Yoga is really about the mind. Where the mind goes the body follows. It's about being open minded, discipline in practice and showing up everyday for the journey. Everyday is a recommitment to find balance and freedom. I struggle to find the time and motivation. Which is funny to me because I enjoy the practice of Yoga so very much.
It brings me joy when I can do the Crow pose or bind my hands in a twist. It brings me joy to find balance in my body and mind. So why do I struggle? I think it's the being present part. It's hard to not think about the groceries or the housework or how tired I am.
I have met the most wonderful women in this journey. I have challenged myself and found encouragement and support from my fellow Yogi's. I am having a blast! So, my next post I am going to demonstrate some of my new moves. I have to do an hour teaching video for my mid-term. When I complete that I will post that as well.
I feel so wonderful when I am teaching and can bring others to the joy of Yoga. I feel so grateful that I have the opportunity to teach my friends at Northwoods. It helps me so much with what I am learning.
I hope that when I have finished my final days at Northwoods I can dedicate more time to my practice. I am very excited about the future. Whatever that brings!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
An observation about The Bhagavad Gita, Bible and other Holy books
Though out my life I have been interested in religion. Who's right? Who's going to heaven? Is there a heaven? How did we end up with so many different view points? I have read a lot of the Bible and studied ancient religions in college. I have read many books and articles on all sorts of different view points.
Here is my personal observation. They all say the same thing, basically. Do the right thing by your fellow human beings, act in a selfless manner, feed the hungry, feed your soul and be good to your mother. If everyone cared less about what book others were reading and really practiced the true nature of any of these books, including tolerance and non-judgement of others, we would have more love and less war.
I don't care what you call your higher spirit. I care that you follow the teaching of that book and be kind to others. Hatred is created through ignorance so open your minds and some books. Get educated, smile at your neighbor, feed someone hungry and spend 10 minutes thanking your parents (or whomever gave you guidance, love and compassion) for the love and support you received growing up.
Take some accountability for your own actions and forgive someone today. You'll feel better, they will feel better and maybe, just maybe, one less person will do harm to someone else today.
Love and Peace My Friends!
Here is my personal observation. They all say the same thing, basically. Do the right thing by your fellow human beings, act in a selfless manner, feed the hungry, feed your soul and be good to your mother. If everyone cared less about what book others were reading and really practiced the true nature of any of these books, including tolerance and non-judgement of others, we would have more love and less war.
I don't care what you call your higher spirit. I care that you follow the teaching of that book and be kind to others. Hatred is created through ignorance so open your minds and some books. Get educated, smile at your neighbor, feed someone hungry and spend 10 minutes thanking your parents (or whomever gave you guidance, love and compassion) for the love and support you received growing up.
Take some accountability for your own actions and forgive someone today. You'll feel better, they will feel better and maybe, just maybe, one less person will do harm to someone else today.
Love and Peace My Friends!
5 Generations of my family, from 84 to 1
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