacher.

During my push-ups, my body moved into a posture I had never entered before, almost as if it were revealing a hidden strength. That simple moment showed me that every movement carries its own teaching. I realized I’m getting closer to 1,000 push-ups, but more than numbers, I felt the true meaning of surrender — letting the body lead and the mind listen. The fatigue after my morning run wasn’t weakness; it was the body whispering, “Learn, rest, surrender.” The moon appeared briefly, then vanished behind the clouds, just like wisdom — showing itself for a moment before inviting deeper reflection.

Through the day, my body wanted stillness. I read, rested, read again, and honored that rhythm. Later, I returned to jogging slowly, chanting softly, letting my feet connect with the earth and my breath cleanse all distraction. Each step felt sacred, and the tingling in my hands reminded me that the body itself is divine.

As the evening unfolded, I joined another gathering. I watched people laugh and celebrate, and within their joy, I saw mirrors of my own journey. These past years — through pain, running, meditation, and prayer — have carved in me a discipline that words can barely explain. When someone mentioned gratitude, I smiled quietly. People see the light, even if they do not say it aloud. My path may seem unusual — sleeping outside, walking miles, practicing before sunrise — yet it has brought me home to myself.

When the moon returned tonight, it felt like a nod from the universe, reminding me that presence itself is the greatest teacher. I’ve become more sensitive to energy; I can feel when ego speaks and when silence does. And now, I’m learning to simply be quiet — to let understanding speak for itself.

I saw a brother tonight who shares a similar path. I felt his pain and recognized it because I’ve walked through that same valley. But I no longer feel homeless; I feel home within myself. That realization freed me. It reminded me that material subtraction is not loss — it’s liberation.

Before the night closed, a new vision touched my heart — to one day build a company or an app that helps disabled people move freely without payment or struggle. That dream made me smile. Service, I realize, is the next form of yoga.

So as the moon whispers above me again, I rest in peace. The body is wisdom. The soul is silence. And tonight, I am both.

— Yoruba Yogi 🌕

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