The Difference You Make

Every single one of us makes a difference every day – it is up to us as to the kind of difference we make.
Jane Goodall

This week we honor of the passing of the great environmentalist, ethologist and humanitarian, Jane Goodall. Making a difference was her life's work. This quote came from her obituary on her website, JaneGoodall.org  
Through her work she came to understand how, as humans, we are deeply interconnected with nature, we are not separate. All of our actions affect the world, whether we are aware of it or not. This awareness she speaks of is in alignment with the teachings of Yoga. We are One with all of life. The spiritual teachers tell us that we can choose how we are in the world. Even the little things we do, affect this manifest world, the physical environment and all beings in small ways and profound ways. We each bring our unique gifts. Our meditation practice teaches us to slow down, observe ourselves, listen to our inner wisdom and act in a way that benefits all.