Radical Optimism

The philosophy of Radical Opitimism deeply resonates in me. The concept of radical optimism looks identical with the concept of Karma Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita. Karma Yoga is a spiritual path of doing actions withiout any expections of outcomes. The input and the output, the action without expectation of a reward is radical optimism-selfless action, a path of selfless service. To me Bearing Witness means serving others with no expectation of a reward for my action, free from attachment to the outcome of my action. It becomes a mantra for radical optimism, a light house that enlightens my path of daily living. Spiritual materialism is very seductive, very tasetive, and possesive. Having deep trust in the spiirual way of living and follwoing the spiritual path faithfully is very helpful to me for avoiding the trap of spiritual materialsm. Practing mindfulness meditation keeps me on the path of Radical Optimism. And it is angoing pilgrimage for me. Namaste. Jagish P Dave

Thank you, Jagdish P Dave. This brings me to think about my teaching practice. When you write about serving others I sense an optimism that your service is helpful. In my teaching practice I am often fearful that I am not doing it right or that I am causing harm even though my intention is to be of service. Next time I am feeling fearful I will draw my attention to being radically optimistic in the present moment and trusting in my spiritual practice to guide me.