Karma Yoga

For the past 15 years, I have walked the path of a Yogi – striving to be unmoved by external forces; to be of the world but not in the world; to develop a sense of pratayahara; to devote myself to selfless service; to reach for a state of “kaivalya.”

Yet as a human being, one is confronted with many trials & tribulations, successes, failures, apiphanies, and miracles. And yesterday, I was confronted with (perhaps one of the deepest emotional pains one can endure) the ending of a romantic relationship.

So that brings us to the question – “how does one walk forward?” And the answer – (the same answer as it always has been for me) – “through the continued practice of Yoga.” B.K.S. Iyengar states that “one must go through the pain.”

And so – yesterday, as I walked through San Francisco’s Mission District, I set at the Revolution Cafe. And as I sipped a Fat Tire Beer, I overheard a conversation. And, a smile came to lips. I found yet another opportunity to continue with my path – an opportunity to practice Karma Yoga. Check this out:

Name: Joe Lewis:
Education:
Height: 6′ 4″
Weight: 175lbs.
Age: 29
Birth Place/Origin: San Francisco, California
Present Location /Where do you live? San Francisco, CA 94110
Favorite Book: Illusions by Richard Bach

Joe Lewis is the founder of the Blue Six Acoustics Room located in the heart of the San Francisco Mission district at 3043 24th. Street, S.F. CA. The Bluesix Acoustic Room provides a meeting place for quality music and quality people.

Joe Lewis states, “My role , or the function that is my life is Music . I make music and collaborate with creative people . It is a great thing. I am surrounded by talent – people who don’t need to depend on each other , but believe in each other and support that belief . We all work hard and help each other succeed . . . .”

Recently, because of reasons out of his control, joe has lost his $4,000.00 bass. Unable to replace it, Joe is reaching out to the San Francisco, Bay Area Community for support. Therefore, here’s an opportunity to practice community service.
So!

• If you are a musician who understands the importance of a musical instrument …
• If you’ve ever drank a beer at /or/ are an alcoholic /or/ want to support the idea of “free music” . . . .
• If you’ve ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time. .. . .
• If money is burning a hole in your pocket /or/you might have something to raffle off at the fundraiser …
• If you’re a Karma Yogi / Yogini at heart …
• If you’re looking for your next booty call (smile) …. . . . .
  

Here’s a fine opportunity to do community service.

Replace The Bass Extravaganza

Sunday, 31st August 2008 –
Amnesia – 853 Valencia Street.
7:00pm. – $10 to $25 (no one turned away).

Who’s Playing the Music? – Here’s the Line Up:
7:00pm. – Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod
8:00pm. – Potholder & The Lid
8:45pm. – Ed Masuga
9:30pm. – The Ferocious Few
10:30pm. – Os Beaches
11:30pm. Jelly Roll Souls

And if you can’t make it to the fundraising gig – you can always find Joe Lewis practicing hatha yoga here:

Blue Six Acoustic Room
Hatha Yoga with Sarah Bernardt
3043 24th Street
Wednesday’s & Friday’s
9:00am – 10:30am.
$10.00 per class

Regardless, remember – it doesn’t matter what you’ve been through, it doesn’t matter what you think .. . .
It doesn’t matter what your sexual orientation, financial status, age, weight, creed, or location is ..
It only matters what you do .. . See what you can do today to make a better world – assist Joe Lewis – a practice of community service – karma yoga.

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