Member-only story
100 Sure-Fire Reasons to Go Within
Why people turn their attention from the outside to the inside
Since the beginning of time, there have always been peace-seeking people who have “turned within” — seekers of truth and knowledge of the Self. Disappointed in the ways of the world, many have ended up in caves, monasteries, ashrams or the lotus position. Some sought the guidance of Teachers, Sages, or Masters while others stayed closer to home and simply checked out their nearest yoga class.
If you are feeling the need, these days, to redirect your attention from the outside world to the unexplored world within your own self, there’s a good chance your reasons are on the following list. How many apply to you?
1. You just lost your job
2. Oprah told you to
3. Your 401K is now a 101K
4. The world always seems to let you down
5. You’re not getting any younger
6. You’ve always been curious about this going within business
7. Someone you love recently died and it got you musing about your own mortality
8. You think the Dali Lama is cool
9. You had a near death experience years ago, but could never figure out how to stay in that…
