The deeper I dive into the teachings of The Yoga Code, the more I see the powerful message of the 10 Sacred Principles in everything around me.

I’m especially noticing it in music lyrics.

With my iPod on shuffle yesterday as I was running through nature, this particular Jack Johnson song came on and I was struck with its deeper meaning and how it connected to the ancient teachings of yoga.

The principle of APRARIGRAHA (non-attachment, non-greed) teaches us that we should not be attached to or defined by our possessions as they will ultimately disappear one day and once they’re gone, who will we be?

ASTEYA  (non-stealing) requests that we consider how the during the act of accumulating more and more stuff, we are in essence stealing from others on our planet who are lacking basic needs.  In a world addicted to consuming, we sometimes fail to recognize how we are also stealing from the environment and natural resources.  Every act leaves a footprint on our planet. 

SANTOSHA (contentment) asks us to find joy in the moment regardless of our exterior surroundings.  Buying more “stuff” will never bring more happiness, although it seems our society is in the never ending pursuit of happiness via material things (I still fall into this trap at times).

Below this video you’ll see a place to enter comments.  I would love your thoughts on this post as I plan to create more with the intention of helping you understand the message of The Yoga Code through music.

As you watch this video (which contains the lyrics), notice what comes up for you.
How does it make you feel?  Do you recognize yourself in it or perhaps those around you?

I’ve also posted the lyrics below it.

Jack Johnson – Gone

Well look at all those fancy clothes,
But these could keep us warm just like those.
And what about your soul? Is it cold?
Is it straight from the mold, and ready to be sold?

And cars and phones and diamond rings,
Bling, bling, those are only removable things.
And what about your mind? Does it shine?
Are there things that concern you, more than your time?

Gone, going.
Gone, everything.
Gone, give a damn.
Gone, be the birds, when they don’t wanna sing.
Gone, people, all awkward with their things,
Gone.

Look at you, out to make a deal.
You try to be appealing, but you lose your appeal.
And what about those shoes you’re in today?
They’ll do no good, on the bridges you burnt along the way.

You were willing to sell, anything?
Gone, with your hurt.
Leave your footprints,
And we’ll shame them with our words.
Gone, people, all careless and consumed.

Gone
Gone, going.
Gone, everything.
Gone, give a damn.
Gone, be the birds, when they don’t wanna sing.
Gone, people, all awkward with their things,
Gone.

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