Well, fall is coming…..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 and also seems to be a daily mantra!
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 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 the world today, 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, the way 'normal' was, etc), or it
can feel like a pure adrenaline rush knowing 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
'de-clutter' 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 whether this requires a car drive or a short walk from your home office to your door for a studio session or to your mat for a virtual session. 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 this 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. Your mat as well as our studio's virtual options are available to you throughout your entire day....especially those of you who have access to the On Demand Video Library! 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 and Upward!!
Trish
Inspirational!
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