I really like your observation of calm as a ‘marketable state’. For me it’s become another cog in the massive Wellness Industry machine which actually causes people to feel guilty or inadequate about their stressful, chaotic lives.. another thing people need to ‘be’.
As a part time yoga teacher I do think calmness can be developed as a tool, a way to approach to situations, a perspective preferable to anger. But it isn’t a permanent state, a thing to purchase or win.
Sorry I'm only just seeing this! Appreciate your comment and sharing your thoughts. I completely agree--as with most things in life, they can get pushed so far they turn into their opposites, and I think that's what's going on with the wellness industry these days.
I really like your observation of calm as a ‘marketable state’. For me it’s become another cog in the massive Wellness Industry machine which actually causes people to feel guilty or inadequate about their stressful, chaotic lives.. another thing people need to ‘be’.
As a part time yoga teacher I do think calmness can be developed as a tool, a way to approach to situations, a perspective preferable to anger. But it isn’t a permanent state, a thing to purchase or win.
Thanks for your writing x
Sorry I'm only just seeing this! Appreciate your comment and sharing your thoughts. I completely agree--as with most things in life, they can get pushed so far they turn into their opposites, and I think that's what's going on with the wellness industry these days.