The word “yoga” shares the same root as “yoke,” symbolizing union and connection. Jesus’ saying, “My yoke is easy,” can be interpreted as “My yoga is easy,” emphasizing a state of union rather than alienation, a concept familiar in both psychological and Buddhist contexts. Many people feel a sense of separateness, focusing only on their own boundaries and failing to see the inherent connection between the inside and the outside. This lack of awareness creates anxiety about the end of the self, despite the fact that change and dissolution are necessary for a dynamic and interesting universe. Alan Watts explains
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