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Friday Photo: The Other View To Achieve Santosha!

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In our earlier post today, we shared a photo of the Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, on the Westside of Los Angeles.  Here is the view from the bench as we sat content and enjoyed all that was around us.

 

In Yoga philosophy, this is known as Santosha and defined as:

Santosha can be a difficult concept to wrap your head around, particularly if your personal story is filled with negative thoughts. The Sanskrit word santosha is divided into two parts: sam, meaning completely or entirely, and tosha, meaning acceptance, satisfaction, and contentment.

 

There is nothing mystical or mysterious about it.  It is being happy in your own skin for no reason at all. We wish you an abundance of Santosha!

 

Happy Friday!

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Comments(18)

Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Thank you for your wishes of an abundance of Santosha.  What a happy state that often is.

Dec 22, 2017 03:54 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Ron and Alexandra, wishing you the same! In our hectic times, it's almost becoming an art form to just sit and enjoy!  

Dec 22, 2017 04:08 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you for reminding all of us, how special it is being happy in our own skin and just let life go on. It's like sitting down in time Alexandra at least that is how I feel...

Dec 22, 2017 04:26 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, I just learned this term from our Yoga teacher this morning.  She was asking me what was making me so happy this morning, and I said nothing, just content with everything.  She told me it was Santosha...I told her about a dear friend of mine who was passing by a Rolls Royce dealership with her husband.  She told him, "Buy me a Rolls Royce, it would make me happy for 20 minutes."  Yes, they could afford the Rolls.  She is a teacher, and was making a point on the purity of happiness coming from within...So I wish tons of those times.  A

Dec 22, 2017 04:40 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ron and Alexandra

What a beautiful setting to sit and contemplate  something I don't do nearly enough of!! Thank you for the wish of abundance of Santosha.

Jeff

Dec 22, 2017 04:43 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do a little yoga, mostly to strengthen my core muscles and back. It is very calming and promotes good breathing.

Dec 22, 2017 06:41 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Ron and Alexandra Seigel - What a gorgeous setting to enjoy.  I love all the color...and I can see how you can reach Santosha!

Dec 22, 2017 06:47 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Thank you Ron and Alexandra Seigel , both for the wish and the lovely photo!

Dec 22, 2017 08:33 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Alexandra I was showing properties in the Palisades & Malibu yesterday , what time were you guys there? Endre

Dec 22, 2017 08:52 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Alexandra and Ron... this photo reminds me of Holland. Thanks for the lovely wishes and right back at you!

Dec 23, 2017 05:00 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning A.

God gave us but one skin.  I have always been comfortable in mine, although it has shown its age lately

Dec 23, 2017 06:08 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I love the word. It sounds like it should too, given the definition. Thanks for the lesson. 

Dec 23, 2017 07:06 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

The roses really set the figure for the gestalt of the surroundings.

Dec 23, 2017 07:41 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

What an amazingly beautiful place!  I don't even know what Santosha is, but from the description, I think I have it, as I feel as if I am completely happy in my own skin!

Dec 23, 2017 07:55 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Alexandra and Ron. Wow, what a place and so interesting the explanation.

Dec 23, 2017 08:23 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Being happy in your own skin for no reason at all is a positive challenge for all of us.

Dec 23, 2017 10:58 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

This is a difficult concept, and tricky to follow in the fast paced world and instant gratification

Dec 23, 2017 03:48 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel ,

I'm with Nina Hollander this photo so reminds me of Holland! I learned a new word from you today! A lovely way to put into words that feeling we have when things are all right in our own world and feeling that peace within ourselves. Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2017 07:24 AM