Stillness in Action: A Gita Reflection for May

As the world around us begins to bloom again, May invites us to do the same. Nature’s growth is steady and unhurried — movement rooted in stillness. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna speaks of this inner stillness as the foundation of true action:

“Be steadfast in yoga, O Arjuna. Perform your duty and abandon all attachment to success or failure. Such evenness of mind is called yoga.” (BG 2.48)

This verse reminds us that true yoga isn’t about escaping the world but engaging with it from a place of clarity and balance. In this season of renewal, we are invited to act — not with urgency, but with presence. Just like nature, we don’t need to force growth. It comes naturally when we’re grounded.

Embracing Equanimity

One of the central teachings in the Bhagavad Gita is equanimity — the ability to maintain inner peace regardless of external circumstances. Krishna encourages us to perform our duties without being attached to outcomes, whether success or failure. This doesn't mean we stop caring, but rather that we release the need to control everything. In the face of challenges, equanimity gives us the strength to remain balanced, offering us clarity in moments of chaos.

It’s in this space of calmness that we can act with wisdom, not reaction.

A Simple Daily Practice

Start each morning with five deep, calming breaths. Take a moment to feel your body and observe your thoughts. From this place of stillness, set a simple intention for the day: ‘Let me act with steadiness, not effort.’

This is yoga in daily life — finding stillness in our actions and allowing growth to unfold naturally.

Let May be a reminder: We don’t need to figure it all out. Stillness allows life to move through us in ways the mind can’t predict. Just notice what arises. Stay open. That’s enough.