discipline is enough? How much is too 

much? His journey ran the gambit, 

going from a life of indulgent luxury to 

the severest fasting and discipline that 

left him faint. Neither end of this spec-

trum works. Moderation, the middle 

way, was his discovery. Legend has it 

that as he was contemplating the way 

of enlightenment he heard someone 

across the riverbank tuning a stringed 

instrument. It occurred to him that if 

the strings are too tight, they break. 

But if they are not tight enough, they 

will not provide music. So it is with 

our dedication to the spiritual way of 

life—in order to be steadfast we must 

cultivate a moderate discipline that is 

intentional but not ego-driven. 

The philosophy and practice of yoga, 

the way of Self-realization, is not a 

one-size-fits-all dogmatic approach to 

spirituality. It requires us to put the 

teachings into practice, to experiment 

for ourselves and discover what works. 

How much is enough? How much is 

too much? Our own innate wisdom is 

the guide. When our lives are in 

balance, peace pervades our hearts, our 

minds and our bodies. No one has to 

tell us how to live; our own soul shines 

the light upon the choices before us. 

With intention, commitment to 

awaken, moderation in our discipline, 

steadfast practice and that necessary 

element of divine grace, our inner light 

shines brighter each day. 

 

Solomon’s Sutras: 

Seven Teachings for  

Cultivating a Wise and  

Understanding Heart

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