Health Quote by Judith Hanson Lasater
![“How do you honor the spirit of karma yoga and also honor your own needs? ... [Y]ou can come to karma yoga by determining what is possible for you right here and right now. You can assess your physical health, energy level, and abilities. You can say no if that is more truthful than a resentful…” quote by Judith Hanson Lasater](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac0/judith-hanson-lasater-12396_health_how-do-you-honor-the-spirit-of-karma-yog_1118120.jpg)
““How do you honor the spirit of karma yoga and also honor your own needs? ... [Y]ou can come to karma yoga by determining what is possible for you right here and right now. You can assess your physical health, energy level, and abilities. You can say no if that is more truthful than a resentful yes. You can notice when you get internal messages that you are helping in order to gain power, or recognition, or love. ... When you serve yourself, you make it possible to serve others. And when you serve others, you acknowledge your interdependence with all of life. ... What kind of servant are you: resentful and manipulative, or joyful and inspiring?””
About This Quote
Source Book: Yoga Body, Mind and Spirit by Judith Hanson Lasater, 1995
Karma yoga requires balancing self‑care with selfless service, recognizing limits, and acting from genuine compassion rather than hidden motives.
In simple terms: Balance self‑care and service with honesty.
Key Takeaway
Serve wisely, honor your needs.
Themes
self‑care
service
authenticity
interdependence
Mood
reflective
compassionate
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- personal health assessment
- setting limits
- volunteering
- teamwork
- teaching
Key Concepts
karma yoga
mindfulness
boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate genuine service from self‑serving motives?
- What signs tell you a “yes” is resentful?
A Different Perspective
May lead to over‑prioritizing others if boundaries are unclear.
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