Flexible Spirit

As I look outside and see snow flying, I chuckle at the prospect of Spring!  It is such a great time of year to experience: the buds popping, the daffodils creeping, the green returning to our lawns.  The other aspect I love is the fact that we get to see the seeds we have planted: changes that emerge in life and the ultimate plan of God unfolding His will to us.

It is funny that I tend to have these grandiose plans that of course have the check list (Yep, I'm a checker-offer) and a time line (Yep, total strategic planner).  I used to get all crazy, and I mean spider-monkey crazy, when life happened and took me off THE PLAN.  These days, however, it is comforting to see how I have grown in  that I find comfort in being taken off course.  I can now chuckle, sigh, and then create my new check list, leaving my time line up to God.  Following our dreams is a wonderful process; a blooming of our will, our tenacity and our flexibility. 

Yoga has taught me to be flexible in the body for sure, but it has also quieted  (somewhat) my restless spirit.  It has taught me to be flexible in my day and in my life.  Move within the moment rather than trying to push up against it.  Doors close while others open and this is life.   

I am welcoming in spring by connecting deeper to the 2011 Creating Yoga Heaven theme: I am stepping through a new door; a door that chose me long ago. This door allows me to focus on my passions and nurture areas in my life that have been neglected.  Another door leads me to where I believe God wants me so that I can use the talents He gifted to me.  A  third door offers me opportunities to pursue venues that will enrich my career.  Through these doors I will find more family time, a deeper connection with God, my husband, and who I was authentically made to be.  Time is of the essence and it will surely feel fantastic to be able to exhale and enjoy each moment that I am gifted.

I have said final good-byes to 5 people within this last year: 2 friends, 1 grandmother, 1 uncle, and a dear friend's father.  Today (the day I am writing this to you) is number 6 and I say farewell to my uncle in Texas.  Life sure is short.  Be sure to be awake, present, and allow each moment to take your breath away!

Take this spring and reconnect to the things that are most important to you and then adjust your priorities, your lifestyle, and let go of anything that takes you in the wrong direction.

Namaste,

Trish