CHANGE IS THE ESSENCE OF LIFE

Well, fall is under way…..the change into deep fall and winter seasons approach…….the change into the ‘school schedule’…….’change’ is just plain in the air literally and figuratively!

Change is constant. It is the one thing consistent in all of science. Energy, matter… it’s always changing, merging, morphing, growing, dying. It is the way we try to NOT to change or believing that people don’t change that is unnatural. We need to experience and enjoy the constant changes that ARE life in others and more importantly within ourselves whether that  be coming back to your yoga practice or starting from scratch.

The way we experience change is up to us. It can feel like death as you cling to the past (past events, people, past perceptions, etc), or it can feel like pure adrenaline rush knowing that at any moment we can have another chance at life. At any moment, we can be born all over again with God’s help. You have the power to embrace change and let go of fear because letting go, opens the doors to new possibilities.  When we let go of how things have always been or how we perceive our reality to be, we can move into a new space. A space that is more grateful, more  willing to be engaged, more able to SEE things which call us to ACT. It is a space that can provide more ease in our bodies, our minds, and our hearts.  Ultimately it is a space that can be life changing and effect EVERYONE we come into contact with.

Bob Marley’s Redemption Song says it all, “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. No one but ourselves can free our minds.” The things in our lives we perceive to be obstacles have been placed there by us and only we have the power to remove or overcome them. I strongly believe yoga helps to 'declutter' our minds as it is SO easy to stay wrapped up in our everyday dramas. Getting out of your head and into your body—FEELING versus thinking—just once a day works wonders for all parts of your being; physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. Maybe this is something you can think about when contemplating whether you should practice yoga again, or invite more of it into your life, or leave for class once you’re home from work. Emancipate yourself from the "I can’t”, “It’s too late”, “I’m tired” or “I’m not used to it”… because on the other  side of the jailhouse of your thinking is your ticket to freedom knowing you can, you’re adaptable, and brilliantly able to do more than you ever thought possible. As Charles Darwin said “it is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change”.

The best part of having this brilliant tool of yoga is that you don’t need fancy equipment and it is available to you at any time and in any place throughout your day. All you need is your undivided attention, some time (even if it is only 5 minutes), your breath, and your body. Don’t have the patience? Just refer back to Bob Marley’s quote!! LOL!

Being in your yoga space allows you to tune in to tune out, to be ENGAGED not only with yourself and others, but with GOD.  One simple change in your mindset can create a catalyst for meeting and exceeding any goal or dream you can imagine.  Remember, God’s plan for us is more than we could ever imagine and might just take us to the most unexpected places!

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you perceive it. If you can’t change the way you perceive it, practice yoga and see what happens……

Onward!
Trish