{"id":1927,"date":"2023-12-31T15:55:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T14:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christelwellness.com\/?p=1927"},"modified":"2023-12-31T16:20:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T15:20:53","slug":"the-sacred-resolution-sankalpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christelwellness.com\/en_gb\/2023\/12\/31\/the-sacred-resolution-sankalpa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sacred Resolution: Sankalpa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">New Year is the time of year when many of us feel compelled to strengthen our resolve \u2013 often with the practice of setting new years\u2019 resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">The word \u2018resolution\u2019 comes from the Latin&nbsp;<em>resolv\u014d<\/em>&nbsp;(to loosen, thaw, melt again), in English vernacular \u201cresolution\u201d is used to describe such terms such as: new years\u2019 resolutions, conflict resolution, legislative resolutions etc\u2026. Resolutions often reflect an individual\u2019s aspirations and priorities: whether it\u2019s improving physical health, cultivating mindfulness, or enhancing relationships, resolutions tend to be aligned with personal values and their external expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">In Vedic philosophy this concept speaks to our inherent wilful nature, developing determination known as \u201csankalpa\u201d The word&nbsp;<strong><em>sankalpa<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>is derived from the root&nbsp;<strong><em>kalpa<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;meaning&nbsp;<em>\u201cto bring about\/determination\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>with the prefix&nbsp;<strong><em>san<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;which means&nbsp;<em>\u201dto become whole with\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;it refers to a sacred resolve or intention that serves as the compass directing the course of our actions and thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Sa\u1e45kalpa is tied to the yogi\u2019s spiritual aspirations. It is also a conscious commitment, but the main difference from a resolution is that a sankalpa starts from the radical premise that&nbsp;<em>you already are<\/em>&nbsp;who you need to be to be happy or to reach your dharma. Determination does not take root suddenly; it is the revelation of a deep-rooted desire to achieve alignment with our cosmic Self, the&nbsp;<em>\u0100tman<\/em>. Much like a seed carrying the potential of a mighty tree, our sankalpa has the capacity to germinate and reveal our greatest purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">The current scale of conflict in the world magnifies the impetus for our rooted determination. Suffering has always existed and Mother Earth, with her inhabitants of all species, colours and faiths are struggling with conflicts of life and death and all the seasons in between as she always has. However, humans create rules, religions, laws, resolutions etc. to control and protect what is ours \u2013 moving us further away from our dharma. Master Patanjali describes these obstacles to our Self-realization as 5 kleshas:&nbsp;<em>\u00e1vidy\u0101<\/em>&nbsp;(misknowing),&nbsp;<em>asmit\u0101<\/em>&nbsp;(ego),&nbsp;<em>r\u0101ga<\/em>&nbsp;(passion),&nbsp;<em>dve\u1e63a<\/em>&nbsp;(aversion), &amp;&nbsp;<em>abhinive\u015b\u0101\u1e25<\/em>&nbsp;(fear of death). These obstacles are the root of our internal conflicts preventing us from knowing our purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">Sankalpa is not confined to the serene setting of a yoga studio or the beginning of a calendar year. It is forged amongst life\u2019s challenges, conflicting duties and moral dilemmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">What principles do we hold dear? What higher purpose guides our actions in the face of life\u2019s challenges? &nbsp;The power of sankalpa is a force that propels our actions. In this realm, sankalpa is not merely a resolution to do or not do a certain thing, it is a deep, unwavering commitment that emerges as our most innate will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Like the asana practice, life\u2019s dance is full of dualities, joy and sorrow, success and failure, conflict and resolution. Developing sankalpa invites us to move gracefully through these dualities without being ensnared by attachment or aversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">The yogi learns to move through life\u2019s challenges with resilience, wisdom and an open heart. This becomes the thread that connects the beads of breath, movement, and awareness, creating a mala of mindfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\">Sankalpa is not an idea but a living, breathing force that propels us forward on the path of enlightenment. With each breath, we can renew our commitment to be present and awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\">So, what are your resolutions for 2024?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\">I am listing mine here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice more physical activities like walking and cycling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meditate more often<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make time to engage in creative activities (such as dot painting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look after myself and my partner Mark more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\">Happy New Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\">Namaste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\">Christel \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Year is the time of year when many of us feel compelled to strengthen our resolve \u2013 often with the practice of setting new years\u2019 resolutions. The word \u2018resolution\u2019 comes from the Latin&nbsp;resolv\u014d&nbsp;(to loosen, thaw, melt again), in English vernacular \u201cresolution\u201d is used to describe such terms such as: new years\u2019 resolutions, conflict resolution, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"The Sacred Resolution: Sankalpa","_seopress_titles_desc":"Sankalpa is a living, breathing force that propels us forward on the path of enlightenment. 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