So, you might be wondering why I would entitle my blog as Bhakti PT, what bhakti is, and why I chose a theme with a picture of a mountain range. Or maybe you are not wondering that at all 😉 In short, I practice a type of yoga which is called bhakti and in basic terminology, it is the yoga of Divine love and devotion. Bhakti Yoga is at the heart and center of everything I do and am. It is one of those things that I cannot part with and would be lost without. It is also one of the reasons why I am pursuing a career in Physical Therapy. I desire to imbibe many of the qualities and characteristics found in bhakti and utilize them in treating my future patients.

For a more esoteric answer, through the practice of pure Bhakti, one can attain self-realization and in this way, also attain the science of religion which is God-realization. One of the first lessons learned is that we are not our bodies, we are a soul, but I will not go further than this in this post 🙂

As for the mountain picture, this signifies several things for me. First off, I love mountains. Seems like enough of a reason, right? Another reason I chose this theme is the symbolic nature of the mountain. The mountain represents several concepts, such as clarity, higher consciousness, spirituality, challenges, femininity, conquering [obstacles], power, knowledge, strength, etc., all which resonate with me and may do so for you too. For me in my current situation, which is heading toward PT school, the mountain symbolizes a challenge in the beginning stages that will lead to clarity, strength, and knowledge by the time I reach the top. At least, this is my aspiration. Looking up at the mountain, it appears daunting, even seemingly impossible, however, with patience and perseverance, one can slowly make his/her way to the top. I feel that beginning the climb toward any goal is/will be the most difficult part, but the journey begins with the first step.

Thanks for reading 🙂